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The Infamous Wobble or Vibration in Front End @ 60 mph

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by SoundSpot71, Jul 2, 2021.

  1. Jul 2, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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    SoundSpot71

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    I guess I will go ahead and ask this question again. Everyone seems to have this issue with some saying different things about the repair for it, Tire Balancing, Front Hub Bearings, Front Struts and even the Torque Converter in the tranny.

    When I got this truck (2007 Double Cab 2WD 5.7L w/ 80K on the odometer) a couple of weeks ago it had mismatched tires on it so I dropped a set of Michelin Defenders on it but still have this wobble at 60. I only feel it in the steering wheel. Balance was double checked, so I don't think that's the issue as it did the exact same thing with the first set of tires.

    I have just seen this problem/question many times on here but no real fix. What gives?
     
  2. Jul 2, 2021 at 7:57 AM
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    I had that shimmy on my 07. I had the front end aligned, didn't go away. Then had it aligned by a quality front end alignment guy and it has never come back. Both times it was done at the dealer. Those "slap-on" type alignment checks that shops use are not very accurate.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    Bent wheel, worn steering rack, wheel bearings. Unfortunately, you just have to take one step at a time, starting with the cheapest and easiest fixes first. Mine turned out to be a bent rim and a very slightly warped rotor.
     
  4. Sep 17, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    Since this original post, I opted to put Monroe Quik-Struts on the front and Unity shocks on the rear for $300 from CariD and this thing rides like a champ now. I have been working on vehicles for the better part of 35 years and I have never seen a vehicle drive the way this one did that actually needed struts and shocks.
     
  5. Sep 17, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    Blue Thunder

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    Thanks for reporting on your fix. Hopefully it will help someone in the future.
     
  6. Sep 25, 2021 at 9:35 PM
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    man I was about to grab another beer an do a write up but saw you figure it out. :burp: glad you got it figure out.
    but a question of my own did your old struts and shocks have bad bushings , blown seals , worn front springs no longer holding spring rate or bad isolators? and did It show any of bouncy symptoms when doing a static bounce test?
     
  7. Sep 26, 2021 at 1:45 AM
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    One easy “fix” a guy or gal can try is torquing the lug nuts to the exact ft-lb spec. We have hub centric wheels, and if the tire shop zips the lug nuts on with an air gun and calls it good you could have ever so slightly off kilter wheel to hub alignment. I had this issue with my last two sets of tires, and had the balance checked repeatedly with no improvement and alignment was always in spec.

    I had small shop do my latest set (albeit a different brand of tire) and asked them to use a torque wrench and torque to the spec in the owners manual. They obliged me, and the truck rides dead smooth without even a hint of wobble. Go figure. Maybe it was correct installation, maybe they did a much better job of balancing the tires? Either way wobble is gone.
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2021 at 4:37 PM
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    Aftermarket head unit with tailgaters aftermarket camera. Mostly stick with 20” BBS wheels (up for sale with new Falken tires)
    What are those torque specs?
     
  9. Oct 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    It’s in the owners manual. If memory serves aluminum alloy wheels are 97lb-ft on the lug nuts.
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2021 at 5:54 PM
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    Aftermarket head unit with tailgaters aftermarket camera. Mostly stick with 20” BBS wheels (up for sale with new Falken tires)
    Thanks. Just picked up a 2011, without a manual.
     
  11. Oct 6, 2021 at 10:04 PM
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    Air pressure solved mine 32 psi was the sweet spot
     
  13. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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    "knock on wood"...... '07 with 72,500 mi, new Bridgestone, P275 / 65R x18 Dueler H/T 685's, factory wheels, factory suspension, zero vibration, drives and rides as smoooooth..... as day one.
    In fact, this truck has NEVER had a problem or symptom, of any issue, ever discussed, or described on this forum. Yep - "knock on wood" :)
     
  14. Oct 7, 2021 at 6:18 AM
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    We're all very happy for you... Now stop playing with your wood
     
