Hi I am new to forums so I apologize if I am not doing this properly. I just purchased a 1999 4Runner 2wd Limited with 196k miles on it. I have never owned a Toyota so not fully familiar with the 4runner. I am noticing at 50+ MPH a loud vibration noise ( literally fills the cabin and almost outdrowns the radio) I took it to the local Toyota Dealership and they said U Joints and Driveshaft. They were obviously outrageous with the quote so I went elsewhere to a cheaper place to have work done. Next Place informed me no play really with the DriveShaft and just need to do the U Joints. Installed New U joints front and rear and Vibration is still there 
Absolutely no change whatsoever. They tell me now maybe I should have the driveshaft balanced? Still claiming it doesnt need to be replaced, however Toyota Service Dept told me almost always if you dont replace the driveshaft with the U joints the problem wont be corrected. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to start enjoying my 4Runner and so far its not enjoyable to drive whatsoever. So far I just feel as if I am throwing money in left and right and not getting anywhere. Thanks in advance!
Absolutely no change whatsoever. They tell me now maybe I should have the driveshaft balanced? Still claiming it doesnt need to be replaced, however Toyota Service Dept told me almost always if you dont replace the driveshaft with the U joints the problem wont be corrected. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I would like to start enjoying my 4Runner and so far its not enjoyable to drive whatsoever. So far I just feel as if I am throwing money in left and right and not getting anywhere. Thanks in advance!
