AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Question Dear Ted,
Help again! I have a vibration in my truck that starts at about 45 -50 and gets worse upon acceleration. You can hear it and feel it. Seems to happen in gear or out. So Far I have had the following done.
-4 new tires
-4 wheel align
-balance
-some front end work idler arm 2 new tie rod sleeves
-new drive shaft carrier bearing
Nothing has seemed to help and I have already spent about 2 grand
I would greatly appreciate your expert advice
Thanks, John
1996 toy P.U 4x4 t-100 ext cab v-6 Man. tranny
Answer From what you are describing it sounds like this is a driveline vibration, what I recommend is that you remove the driveshaft and send it to a shop that specializes in balancing drivelines, was the center support bearing an attempt to repair this problem or did the vibration come after the bearing was replaced, if it was there before please follow my recommendation and have it balanced.
