# Tundra shimmy

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-shimmy/16338>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 7, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-shimmy/16338 "2008-07-07T15:51:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Ralbrecht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@Ralbrecht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralbrecht)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-shimmy/16338/1 "2008-07-07T15:51:28Z")

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I have a 2002 Tundra with 40K miles. From day one there has been a steering wheel shimmy. Numerous re-balance, rotations, and new tires have not solved the issue, only helped to lessen it. I have not had the tires balanced while mounted on the truck.  
  
  
  
 I have spoken to other Tundra onwers in the same year range that had similiar problem.  
  
  
  
 Any thoughts on balancing or an after market steering dampener?

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**Author:** ![GenieMiller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/858c86/32.png) [@GenieMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GenieMiller)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2008, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-shimmy/16338/2 "2008-07-07T15:59:44Z")

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Sounds more like a steering issue that a tire. I would think that a 02 would have a rack and pinion, which might have a defective design. Especially since other owner have had the same problem. You should check with your local dealer and see if there is a recall on it.