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Just thought I would let everyone know the status of BigRed’s front end vibration if anyone else experiences the same.
Guys at the service desk were a little hesitant at first, blaming tires, balance etc. but they came through after a cold test drive. It is the front end drivers side diff. needle bearing. Apparently Toyota has a TSB on the issue.
Going in for the warranty repair next week.
Thanks Kev.
Had the truck in to Toyota on Thursday. They said they needed to do a “Cold Soak” Overnight in the cold. Going to arrange something when it gets colder.
Posts on other blogs indicates this to be a general problem (vibration due to drivers side diff. needle bearing play) but not catastrophic. Apparently East Coast Gear Supply has a fix.
Charlie
Finn:
Two people “the better half and I”.
Thanks Krezz, I am booked into the shop this afternoon. Will drop by and see you if your in.
Thanks for the welcome.
Steering does not seem to matter. Will make sure dealer gets it logged in our file and will let know what they have to say.
Guys:
Great shots of your adventures. Our plan is to do some of the same. We are Eileen&Charlie. Picked up BigRed (2017 4Runner Trail) from Krezz mid last year and trying to enjoy every minute in preparation for our retirement.
Thought you may be able to help us with an issue given your technical abilities (mechanical wise).
Late last year when winter began, we noticed a growl/rumble coming from the drivers side front end. The sound was in sync with a vibration that we could feel in the steering wheel. Seemed to start with the cold weather and definitely gets worst when colder. It gets less noticeable as the truck drives for a while.
Thought it might be the tires, but same thing occurred after swapping stock tires for BFG T/A KO2’s.
Did some research and found similar discussions out there. Symptoms match our situation. Only thing I haven’t check is shifting to 4H to see if it disappears.
See following links.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vibration-in-cold-truck.306551/
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/217741-2016-sr5-4wd-grind-moan-vibration.html
Was wondering if any of you have come across this and is it something I should take seriously. BigRed’s 16K checkup is due shortly and I will bring this up so it is on record at the dealership.
Any advice or insight anyone on the forum could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Eileen&Charlie
