I’ve been doing a lot of research about doing a lift on my taco. I really appreciate you posting this. This could happen to a lot of people. Thanks for having a pair, owning it and posting it for others!

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!! Helping others is the reason I started this channel.

@phil6610

3 күн бұрын

Same here. Much appreciated for this vid!!

Hey man! Just want to say thanks for putting up this vid and for all the info. I have the same exact setup with a deaver AAL. I had bad vibes and was going crazy trying to figure out the root cause. Was able to get under my truck earlier today and found both my OEM shims in the wrong direction as well. All fixed now and no more bad vibez. Cheers man!

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear it helped! I figured there might be a few out there that did the same thing since it's easily overlooked

Thanks! You got me second guessing myself if I installed it wrong too lol. I kept trying to remind myself short side of AAL and thin side of shim toward front.

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah that's the worst part. I know which directions shims go, I just didn't realize they were shims lol just thought it was a spacer that was even on both sides

Great job bubs, glad you got it fixed!

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!!

Thank you for the update on your mistake I'm getting ready to add Leaf to my truck and that would totally P me off so again thank you very much

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

its funny that such a small thing can be the issue but makes a huge difference. Great troubleshoot video.

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I know! This is something I have never noticed lol glad someone caught it, albeit 8 months later 😂

When you have to fix/repair something on the truck, its annoying/satisfying. When you do a mod, its fun and satisfying.

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree haha Though sometimes the mods can be annoying too. But it's always satisfying when you finish the job 🙌🏼

I’m excited too!! I only went 10 days. With my tapered blocks!! At least now I know the Tacoma driveline is pretty damn tough to know you had it that long and didn’t ruin anything!!

@KnightWheelsMedia

Жыл бұрын

yeah no worries really, just an annoyance. I'm sure over a few years it could have caused issues

@shiza237

Жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia At install the guy doing the work convinced me that the pinion AND transfer case needed to be at the same angles for proper installation. That’s true for a single driveshaft. But not for our dual setup. Lesson learned.

@slv_car_refinisher6864

5 ай бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMediabut did you do to the truck in the first place to got the shim wrong? I put a 3in bloc to front and 2in block diff drop. To level my taco2020. I didn’t see those shims and now my truck is rear high. And I feel vibrating on my steering . Help please

@KnightWheelsMedia

5 ай бұрын

@slv_car_refinisher6864 yeah I did the work (in a separate video) and used that video to confirm my mistake. I believe only certain years/trims of Tacomas had the shims. In your case, might need to try carrier bearing drop or add in 1 degree of shim for each inch of lift. Also if it’s a 4x4, first make sure it isn’t the needle bearing. Drive until you feel the vibration & shift into 4HI. If the vibration goes away, it’s a needle bearing issue & you need to do an ECGS bushing to fix it.

@shiza237

5 ай бұрын

The EGS bearing. Is the main reason I only lift 1 inch in the front. I did a carrier swap as well. But before I reversed my shimmed (blocks). I just left it dropped. No vibration I had it up in mph a few times since. Everything is good

I feel the way you feel, I hate it but I love it

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Love/hate relationship for sure haha

Lol i was watching your add leaf vid and i saw that same comment and then you post this vid lol

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yup I'm glad that person pointed it out!! Would have never noticed.

I replaced my leafs outright cause I didn't want the factory leafs anymore. I went with the Icon rxt 3 stage leaf pack. I currently have them on option 3 and the truck rides like a dream. I also have ome 886 coils with bilstein 5100s all around. Overall, I have a modest 2 inch lift even with all the armor and bumpers I've added. My truck weighs in at 5400 lbs last I checked using a truck stop cat scale.

@KnightWheelsMedia

Ай бұрын

Nice! Sounds like a good setup

I can’t believe it took you this long to finally fix it🤣

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I know lol #lazy

Are you using the Eibach shocks that come with the lift in the rear ? That maybe why you don’t have a lot of drop.

@KnightWheelsMedia

Жыл бұрын

Yes Eibach shocks, but the shocks alone don't provide any lift. It's the add a leaf that gives the lift.

Came across your video to trouble shoot same issue. Although I have the long bed acces cab. From what I’ve read they don’t come with the shim. Do you think adding the shim would help drive line vibration? I have the carrier bearing spacer as well. Angle seemed good but shutters still from low range 0-30 and breaking.

