Fix Drive line Vibration (Tacoma DIY / How To)

[@drew8642]

So the moral of the story is when lifting the truck have it installed professionally to maintain the OEM driveshaft geometry. Excellent videos K-Flow

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel bro!

[@riverking4u]

Good one, I have had vibes since I lifted my 2005 6 years ago!!!! Oh, you saved me like $300-$400 bucks after watching your front, rear dif and trans gear oil change out!!! I'm 62 and my shoulders kill me every time I lift the hood !!! Can you make a video on a hood shock install? Thank Phil

[@KFloTacoma]

That's a great recommendation, I'll add that to my video list!

[@trouts4444]

Very nice video, great to have the angle drawings that were very helpful. I've read about shims but they are mentioned without explanations or say they change the angle but not of what.

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@haroldbrown3452]

best video out there on this, thanks for saying the fat part of shim goes to rear. installing mine tomorrow.

[@KFloTacoma]

Sweet!

[@moisty254]

Dude this video rocks. I'd also add gearbox spacer too

[@KFloTacoma]

thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@moisty254]

@@KFloTacoma I'm almost at the point of shoving the tailshaft up my ass coz I got the wedges but now of course I need longer centre pins for the leafs haha

[@KFloTacoma]

I wouldn't recommend shoving the tailshaft - maybe the center pins would be easier LMAO

[@mikejones4801]

Great video as usual keep up the great work!

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching!

[@salmosca7667]

Will this only work if you have a lift? I have vibration after replacing all 3-u joints and carrier bearing.

[@KFloTacoma]

Yes, this is more specifically for lifted tacomas. Did you balance your wheels and tires? If so and you still have the vibrations, then you may have to do this mod kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuXkGp9Zpd4qdk

[@jerrettboehning7362]

My vibration is apparently an engine mount issue. Check yours by opening the hood and look at the top of the engine while holding the brake and revving in drive and reverse. The engine shouldn’t torque too much. Also try driving while holding the brake down enough to move forward slowly. It shouldn’t vibrate. But don’t do that much or you’ll need new brakes, lol

[@Scrapla1]

I have a 07 2wd and the person I bought it from installed 1" in lift blocks in the back and spacer up front. I had my leaf springs replaced during the recall but have a slight shake in the steering wheel around 60-65mph.

[@godlesscs]

does this work for rwd

[@michael184272]

Another 10... thanks for sharing Are the front shims a specific- one fits all or can you go larger

[@KFloTacoma]

The front shims that I use here are from ARB. You can find them on my amazon page. go to amazon.kflo-krib.com

[@hrfb9696]

I am having drive vibration from start after had my center bearing and two rear u-joints replaced. What is the cause? Please advise. Thanks

[@KFloTacoma]

That may be a transmission issue. Try changing the trans fluid as it may be slipping on first gear

[@SteveDouglas-h5c]

I have a 2016 Tacoma. Recently installed falkem wild peak tires. Within a week I'm having a vibration at 20-25mph. Could tires have changed the driveshaft geometry?

[@JohnDeTulio]

I only have lift in the front 1 notch up from OEM height with Bilstein 5100's and also compensates for the "taco lean" on drivers side. And had 32" tires which were replaced by now 31's which still is slightly taller than stock. Nothing in the rear. Will either of these products fix the vibes im getting or is this really only for being lifted in the rear? I'll add i've always felt hesitation in my truck, 2018 sport AT 4wd, bought new so everything was stock. Now after being leveled for about 50k miles, the hesitation/delayedness has really turned into serious vibes when accelerating in the past couple days. Hard to maintain speed and feel comfortable. 103k on the odo atm.

[@KFloTacoma]

The vibration you're feeling may be on the front end. You can check out my ECGS video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuXkGp9Zpd4qdk

[@MI-me3pt]

What if you have a single cab with no lift and single drive shaft? I have an 05 Tacoma base model and replaced both u-joints but the vibration is still there. Driving me crazy. I just bought the truck a week ago. 164000 miles on it.

[@tjd1975440]

What center pin did you use when you put the shim in? I have a 2020 Tacoma with a 3"X2" lift. I've already installed the carrier bearing drop kit and still have some vibration. So I need to add the shim now.

[@KFloTacoma]

You can find it on my amazon page under "suspension upgrades" www.amazon.com/shop/kflostacomabuild

[@KFloTacoma]

Your good dude, that one's on me LOL. I updated the site after you asked.

