Shaking Steering Wheel 60-70mph
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I think this topic has been discussed quite a bit, and the result seems to be many, many opinions and first hand experience. Everything from dont waste your money to new tires, rotors, alignment, balancing...
my experience was this:
rolling on cheap 19s and springs... just after this setup was installed, I noticed the problem... I had done a few things to fix it, but fortunately, I did more reading then cracking open my wallet because I was watching everyone else in frustration spending cash with no results...
upgraded to high-end 20s, tein CS V2 coils... the problem was better, but not great... did the pre-tensioner adjustment and smooth as glass... cost almost nothing to have this done...
my experience was this:
rolling on cheap 19s and springs... just after this setup was installed, I noticed the problem... I had done a few things to fix it, but fortunately, I did more reading then cracking open my wallet because I was watching everyone else in frustration spending cash with no results...
upgraded to high-end 20s, tein CS V2 coils... the problem was better, but not great... did the pre-tensioner adjustment and smooth as glass... cost almost nothing to have this done...
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I definitely gotta try this because I changed my struts to new oem ones as well as I changed the rims back to stock 16s and the shake is a lot better but still there. How do I do this pre tensioner adjustment? When I go to the lexus service dept what exactly do I need to tell them to do it and what's the most it should cost? Thanks
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there is instructions in this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-searched.html
I also would do a search here (advanced search) https://www.clublexus.com/forums/search.php using the keyword "pretensioner" and select "GS - second generation" under "Search in Forum(s)", you'll dig, but it will be there. I believe the pretensioner adjustment is only valid for 2001 and above,
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Shaking Steering Wheel 60-70mph
I have the exact same problem, Have new Michelin tires, new rotors and brakes, new all four Lexus struts and all four Lexus Springs.
i went to dealer : they responded back saying i have front brake and rotor warped (give me a break) i told them there are new rotor and brakes in there, installed just 2 wks ago. I walked off trying not to have any argument with. --- That is not possible those new rotors or brake be that bad in 2 wks.
Changed Factory rims to custom rims - No solution.
Performed hi speed balancing on HUNTER GSP9700 series - No solution
My Observation: when car was lifted on hydraulic and put in drive (VSC turned off) found rear passenger side wheel hoping tremendously which causes vibration in vehicle, i dont know what the issue is.
I have been looking online but to this day i dont have any resolution.
i went to dealer : they responded back saying i have front brake and rotor warped (give me a break) i told them there are new rotor and brakes in there, installed just 2 wks ago. I walked off trying not to have any argument with. --- That is not possible those new rotors or brake be that bad in 2 wks.
Changed Factory rims to custom rims - No solution.
Performed hi speed balancing on HUNTER GSP9700 series - No solution
My Observation: when car was lifted on hydraulic and put in drive (VSC turned off) found rear passenger side wheel hoping tremendously which causes vibration in vehicle, i dont know what the issue is.
I have been looking online but to this day i dont have any resolution.
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