Vibration/Shake Issues
10-04-17, 07:18 PM
#541
I think it’s the same issue, but the resonance is manifesting itself at a different RPM... The ‘handheld massager’ comment is key. (No jokes please... 
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It’s coming from the transfer case.
)It’s coming from the transfer case.
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10-05-17, 08:44 AM
#542
05-29-18, 04:35 PM
#544
Vibration/Shake Issues
A question for all. While driving, does your passenger seat shake back and forth? I mean you could see the head rest bouncing. I realize that there’s no weight in the seat so it could do that, I just don’t know if that’s defiantly the case and also how hard/soft it shakes for others.
I should mention that this aLao comes with some steeerong wheel shaking as well as a vibration in the floor. Happens between 60-70 though.
If if someone could post a small video clip that would be awesome. I’m trying to prove to my dealer that this is not normal.
I should mention that this aLao comes with some steeerong wheel shaking as well as a vibration in the floor. Happens between 60-70 though.
If if someone could post a small video clip that would be awesome. I’m trying to prove to my dealer that this is not normal.
05-29-18, 05:01 PM
#545
Racer
Yes especially the rear passenger seat.
05-29-18, 06:29 PM
#547
Racer
05-29-18, 06:42 PM
#548
Driver School Candidate
Maybe so, before my balance it was obvious enough to catch my eye, but not anymore. Maybe it does still shake a bit, just not obvious to me...
05-30-18, 04:49 AM
#549
Its a body on frame chassis. There is going to be some vibrations due to the nature of the design. Like others have said, another seemingly common issue has been tires and high roadforce. That doesn't sound like what you are talking about though. I wouldn't sweat it.
05-30-18, 05:05 AM
#550
Pit Crew
A question for all. While driving, does your passenger seat shake back and forth? I mean you could see the head rest bouncing. I realize that there’s no weight in the seat so it could do that, I just don’t know if that’s defiantly the case and also how hard/soft it shakes for others.
I should mention that this aLao comes with some steeerong wheel shaking as well as a vibration in the floor. Happens between 60-70 though.
If if someone could post a small video clip that would be awesome. I’m trying to prove to my dealer that this is not normal.
I should mention that this aLao comes with some steeerong wheel shaking as well as a vibration in the floor. Happens between 60-70 though.
If if someone could post a small video clip that would be awesome. I’m trying to prove to my dealer that this is not normal.
05-31-18, 03:16 PM
#553
Super Moderator
Mine is smooth again after getting a rear flat spotted LTX M/S2 tire replaced under warranty. I guess these are being discontinued shortly...or that is what Discount told me anyway.
06-01-18, 07:18 AM
#554
My dealer CAN still get the M/S2 (with $100 instant saving) but they don't come in 265/65/18 which I prefer. I think they are just left-over since Mich stopped making them.
12-07-18, 09:04 PM
#555
Continuing vibration after tire replacement on 2012 GX460 with 74K miles
Hello All,
We just replaced the Bridgestones that were on our 2012 GX460. The car has had a weird steering wheel shake/vibration/shimmy since we purchased it with 63,000 miles on it, and we had the tires road-force balanced twice, and the last time made it much better, but not perfect; that was during the summer.
We decided to purchase some of the Falken Wildpeak tires in the stock size around the first of October. The vibration still occurs for the first few miles, or more, when the temperature is cold outside (less than 50 degrees).
I am trying to figure out if the stock shocks are worn out on one or more corners and it shows up worse when cold, or if this is some kind of weird steering rack issue that causes this issue while the car is cold. It doesn't shimmy the wheel as bad as it did before with the Bridgestone tires for sure, and it smooths out more when it is warm outside or after 15-20 minutes of driving when cold out, to the point of normal smoothness.
I really wanted to buy the Bilstein TRD package while they were so affordable around $550, but of course, the wife wouldn't listen and didn't want to spend any money on her car that only had 60K miles on it at the time with the upcoming purchase of new tires pending.
Living in the foothills in Colorado near Morrison (west side of Denver), we have already gotten and will get more snow this winter, so the Wildpeaks were a good choice at this time, no matter what.
We bought this GX460 used from a non Lexus dealer, and it came with their version of a full powertrain warranty, so it is doubtful if a steering rack would be covered by this warranty.
Does anyone have any good ideas or things I could easily check?
If shocks are recommended, is there anything close to the TRD Bilsteins for a mostly stock ride or slightly stiffer? I am hesitant to look at stock shocks that only lasted 7 years and 60K miles...
I have some OME Nitrocharger shocks on my 100 series land cruiser that have over 130,000 miles on them and they still work great as I just rolled 200,000 miles on it and going strong....
We just replaced the Bridgestones that were on our 2012 GX460. The car has had a weird steering wheel shake/vibration/shimmy since we purchased it with 63,000 miles on it, and we had the tires road-force balanced twice, and the last time made it much better, but not perfect; that was during the summer.
We decided to purchase some of the Falken Wildpeak tires in the stock size around the first of October. The vibration still occurs for the first few miles, or more, when the temperature is cold outside (less than 50 degrees).
I am trying to figure out if the stock shocks are worn out on one or more corners and it shows up worse when cold, or if this is some kind of weird steering rack issue that causes this issue while the car is cold. It doesn't shimmy the wheel as bad as it did before with the Bridgestone tires for sure, and it smooths out more when it is warm outside or after 15-20 minutes of driving when cold out, to the point of normal smoothness.
I really wanted to buy the Bilstein TRD package while they were so affordable around $550, but of course, the wife wouldn't listen and didn't want to spend any money on her car that only had 60K miles on it at the time with the upcoming purchase of new tires pending.
Living in the foothills in Colorado near Morrison (west side of Denver), we have already gotten and will get more snow this winter, so the Wildpeaks were a good choice at this time, no matter what.
We bought this GX460 used from a non Lexus dealer, and it came with their version of a full powertrain warranty, so it is doubtful if a steering rack would be covered by this warranty.
Does anyone have any good ideas or things I could easily check?
If shocks are recommended, is there anything close to the TRD Bilsteins for a mostly stock ride or slightly stiffer? I am hesitant to look at stock shocks that only lasted 7 years and 60K miles...
I have some OME Nitrocharger shocks on my 100 series land cruiser that have over 130,000 miles on them and they still work great as I just rolled 200,000 miles on it and going strong....
Last edited by Gxxr; 12-07-18 at 09:19 PM.