@KnightWheelsMedia

11 ай бұрын

If you have a 4x4 check that it isn't a needle bearing issue. If the vibration goes away when you're in 4x4 then it's needle bearing. Otherwise, it's recommended to do 1 degree of shim for each inch of lift you have.

Great video bro...i have te same isse but a toyota 4tunmer 4gen... still.having thw vibrate issue ... any ideas ?

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure with the 4Runner. Maybe tire balance issue?

Mistakes are opportunities for expanding our knowledge bro no mistakes just lessons

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Preach!! 🤙🏼

Link for the undercarriage trident spray nozzle?

@KnightWheelsMedia

Ай бұрын

amzn.to/2KXvkB4

I need to go out to my truck and check it now I've been chasing a vibe for a long time and I didn't even think to look at that. Any idea if there is a shim on a 14' ?

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the 2nd gen. It's pretty easy to see though if you go under the truck. No need to jack it up or take the wheel off or anything. Are you lifted at all?

@livefreeandshred9818

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia yeah I have 5100s at 1.75 and toytec 1.5” aal

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@livefreeandshred9818 gotcha I was gonna say maybe a needle bearing but usually that isn't an issue unless you go 3" or more Honestly you may need shims if you don't have them. Like a 1.5 or 2 degree shim

I had a shop put in my icon 3 leaf AAl and as soon as I drove it home I could feel the vibration. Did the shims come with the Icon add a leaf kit ?

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

The shims I had backwards are on the stock leaf pack. Worth checking to see if yours are backwards/if you have any.

@daquinn1

2 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia Thanks ,I will take a look and if they are backwards I'll turn them around.

Hi, I don’t remembered my 2020 Tacoma trd off-road come with factory shim??

@KnightWheelsMedia

Жыл бұрын

I've heard some say they do & others say they don't so not sure. Probably just depends on the truck

Let me try understand. The shims come in OEM position and when you lift the truck you need turn to the opposite side?

@KnightWheelsMedia

11 ай бұрын

No the opposite. I accidentally put them back in backwards instead of the way they were before the lift.

Was the vibrations coming from the rear? I just installed a lift and have a humming/whirring coming from the front.

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes mine was coming from the rear. If it's coming from the front and your truck is 4x4, it may be your needle bearing which you'll want to replace with an ECGS bushing. You can test it by throwing the truck in 4x4. If the sound/vibration goes away when in 4WD, it's likely the needle bearing issue.

Hey knighttacoma my tires are going bald and I intend to replace them soon. What tires are you running and are you happy with them? Most of my offroading involves mud. I'd love to catch a trip with yall some time.

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm running the Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 275/70R17 size. I love them. Great on road as well as mud/water. Would definitely recommend!

@BuckcreekTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia sounds good, I’ll be looking into them thank you!

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@BuckcreekTV no prob 🤙🏼

I have asked this question to other channels and still no answer, so let’s see your guess. My Tacoma is a 2019 SR5 stock, got it brand new. When I come to a stop with or without using my brakes there is a vibration between 15-25 mph. It is not major but it is annoying. They took my truck back and had it checked, the loner they gave me was a new 2019 TRD model and it is the same issue. They told they fixed it by replacing the rear axle. I drove it home and it seemed to be fixed until I slowed without braking and same issue took it back they gave me another loner same issue. They even had a technician come down to my dealership and could not understand what the issue was either but felt the vibration. So my question is have you heard of this or anyone on this channel have the same issue? Still not fixed but they gave me side steps my pick for free, bonus.

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm that's really weird. Not sure how they aren't able to find the issue. Sounds like a driveline issue to me. Can you tell if the vibration coming from the rear or front? Might just need to play around with shims or a cb drop kit to try to fix it.

@jm98navy

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia it is really hard to tell but I want to say front. I’m with you on the driveline I’m leaning towards it too. The dealership and the Toyota technician that came down checked the driveline as well they said it was good. I was thinking also maybe the gear box, been thinking about switching. Thanks though!

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@jm98navy Is it a 4x4? Only other thing I could think of is a bad needle bearing up front

@jm98navy

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia 4x4. Thanks.

