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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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i was wondering if anyone with toyo proxes has this same problem i do. i don't daily drive my truck, so it sits for a couple of days and when i hit the highway i have a bad vibration for at least 10 miles. its like the tires have flat spots from sitting, then when they get warmed up they get smoother. anyone else have this problem??? i just wondering if its the tires or something else... tires are proxes st 275/45/20 front and 295/45/20 rear. any help is appreciated

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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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I run a 275/60/16 Proxes and i travel alot. so my truck sits for up to 2 weeks at a time.. Never had that problem in the last 3 sets of Toyos..
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Nope, no problem whatsoever with my proxes. Best tires I've ever had, the ride is awesome.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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mine sits in the shop for a couple weeks at a time......


lol, no never had that issue either.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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thanks for the replys guys, the suspension guy at work said that he has seen it happen before. well i think i have something else wrong then, u joints are good, just had the tires re balanced to make sure, maybe pinion angle?? i got a bad vibration at 70mph and above. i've checked all the suspension bolts, all there and tight. anyone have any susgestions?? belltech 3/4 drop-2inch drop spindles-1inch lowering spring--shackle and hanger on rear. alignment is good.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Mine sits for several days at a time as well, and I've never had a problem.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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when u did the shackles and hangers did you shim the rear axle?
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lo&sloSierra
when u did the shackles and hangers did you shim the rear axle?

yep, i used the shims that came with the kit.. the thicker part of the shim points to the front of the truck, correct??
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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i've changed my thread title, i'm pretty sure i've ruled out the tires.. anyone else ever had a 70mph vibration? any ideas where i should start looking? thanks for any help.......

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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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18's here and never a problem. I would think that it is the tires if it goes away with heat in them. Bias ply tires do that. You should ask others with the 20's.
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