New 4Runner owner with question

[kred737]

I recently traded in my Tundra TRD 4x4 for a 2013 4Runner SR5 4x4. I am still trying to get used to how much different the ride is. I am experiencing what seems to be a side to side wobbling effect at highway speeds and the ride is a bit rough on pavement. Is this normal? Sorry, I know this may sound stupid, but my Tundra was a very plush ride compared to this.

 

[Lakelander]

I came from a 2002 Taco and my 2011 Runner rides like a Lexus compared to that. Very smooth & quiet. Never noticed any side to side sway though it did take a bit to get used to the "dive" when hitting the brakes. The ride on my SR5 is smoother & quieter than my wife's Lexus RX350.

 

[Auntie Soshul]

I've only had my 4Runner for 3 months, but I haven't noticed any side-to-side sway/movement/wobbling. Driving on pavement seems smooth but firm to me, too - just right. By the same token, I've never experienced nose dive in my 4R either. I'm betting you are just adjusting to the difference in ride, and all will be fine in a few weeks.

Welcome to the fold.

 

[-JD-]

are you driving it with 4wd engaged?

 

[westwind77]

Search for 'boat like ride', a lot of people 'feel it'. All depends what you drove previously. She does tend to float around a little on the highway, the SR5 more so than the TE or LE due to the suspension.

 

[kred737]

Thank you-I am sure it is just me!

 

[kred737]

No, it is definitely not in 4wd.

 

[Stifler]

No, it is definitely not in 4wd.

LMAO you would have bigger problems than boating

 

[Go JayBee]

Check your tire pressures. When I took delivery of my 2012 TE, the dealer had the tires up to around 45psi, plus they were not even all at the same pressure. I lowered them down to the specs from inside the driver side door. Rides purty nice now...

 

[kred737]

good idea-thanks! By the way, I noticed these aluminum looking flat stick on weights-or I am assuming that is what they are, inside of the rims. Yes, I am a new owner, but I have never seen these before. There are about 5 or 6 stuck on each rim

 

[Go JayBee]

good idea-thanks! By the way, I noticed these aluminum looking flat stick on weights-or I am assuming that is what they are, inside of the rims. Yes, I am a new owner, but I have never seen these before. There are about 5 or 6 stuck on each rim

Those are balancing weights. They put them there because there is really no rim edge to install the traditional type. Keeps the wheel looking much cleaner, too.

 

[Quentin]

good idea-thanks! By the way, I noticed these aluminum looking flat stick on weights-or I am assuming that is what they are, inside of the rims. Yes, I am a new owner, but I have never seen these before. There are about 5 or 6 stuck on each rim

Yeah, pretty much all the manufacturers have gone to those weights for balancing versus the old days of the weights that attached to the outside bead.

 

[kred737]

Thanks!

 

[OBW2011]

Many on this forum have experienced this issue and handled it by either checking there tire pressure all around and setting it to the same PSI or by having their alignment checked and set to correct specs...

Sooooo,

1) Check your tire pressure all around and set to same PSI.
2)If that doesn't work have your alignment check for proper specs.


Hope this helps! :usa2:

 

[eddiebx]

Many on this forum have experienced this issue and handled it by either checking there tire pressure all around and setting it to the same PSI or by having their alignment checked and set to correct specs...

Sooooo,

1) Check your tire pressure all around and set to same PSI.
2)If that doesn't work have your alignment check for proper specs.


Hope this helps! :usa2:

And if both of those don't work, trade it in for a TE w/ KDSS :bolt:

 

[Newf4R]

You came from a TRD Tundra which has a much tighter suspension. We have both in the fam. A 4.6 TRD Tundra and SR5 4Runner. The Tundra is much tighter IMO which is why I'm swapping my shocks for Bilstein 5100s. The 4Runner is much more luxury and I do tend to love it more, but I can relate with the soft suspension issue. Welcome to the club... Careful, too much reading on here and you will catch the mod bug.

 

[kred737]

Thank you. I just checked and the pressure is set at 40 (max load is 51) on all four. Next time I am at dealership, I will suggest an alignment. Actually, I am regretting that I did not get the TE!

 

[kred737]

I am already making a mental list of mods-and I did read some people have swapped out the shocks. I do miss the Tundra, but I am sure this one will grow on me

 

[xprt]

Same Highway Experience

I think what you mean is that T4R requires constant track correction at highway speeds, especially if it's a windy day. I've had that experience on my 2013 SR5 4x4 as well. I would classify the ride as firm, but not rough. Hope this helps.

 

[NoDak]

Yeah, pretty much all the manufacturers have gone to those weights for balancing versus the old days of the weights that attached to the outside bead.

yeah the location now sucks since during the winter when you trying to knock snow out of the wheels (because when your driving at 35+ mph) the imbalance shakes the whole vehicle. then after you push the snow out you accidentally knock them out and then you have a catch-22. trust me I had that happen before and have to gingerly remove the snow when it packed in now.