I just had my center bearing and rear u-joints replaced in my 2005 Tacoma prerunner TRD sport package and now I have vibration at dead stop. Any suggestion how to fix it? Thanks

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure it's weird that it vibrates while stopped. Maybe check the torque on the U bolts? If you got it done at a shop, I'd say take it back and ask them about it

@hrfb9696

3 жыл бұрын

I meant to say that only vibrates at take offs for a little short while. Thanks

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@hrfb9696 oh gotcha yeah that could be an issue with the CB or U joints honestly.

Well like I always say lesson learned I’ll never do that again

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

That's for sure!!

Subbed.

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it 🙌🏼

Now you have me going outside to check mine and my truck doesn't even vibrate lol

@oscarrios1414

3 жыл бұрын

Just did the exact same thing lol

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I'm telling you man it's so easily overlooked lol I had no clue. Glad someone pointed it out to me though.

Are the shims better than the drive shaft spacer?

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

They are two ways of doing the same thing. You may need a combination of both. There are a couple of threads on TacomaWorld talking about how to get the right angles for your lift.

Are those shims stock? Or do they come with the leaf pack

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

They're stock but not all Tacomas have them apparently lol

Did you add aftermarket UCAs to your Tacoma after installing the Eibach lift kit?

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Nope still on stock UCAs. Typically UCAs are only required for 3"+ lift but I'm 2" However, aftermarket UCAs would help smooth out the ride a bit I've heard

@jonathannguyen1844

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia Same here, i put my eibachs on a couple of weeks ago and I am waiting to take it out for a spin off-road! xD

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathannguyen1844 you're gonna love it! I have a one year review video for the Eibach kit coming out within the next few weeks. I just haven't gotten around to editing lol super busy & moving this week so I have a lot going on

@jonathannguyen1844

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia oh man, im looking forward to it! Your channel has some great content!

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathannguyen1844 appreciate it 🙌🏻🙌🏻

I just lifted my tacoma and I have the same problem,did you drop the drive shaft and install the shims?

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I previously tried the CB drop but it didn't do anything. Flipping the stock shims to the correct direction like I did in this video fixed it, so I didn't need to install aftermarket shims.

@shiza237

Жыл бұрын

One thing to remember our two drive shaft system means the pinion angle has to point up! I also have the carrier bearing drop. But the axle pivot that the shims or tapered blocks provide is essential

Did u re use your u bolts? Need to install some shims and I'm debating lol

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I reused them since I didn’t add any shims but I was planning to use longer ones if I needed to add the shim

@steelersx17

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia yeah I've been readin on forums that ubolts like to stretch when u torque them and should never re use , but I'm thinking should be fine I'll just make to inspect them before installing again hope shims help

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m sure it’s okay haha just keep an eye on them and make sure to re torque after a week or so

@steelersx17

3 жыл бұрын

Still got some vibe sinstalled the shims today idk might just give up ,could just be the MT tires lol did bearing drop too 😅

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@steelersx17 dang yeah maybe they need to be rebalanced

I’ve also got alot of vibration coming from my Tacoma I feel it a lot while driving mostly on the pedal and driver side.

@VasquezTRD4x4

Жыл бұрын

Driveshaft?

@charlesburdette7497

Жыл бұрын

I get the same thing put 2 in lift on the front 21/2 in to level it out

@KnightWheelsMedia

Жыл бұрын

Might need shims if you're lifted

Crap, now i have to go double check mine.

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Anyone know what the code is for these stock shims? Had a shop install my AAL while I was o of town and it also vibes; checked underneath and they installed it without the shims.

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

What year is your truck? It seems the 2020+ don't have the shims according to some of the other commenters on this video. It may be the case that you just need to add some shims or do a cb drop. Look up Tacoma Shims. Most people recommend doing 1 degree per inch of lift (2" lift, go with 2 degree shims)

@stephenviggiano1610

2 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia 2018. I’m just gonna start plugging and playing around until I hammer it out. I only have vibes at 25-27. Accel and decel, same issue though, feels like I can feel the tired turning.

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenviggiano1610 If you have a 4x4 see if the vibration is still there when you engage 4x4. If it goes away, then it's likely the needle bearing gone bad and you'll wanna replace with the ECGS bushing. Also note that if you try the 4x4 thing on a road, only go in a straight line with 4x4 engaged or you could mess up the system/bind the front axles

Anybody knows if those shims are on the 2020 2021 taco off road? Worked on mine. And i don't have that shim. I have another paper thin shim. Just like on the other leafs.