[@shiza237]

So it’s a step by step process until the vibration is gone. The carrier drop. Usually works if the lift is not too much under 3 inches. Over that and the differential needs to be shimmed as well that’s what I’m witnessing. Thankfully I didn’t lift my truck over 3 inches so I’m hoping the carrier drop will be all I need.

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching, best of luck!

[@amazin_maks3478]

What degree shim would you recommend for 19 taco 2.5” lift in rear 3” front?

[@jerrettboehning7362]

This is a great video. For me though it’s looking like the vibes are coming from the passenger side engine mount. I get a consistent frequency vibration when calmly accelerating in the 15-20 mph then goes away. Comes back 25-30 then goes away. And comes back 35-40. Doesn’t always happen. But it seems to be when the engine is at a certain rpm and the transmission shifts so it goes away. Also my mechanic bud held the brake and accelerated slowly and it was just vibrating. If I drive harder it seems to put the mount to its peak so there’s no vibration. But even when at cruising speed I feel a steady but mild rumble. I noticed you don’t have an engine mount replacement video so maybe your Taco needs new mounts? Make an engine mount replacement video would be good.

[@KFloTacoma]

You may need to do the ECGS mod. Check out that video. I'll also add the motor mount idea to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

[@jerrettboehning7362]

KFlo Tacoma I did the ECGS bushing first. The engine mounts didn’t fix the vibration. Although they definitely needed to be replaced. I’ve installed the carrier bearing spacer and next going to install 3 degree leaf wedge. This is driving me nuts. Lol

[@jerrettboehning7362]

Installed the wedges today. Still vibrating. Not planning on removing the shaft and sticking it up my @$$!!! Lol. So far I’ve done ECGS bushing, all u-joints and new carrier bearing, new engine mounts, lowered the carrier bearing, and installed the shims. I suppose I can take the shaft back to the shop and recheck the balance...

[@jerrettboehning7362]

Just to update you on my vibration saga. We now suspecting the harmonic balancer. The vibration is consistent with engine rpm and even in park we get a noticeable vibration at higher rpm. It seems somewhat reasonable since I replaced all idler bearings the tensioner and a new belt recently and I noticed the vibration started shortly after. Were thinking the influx of new parts presented the issue with the harmonic balancer. I’m hopeful but not 100 on this but I’ll have a 2020 2008 Tacoma when this is over at this rate. So no prob. Anyway. Another video you might do - harmonic balancer replacement. Though it doesn’t seem complicated. But your videos are a huge help and give great information especially part numbers and torque values.

[@KFloTacoma]

Oh jeez, I'm just catching up on comments now. I hope that fix worked out.

[@kennethhamilton1513]

Great vids !! Saved me lots thank you 🙏 For the carrier bearing shims are they 3/8 or 1/2 in thick?

[@changfamilychannel3412]

hey brother idk why my 2001 tundra it vibrate after i go to pepboy change my rotor,break pad and 4 new tires it start to vibrat like crazy any help?

[@KFloTacoma]

You can go back to them and make that complaint. Unbalance new tires can cause vibrations.

[@drakeforte5]

I upgraded to the Bilstein 5100 and lifted the front only @.85 the first lift. I have a slight vibration. Would the center bearing shim help with this? Thanks.

[@KFloTacoma]

Did you lift the rear too?

[@drakeforte5]

@@KFloTacoma no just the front

[@KFloTacoma]

Then you'll need a front diff drop, watch my "Lift Kit Installation Part 2 Vid". Link to the front diff drop will be on my Amazon page. amazon.kflo-krib.com under "suspension upgrades"

[@chevycam169]

Does it go away when you switch to 4 wheel drive?

[@KFloTacoma]

If that's what happens then its the needle bearing. Watch my ECGS video.

[@Z-Ack]

Why would your driveshaft get out of balance from lifting the truck? I lifted mine 8” and just lowered the center bearing by 2.5” almost, then reversed the double cardigan where it lives right behind the rear of the center support bearing and just gotta make sure to completely fill the slip joint right by the diff full of grease otherwise itll get outta wack.. but balancing a driveshaft? Shit ive had them come loose and beat themselves to shit and i just reattached it back up and never had any vibrations….

[@M9A1MAN]

Does doing a 3" leveling kit ONLY, nothing in the rear, also change driveline angles? I don't have a Tacoma, but a 2021 Ranger. Ever since installing leveling struts at 3", I have highway vibrations.

[@Nessal83]

Of course it does.

