# 2001 toyota tacoma shake **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 11, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425 "2008-09-11T00:19:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/1 "2008-09-11T00:19:51Z")
hi, My tacoma has a shake, its not too bead but getting worse every day. it only happens when its going between 50-60 miles and hour. its a 4 wheel drive standard. any ideas about what this could be. cheers! joe ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/2 "2008-09-11T00:24:59Z")
Wheel balance problem? Wheel alignment problem? Suspension component problem? The possibilities, considering the vehicle’s age, are almost unlimited. Tell us more about the maintenance history of this truck, please. ---
**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2008, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/3 "2008-09-11T22:34:03Z")
The shake is intermittent. the tires are pretty new. I just got it a few months ago… so I dont know that much about it. I havent had much work done other then the belts. I just lubed the drive shaft but I couldnt tell when it was full so I stopped. I am not sure what else to add. ---
**Author:** ![tacoma17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6a8cbe/32.png) [@tacoma17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tacoma17)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2008, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/4 "2008-09-16T01:52:57Z")
I have the same problem with my 99 tacoma 4x4 and posted it on the cartalk forum a couple weeks ago. I’ve replaced the shocks so I’ve eliminated them as a possible cause of the shaking/rocking when I accelerate to 55-65 mph. A couple people have suggested a broken sway bar as the cause of the swaying. You might want to check it out. ---
**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2008, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/5 "2008-09-19T01:40:57Z")
Thanks, I had a problem with what I thought was the shocks, the suspension was really tight and I felt every bump, also whenever I went over a pot hole it threw the truck around. turned out my tires were over inflated 5 lbs. I just thought, my parking brake was sticking on for quite a while, would a warped rotor create an intermittent problem like this? ---
**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2008, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/6 "2008-09-23T12:09:11Z")
I had the wheels balanced, replaced the back shocks, checked the bearings, replaced the front half axes. Tried puting weight in the back. I still have the shake and its getting worse, I am afraid I just have to wait for things to start breaking. If anyone has another avenue to try I’d appreciate it. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2008, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/7 "2008-09-23T23:13:49Z")
Try having the wheels balanced on a “road force” balancing machine. This spins the wheel while applying a simulated road force via a spinning drum pressed against the tread. Not all shops have these machines. They can pick up anomolies that regular wheel balancers cannot and they can be great in troubleshooting. ---
**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/8 "2008-09-30T23:35:05Z")
I had them balanced agin, this time on a hunter “road force” machine with the proper lug adaptor . so far it seems better but Ill know after my commute tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![joetogo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9f8e36/32.png) [@joetogo1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joetogo1)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2008, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-shake/19425/9 "2008-10-05T23:07:19Z")
well, its better. there is still a small shake in the seat but not as bad as it was. I am hesitant to say it but I think the road force balance did it.