Vibration problem (2004 Tundra DC) - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

tundravibration · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 12:23 PM

I have a 2004 d. c. tundra and when I am driving between 45 to 55 mph I get a vibration that drives me crazy. This started when I had about 4000 miles on the truck.I brought this to my dealer attention a couple of times, they say that they can't feel it, but everyone else who has driven it can. This vibration is slight, tires have been rebalanced twice and rotated timely can somone help me out?

RobertT3 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 02:05 PM

when I bought my truck it came with the 17 alloy wheels and it drove so smooth that I could fall asleep sometimes on the road trips...after I've put the 20s on my truck in the beginning of last year I get slight vibrations but only at certain speeds like 40 - 45 mph...it don't bother me though..but when cruisin it gets really smooth..what size of wheels and tires does your truck have on??

tundravibration · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 03:05 PM

Robert, everything is stock I've made no changes. I ruled out tire wear because it did start at 4000 miles.

wylcat · #4 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 04:00 PM

chances are it is still a tire balance issue. most of the time when a vibration is only occuring at a specific speed it is tire related. however there have been a few cases in earlier tundras that had vibration issues stemming from axle bearings, brake drums, brake rotors, driveshafts, and CV axles. The new tacomas have also had some issues with the front skidplate causing some vibrations aswell. I would take the service writer out for a drive and with you driving, demonstrate the conditions to him. It also helps sometimes to narrow the conditions down for them, things like speed and terrain are only part of it, things like where do you feel the vibration or is it more distinct when acellerating or decellerating. any added info you can provide them will help them locate the problem.

hope this helps
Lonnie

cubic22 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 11:05 PM

Can you describe the vibration a little more? Clanking, metal, non-metal? Location? Severity, does it get louder/quieter with road conditions?

tundravibration · #6 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cubic22

Can you describe the vibration a little more. Clanking, metal, non-metal? Location? Severity, does it get louder quiter with road conditions?

Road conditions don't seem to matter,it seems like a harmonic vibration that is felt mostly through the steering wheel and it is not loud at all.

BlueRanger · #7 (**permalink**) 03-14-2005, 12:55 PM

I think I have the same issue as you, it vibrates, goes away for a second, then back again, repeat repeat. Ive only had this on a specific stretch of road, but my tires havent been balanced (5000 since i bought the truck) and I just put on UCAs so im sure my alaingments a little off (noticed it before though). Its definitely coing from the front end, and I tend to feel it more through the gas pedal than the steering wheel. Thoughts?

BobJ · #8 (**permalink**) 07-07-2005, 04:21 PM

2003 V84WD SR5- Vibration between 20-30 Mph, accelerating or decelerating, from the day of purchase. I was told it was "normal". Being new to 4WD, I assumed it might be "normal".
After 24K, I was told it was a tire causing the problem. Well now at 47K, I still have the vibration which has worsened. Now it not only vibrates, stearing wheel and "rumble", on acceleration between 20-30 miles it now vibrates from 20-30 miles down to a stop.
I purchased new tires from the Dealer, had the best price. Well as you may have guessed, the vibration/rumble is still there. When I returned the truck to the dealer I was told, again, for the 100th time that it was a "normal characteristic of the Tundra". Supposedly, they confirmed this with the Toyota factory rep.

I had an opportunity to go into the mountains this last weekend. Now I not only have the usual vibration/rumble, it now does it when applying the brakes on downhill. The vin is not one needing the "brake" fix.

The truck is now at the dealers so they can "check it out". The service writer thinks I may have a "warped" rotor. I told him that was funny as I didn't have one before the new tires. I have already contacted the dealers cust serv rep. and if they don't do anything about the vibration, I am going to call Toyotas 800 number,for what good that will do. The problem is getting worse as the miles count up which tells me there is somethng going to fail, after the warranty is gone of course.
Sorry for the long post
Bob

rangechicken · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2009, 01:10 AM

I know there have been a lot of posts regarding the vibration issue with Tundras - so I thought i'd relate my personal experience:
I purchased a used 2004 Tundra Xcab two years ago. It came with brand new 'Big O' LT truck tires. It had the dreaded vibration issue at speeds over 62mph. After a few months, I took it to Big O to have the tires rotated and re-balanced. They told me I had a bent rim. Replaced it. The vibration worsened over the next few weeks. I did my research and read all the horror stories on these forums - drive shaft alignment issues, differentials, brakes. As a last-ditch effort before taking drastic measures (taking it to the dealer), I took my Tundra into a local alignment shop and they SPIN BALANCED the tires on the truck. (most tire stores don't do this). PROBLEM SOLVED - AND the best $40 I've ever spent! I had assumed that the tire dealer (Big O) had properly balanced the tires. Not the case. In fact, the alignment shop said ALL FOUR tires were way out of balance!! I'm beginning to think that Big O didn't bother to balance the tires at all and just slapped them on. Anyway, moral is: If you're experiencing the vibration problem, have your tires SPIN BALANCED on the vehicle first. At least you'll be able to eliminate that factor right from the start - and I'm betting your problem with also be solved!