My car still shakes at 65-75 MPH after.....
or u can make one like i did in this link....
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...djustment.html
yeah....it really is just a bolt with a nut. i made one a long time ago
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...djustment.html
there is a locking nut. although i couldn't EVER get it loose, i didnt like the idea of taking a hammer and hammering a flat head to loosen it but maybe i'll try it again. oh FYI u dont have to completely remove this locking nut just loosen it AND before you start turning the other nut make sure you mark where you started with a sharpie so you can easily go back to the beginning if you need
tried with this wrench we sell at work BUT still couldnt get the locking nut off.
u can see the locking nut better in this pic, its on the outside of where the bolt we made goes!
or you can see a cleaned off version of the locking nut in post #17 in this post
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...s-fixed-2.html
i made the mechanic special tool.....
took a bolt that fit inside the steering tensioner, put it on a OLD socket extension and welded it on, then sanded the weld down so its outta the way
the backside of the bolt that fits into the steering tensioner
the front side where you can use a socket wrench
the whole assy
loose in the steering tensioner this IS NOT PUSHED ALL THE WAY IN FOR THE PICS
CLOSE UP different angle
i stole the above post from the original topic. post # 196
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-fixed-14.html
seems you changed your mind bout it being a "band-aid" hehehe. i need to go ahead and re-try this as that stupid shake is annoying me more and more
tried with this wrench we sell at work BUT still couldnt get the locking nut off.
u can see the locking nut better in this pic, its on the outside of where the bolt we made goes!
or you can see a cleaned off version of the locking nut in post #17 in this post
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...s-fixed-2.html
i made the mechanic special tool.....
took a bolt that fit inside the steering tensioner, put it on a OLD socket extension and welded it on, then sanded the weld down so its outta the way
the backside of the bolt that fits into the steering tensioner
the front side where you can use a socket wrench
the whole assy
loose in the steering tensioner this IS NOT PUSHED ALL THE WAY IN FOR THE PICS
CLOSE UP different angle
i stole the above post from the original topic. post # 196
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-fixed-14.html
seems you changed your mind bout it being a "band-aid" hehehe. i need to go ahead and re-try this as that stupid shake is annoying me more and more
yeah....it really is just a bolt with a nut. i made one a long time ago
Problem solved... tired balance fix the vibration
Flipped 2 front tires
NEW PROBLEM...
Couldnt get the rear tires off cuz its too stretched, dam it
also couldnt get my car on the alignment rack... dam it again....
tomorrows mission - going to leswab for alignment
Flipped 2 front tires
NEW PROBLEM...
Couldnt get the rear tires off cuz its too stretched, dam it
also couldnt get my car on the alignment rack... dam it again....
tomorrows mission - going to leswab for alignment
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,147
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From: Minnesota
GS300ToM - When I worked at Toyota, I had to road force my wheels about every 5k miles. I balanced and rotated pretty much every time I took the tires off. For the first 1-2k miles, it drives awesome... But after a while you will start to notice it will start to slightly come back. Let us know, keep us updated.
GS300ToM - When I worked at Toyota, I had to road force my wheels about every 5k miles. I balanced and rotated pretty much every time I took the tires off. For the first 1-2k miles, it drives awesome... But after a while you will start to notice it will start to slightly come back. Let us know, keep us updated.
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,537
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From: GA
Definitely recommend the Road Force Balancing!!! When I bought Dave's car, it shook above 60mph and I got the Road force balancing (vs counter-balancing as was done before I bought the car) and now, she's right as rain.
Also, as mentioned before, hub rings are a must!!
Also, as mentioned before, hub rings are a must!!
Hello guys, I was told my the dealer that the later model for GS300/400 '98, they change the steering rack guide from a roller type to a seat type and the steering rack mounting bushings have been modified, they don't recommend to tight the rack tensioner because of the metal plate will rub against each other, and it will cost wear and tear and even producing more damaging to the parts. They recommend to change the Steering Rack Guide and Bushings, and not just a bushing alone. I hope this will help. If anyone would like to tackle this, I posted the required parts and tools for changing the Steering Rack Guide under GS300/400 Steering Flutter Field Fix Procedure.
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 282
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From: Sydney, Australia
Have you changed your ball joints?
For me the shake i use to have is totally gone, i had a bad shake at the 100Km/hr(55-65miles/hr) and got hub centric rings which got rid of 80% but it wasn't until i changed my Ball joints that i eliminated the problem. Mind you new ball joints without hub rings made the shake even worst lol so try the rings first.
For me the shake i use to have is totally gone, i had a bad shake at the 100Km/hr(55-65miles/hr) and got hub centric rings which got rid of 80% but it wasn't until i changed my Ball joints that i eliminated the problem. Mind you new ball joints without hub rings made the shake even worst lol so try the rings first.
Driver
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 119
Likes: 1
From: al
If you still have the same tires you had before replacing bushings, you could have uneven wear or flatspots on the tires because of previous worn suspension parts. If you get a roadforce balance make sure they show you the runout numbers. That will pretty much determine whether or not you have flatspots.