@cuzz2895

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing here. I have a 2020 trd off road and no shim. Slight vibration at 45 mph but i believe i may have a tire not perfectly balanced

@cuzz2895

3 жыл бұрын

Btw i did an eibach lift set on second perch and eibach in rear with aal

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Weird so it isn't on the stock leaf pack for the 2020+ Tacomas? I wonder if Toyota fixed it. When you say paper thin shim, are you referring to the metal plates between each leaf in the pack?

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

So weird. I didn't know the 2020+ didn't have them. For your vibration, look up "Tacoma needle bearing vibration" if you have a 4x4.. could be that. Usually putting the truck in 4x4 will make the vibration go away & that's how you know it's the needle bearing. If not, try the tires but it could be from the lift still. You may need to do a 2 degree shim or the CB drop kit to fix it. Hope that helps!

@cuzz2895

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia thanks. I did the carrier bearing spacer just for good measure. Dont like the way they balanced my stock wheels. Have some RRW wheels headed here and gonna re balance. If that doesnt fix it i will try something else but it feels like a tire outta balance

Why is my 2023 Tacoma vibration at 60-70 miles a hour

@KnightWheelsMedia

Ай бұрын

is it lifted? upgraded wheels/tires?

Nice long sleeve

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks haha it's 1/1... for now

Just lifted my tacoma and notice a “hum” that oscillates around 40 mph. Is that the vibration you had?

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

No mine was more of a small vibration in the steering wheel and pedals around the 20-35mph range

@behindenemylines9033

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia It’s developed into that. I added a carrier bearing drop without change. The suspension shop wants to do a diff drop and go from there. What a pain. I think it’s the needle bearing.

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah needle bearing could do it. Gotta do the ECGS bushing to replace it 👎🏼

@NGcCharlie

2 жыл бұрын

@behindenemylines let me know if you find a resolution, I have the same issue with a 2.5" lift. I put it in 4wd and it goes away, but sounds like it's coming from the mid to rear though

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

If it goes away when you put it in 4x4 it’s most likely the needle bearing. You’ll want to upgrade to the ECGS bushing.

Oddly mine didn’t come with any shims. Hmm

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah from the comments on this video I found out that not every Tacoma has them. Different years and different trims may not have them.

Weird I don’t even have shims on my 2020

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

A few others have commented that as well. What package is your Tacoma? I wonder if they're only on the TRD Off Road/Pro versions maybe. If not, they might have just redesigned slightly for 2020+ and removed the shims.

@michaelwiles9160

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia mine is a 2020 TRD off road.

Wait what? When I lifted my tacoma, it didn't have the shims, and I just checked it, and no shim, but also no vibrations

@KnightWheelsMedia

2 жыл бұрын

I think some years don't have them

@guzmanpatriot

2 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia yeah, I'd believe that, mine is a 2016 sport

At 13:05 he cried inside s bit

@KnightWheelsMedia

8 ай бұрын

I cried outside

Are you selling the truck? I am guessing since you said “next guy that works on the truck”

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Haha noooo I was just joking because I’m most likely the next guy to work on the truck 😂 so I was cleaning them for myself lol

@danielsmart514

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia gotcha. Scared me man

You didn’t need to use the shim In the first place.

@KnightWheelsMedia

Жыл бұрын

The shims in the video are stock with the truck. I bought aftermarket shims thinking I needed them but never got around to putting them in. Then I found out the stock ones were backwards haha

@rx8dude907

Жыл бұрын

@@KnightWheelsMedia oh okay sorry I was confused. Recently installed progressive add a leaf but I didn’t use the stock shims as I saw it wasn’t needed from what I researched. But I was contemplating using the stock ones like you did.

Get to the point

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

you can skip through the video man! 👍

You say the word literally way too much.

@KnightWheelsMedia

Жыл бұрын

I literally don’t know what you’re talking about

Too much rambling

@KnightWheelsMedia

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Get to the point! Goodbye...

@KnightWheelsMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I "got to the point" of the video within the first 2 minutes... lol not sure what your issue is