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Vibration in steering wheel

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Abdul98, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Nov 2, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    Hello everyone, I'm having a slight vibration in my steering wheel at speeds above 50 MPH. I have a 1.75in spacer in the front installed by 4 wheel parts, I've gotten an alignment done, the wheels have been balanced and inflated properly, everything checks out. I also have 1.25in wheel spacers by spidertrax. The vibration started before I installed the wheel spacers, so I've ruled that out. Everything that's been touched by 4WP has been retorqued. I'm taking the truck on a long trip soon and want everything to check out. If anyone is in the same boat and has found a solution please help. Thank you!
     
  2. Nov 2, 2020 at 7:46 PM
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    When you say vibration what exactly are you feeling? Does the wheel move side to a side a bit? Can you post a picture of your alignment specs? My first thought would be caster.
     
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    Are the 1.75” spacers hub centric? If not there’s your problem. I bought the wrong ones for mine and it had vibes bad till I got hub centric spacers.
     
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    The spidertrax are hub centric.
     
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    They are hub centric
     
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    When I’m driving over 50mph the wheel feels shaky in my hand, especially driving straight, it’s not noticeable to the eye but it’s very slightly shaking while my hand is on it. I unfortunately don’t have the alignment sheet.
     
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    No, the exhaust will not be causing the vibration. It seems that if you didn’t have the vibration before the suspension spacers, then the spacers are the cause. I would suggest removing the spacers. Leave it stock height until you can swing a good suspension lift. You’ll be much more happy with the ride anyway.
     
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    Spacers can give you a harsher ride, maybe contribute to the vibration you're feeling. Or maybe it's the exhaust. Idk. But if you didn't feel the vibration before the suspension spacers that would be my bet.
     
  11. Nov 2, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    I appreciate everyone’s help!
     
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    Sounded like he has two different brands in his post. 1.75 and then spidetrax 1.25s. But now I realize he is taking about a spacer lift lol.Rack issues possibly? Maybe have the tires re balanced.alignment. Lots of little factors that can be the culprit. I’d take the spacers off.
     

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