lynnebeach

There is a fix for this problem. Various frame dampners, new skidplate, steering shaft and Michelin tires. Dunlop equipped tires are the main cause. This fix works as I have installed many at the dealer I work at.

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Hi Mehullica

I have Michelins. What should I tell the dealer about your other suggestions. Can you tell me where you work?

There is a fix for this problem. Various frame dampners, new skidplate, steering shaft and Michelin tires. Dunlop equipped tires are the main cause. This fix works as I have installed many at the dealer I work at.

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Interesting. Wonder if it's a quality control issue on the tires. Some guys in the 4Runner forum said their vibrations disappeared when they rebalanced the tires. One guy said his reappeared when it turned cold (pressure dropped?).

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Hi Jim

I cant thank you enough for answering my question..this is very frustrating. SO, do I just tell my dealership to look at the frame dampners, put on a new skidplate and steering shaft? They did put on Michelin tires already.

What dealer do you work for? I'll go there.

thanks again!

ok take the truck to your dealer and tell them to do the following...(the should know what to do without this but who knows)

1.) separate the rear driveshaft

2.) clean the splines on the driveshaft with brake cleaner

3.) put valve lapping compound on the splines of the shaft

4.) rapidly slide the two halves of the shaft together and apart several times till you see a patern form in the lapping compound

5.) thoroughly clean both sides of the drive shaft splines and use GM i temp grease on the splines

6.) repeat step 4 till the two halves slide nicely together

7.) reinstall driveshaft

Lexus will not admit this fix to the public (yet)...don't ask me why.

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Hi LexTech2K3

Is it possible my 2004 ES330 could have this same problem? I guess my car would have to have the same driveshaft.

My problem cant have anything to do with tires, they've been balanced, changed from Bridgestones to Michelin, had new rims put on...its been in the shop enough times to qualify for the lemon law, which is where I have to go next. pain.

I have a 2004 ES330 with the same vibration problem you guys are describing. After MANY attempts to fix the problem at the dealers, the dealer is now lying to me saying they dont feel the vibration anymore. I went to arbitration and found out 2 days ago, that I lost. The arbitrators say i failed to show the problem. It is a slight vibration, but the driver can feel it, and I hate that I spent so much money on this piece of .... I guess this means court now, so if anyone can help me....Id greatly appreciate it.