[@kirkmcmahan3981]

One other thing could be rear end spring wrap

[@Frank-dt9yn]

How about single drive shaft?

[@KFloTacoma]

That is another option that many people do to bypass the center support bearing

[@josesoto9099]

My 17 tacoma is stock just has bigger tiers and shakes at highway speeds from like 65 to 75 mph

[@KFloTacoma]

Sounds like you may need to do the ECGS bushing upgrade. Check to see if the vibration goes away after switching the truck to 4WD. If so, then it is the ECGS

[@josesoto9099]

@@KFloTacoma Ill try that. I never even thought of that

[@foreststatham1184]

My rear driveshaft is out of balance with no lift? Help

[@bengleckl1877]

2020 tacoma stock. Never plan to lift unless I have to go prevent the vibes...oem setup has vibes. What can I do?

[@KFloTacoma]

Did you get your wheels and tires balanced?

[@bengleckl1877]

Yep. Got new tires and got then road forced balanced.

[@KFloTacoma]

Did you have vibrations before the new tires?

[@05xrunner]

Take it to dealer for tsb. My 21with 700miles stock had vibs. They replaced both rear leaf packs and added a steering damper and my vibrations are gone

[@bengleckl1877]

@@KFloTacoma yes

[@riverking4u]

You dah man!!!!!! Thanks for again saving big time$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for the kind words! Please share my videos with your tacoma friends and help my channel grow!

[@jm98navy]

Question I have a 2019 Tacoma SR5 all stock. When I release the gas and I am about to switch to the brake to slow to a stop I get a vibration between 20-25 mph. I am not applying the brake so it’s not my rotors or brake pads. It is always at the same speed. I fee the vibration more when I am applying the brake but only during that speed difference. I took it back to Toyota they looked at it and even had some tech come down to the store from another location and they can not figure out what it is. They replaced the rear axle but the problem is still there. Toyota’s final answer was ever since the changed the body or Tran the Tacoma’s back in 2016 or so they have had this issue. So have you heard of this? Or know of a fix? Thanks for the help been asking a lot folks no fix yet.

[@KFloTacoma]

Do you have bigger tires? Are your wheels balanced? Did you check your alignment?

[@jm98navy]

KFlo's Tacoma Build they checked everything. The whole truck is stock haven’t done anything to it wanted to fix this first. They did a full work up cause I keep taking it back. Till they sent the tech from Toyota main office to come look.

[@KFloTacoma]

I know there was a tsb on engine/trans vibration. Did you ask them about any open TSB's for the truck?

[@jm98navy]

KFlo's Tacoma Build I asked everything that I could look up and ask my friend mechanics. When I turned in the key for them to check they gave me a rental and it was same year but the TRD model and it did the same thing. I have found some online comments about this issue but no fix. Just thought maybe if you heard of it or know someone. Thanks though. It’s just annoying. I dint think it’s causing any damage. One thing I forgot to mention is if for any reason I have to slam on the brakes the vibration increases between those speeds. But stop before the complete stop.

[@jacquesrenaud9489]

i think you would want to put the leaf spring shims with the thick end towards the FRONT not the rear. if you install them the way you describe.......your diff will point down, not up.

[@AntG_Golf]

What degree shim?

[@KFloTacoma]

1 degree for every inch of lift so if 2 inches of lift, you need 2 degrees

[@KUBBI7488]

i feel vibration if go 55 mph after install 3in lift kit and new shocks

[@KFloTacoma]

Did you do the ECGS mod. I have that video in my channel, make sure to check it out.

[@jessicaroachford6847]

Hey, I bought mine lifted already...so I got my panties in a wad...LOL I'm going to try this, so thank you.

[@KFloTacoma]

LOL, if you're having vibrations, check to see if it goes away in 4WD. If it does go away in 4WD then you will have to do the ECGS mod (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuXkGp9Zpd4qdk&ab_channel=KFloTacoma)

[@jessicaroachford6847]

@@KFloTacoma thank you.

[@leefleming1938]

Or you could just put in a straight shaft one piece driveline

[@KFloTacoma]

Yes, agreed. These are just less costly steps

[@southwestxnorthwest]

Makes absolutely no difference if you have a solid driveshaft or two piece driveshaft. I swapped my factory driveshaft out for a solid one and it still vibrates. You have to shim the rear axle so that the rear differential is not at an angle

[@stevenmadriljr7989]

😂

[@KFloTacoma]

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