2014 GX feeling bumpy when steering wheel is in lock position
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2014 GX feeling bumpy when steering wheel is in lock position
Hi everybody, I have a 2014 GX 460 without air suspension. what I'm experiencing, is when the steering wheel is steered all the way (left or right), and car is in motion (reverse or forward) I will feel like im goin over a pebble stone road. You can feel it more during morning and cooler days. Otherwise not as much, but it's still there. Thanks for reading guys...
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Have you ever driven an AWD/4WD vehicle before? If not it can feel strange when you have full steering lock. I would describe it more as a jerking motion rather than a pebble road in that case.
Is your diff locked?
Is your diff locked?
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Thanks for the advice guys. I've asked 2 independent mechanics, and they said this is normal on Trucks, he said you'll feel it on a U-turn too, which is true. Also said it has something to do with differential oil still being cold. KevinJLR, I can't locate the steering fluid reservoir if there's one. I'll try to look at it in the morning, since it's dark out and all I have is a flash light. All I can say is the steering experience if not in locked position is flawless and effortless. So I assume if it's low in fluid, it should not feel that smooth and light, like what a Lexus should feel like. Kerplunk38, I dont see it have any differential locks,I idid some research and found out that i has electronic differential locks and yes.. I had a 2010 RX350, and a 2013 BMW X5 35d. I assume this is a different class. The RX and X5, espcially RX feels more like a crossover, and X5 more like a sporty crossover. I'm aware this truck is a body on frame not like the others are unibody. Also has H4 and L4 which the others don't have I will wait till it's time to bring it in the dealer for maintenance which will be in a month to ask them. I'm not too worried, because i know it was fine in the warmer days. Thanks guys.
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I notice on mine that in close to lock and full lock in reverse it binds slightly but from owning 4WD vehicles all my life I feel it's 100% normal and doesn't bother me in the least.
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Thanks Eppieguy for sharing your part. Today, NYC temperature is around 50. Not so cold, I don't feel anything at all. I'm sure it's me not used to it. Thanks for all the support and advices guys.
Lots of luck with all your rides.
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Lots of luck with all your rides.
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That post sounds like you are permanently signing off?
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