  15. Oct 22, 2021 at 8:14 AM
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    Isn’t that woodie????
     
  16. Oct 31, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    I have this issue, too. Figured I was alone as I've never had a vehicle with this kind of bad vibration before. Bought the truck back in June and noticed on the drive home the day I bought it that it had bad vibration at around 60 mph and also has warped rotors, which cause a second bad vibration at slower speeds when I'm braking. Funny thing is pads were at 70%+ when I had this all checked out a month after I bought it, you'd think the rotors would have been machined when the pads were replaced. I'll need to have those machined eventually but that's a separate issue. The wheels are after-market and the tires are BFG AT/TAs. It appears from the service records that the PO had the issue and had the dealer try and rebalance to no avail and they recommended changing the tires. He did but that did not solve the issue. Suspension is Bilstein and the truck has low miles (23K when I bought it). My first guess was a bad wheel, out of round but like someone else mentioned, I don't just want to throw a bunch of money at the problem and see what sticks. A set of OE wheels will be $1500 easily. Might try a road force balance to figure this out.
     
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    I have this vibration and now howling bearing in right front wheel hub at 75-90 mph. I'll post whether new hubs fix both.
     
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  18. Oct 23, 2023 at 4:50 PM
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    Just curious if the hub replacement solved your wobble issue. I'm getting the same thing at 55-65 mph. Currently sitting at 85k miles.
     
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    I have the same issue with my Nitto Grappler tires and fuel wheels. It was this way when I bought it used. Was hoping to come here for a potential solution without wasting money.
     
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  21. Aug 13, 2024 at 6:13 AM
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    This sounds like my exact problem I’m having with my 06, even felt the slight wobble when I was driving it home too. I do need to replace the rotors, some front end suspension parts and possibly shocks. I really hope changing these parts solves this issue. Not to mention I already got my tires rotated and balanced
     
  22. Apr 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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    I've got it too. Lol 2012 tundra, 5.7, ext cab 4wd. 35/12.50 20. MT's. Diff drop. Freedom off road upper ca'a for 0 to 4in lift
    Just had driveshaft rebuilt and then balanced. Have an aftermarket shaft that I tried and it does the same thing. New bearings,seals and shaft axles in rear end. New extended CV axles up front. Brakes good, rebalanced tires, changed all fluids_ differentials, and tranny. Tranny was bad. On 2nd drain and fill. It seems to happen and more prevalent in higher gears, like 5/6th. Almost like a motor mount issue. 2in block in rear, 3.5 rough country struts up front. It's stiff I know. Just removed away bar today and the front rides so much better. It hit little bumps hard but was great on dips. Read on another forum/post hear about the bar. It lets the front work independent so shocks are felt across the whole front end by hitting a hole or whatever on just one side. Got a new tire in yesterday that will have put on Monday. One of my tires is chopped up from it digging into rear of front fender well. Previous owner cut out wells some and there was some sharp steel sticking out. I'm thinking transmission issue. I'll update with any new finding.
    Just went through 2yrs on no 4wd. I adjusted actuator motors quite a few and couldn't get it to engage. Welp, finally got the 4hi gear in right position and bam! Working now. (Sorry for long post lol).

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  23. Apr 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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    Mine got better on my 2012 with poly steering rack bushings and P rated tires. Never fully eliminated.
     
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  24. Apr 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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    Hmm ok. I've had my lower ball joints, upper came with control arms,tie rods end and new steering rack and pump. Next is definitely new leaf springs. Mine are shot.
     
  25. Apr 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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    I have the same issue on my 2007 2WD TSS Sport. I have a set of different wheels in my garage that I need to get around to. I feel like I've had my vibration issue ever since I went from my Chrome-flaking 2007 TSS wheels to a set of 2014 Platinum wheels.

    I've also replaced pads/rotors and replaced rear shocks. Its smooth until 62mph then the steering wheel shakes and you can see the seats vibrating in the truck at highway speeds. Feels like the whole truck is just shaking at 70mph.
     

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