front end shake on 4th gen 4runner

[jdoyle17859]

hey guys tonight when driving on the freeway at about 60mph my front end started to shake/wobble. I slowed down and took it out of 4h and went to 2wd and the problem went away for about 5 mins, then every so often it would come back. It seems to come from drivers side front tire and really feels like the front tire is coming off (its not the lugs are torqued down good). I have a 2005 v6 4wd 77k miles with arb bumper,winch, and ome lift. Any help of what this is would be much appreciated. Im going to take to dealer tommrow and whatever it is hopefully its covered under extended warranty. Thanks!

 

[12guns]

First thing to check is if the wheel is balanced. Very common for them to throw a weight and become off balance causing a fast "shimmy". While you're checking things, check the front end, all tie rod ends, ball joints, etc. Shouldn't have a problem w/ low miles like that, but you never know. Hope that helps! Let me know what you find out.

 

[sheik]

First thing to check is if the wheel is balanced. Very common for them to throw a weight and become off balance causing a fast "shimmy". While you're checking things, check the front end, all tie rod ends, ball joints, etc. Shouldn't have a problem w/ low miles like that, but you never know. Hope that helps! Let me know what you find out.

Totally agree.

 

[jdoyle17859]

hey guys just found out from dealer the axle is bad and they are replacing in under toyota extra care, had to order part will have car back tommrow morning. Thanks for the help!

 

[sheik]

Glad to hear you got it figured out!

 

[rook]

Please post up what was replaced and any possible explanation for the damage.

 

[teampwr2]

Yes please Advise ....As Axles With Your Mileage Dont " Just Go Bad " what Did they tell you was the reason ??