I know that some of you have dealt with the same issue and fixing it seems to have as many solutions as the number of parts on LR3. Basically, I have larger Wildpeak Tires on my 265/60. Had them on the LR3 for a couple of years and never a problem. Recently when driving from California back to Seattle, I noticed a slight shake in the steering wheel above 40mph. I had replaced the steering rack prior to heading out on that trip. It was a bit dependent on the surface of the road. I rotated the tires and rebalanced them. The shake actually got worse. It was recommended to me to go to a specialist in Seattle and they did marvelous job at balancing the wheels. All of the wheels where off, done by a tire chain store, which shall be unnamed. The vehicle drove fine with a tinge of shake which the specialist attributed to the tires and their aggressive thread. I could live with that. I ride my motorcycles most of the time so the beast often sits parked for almost a week at the time. Two days ago, I took it out for a spin and the shake was back. Stopped at the buddy's garage and we lifted it up and nothing was moving around in the suspension. After I took it back home, no shake. What gives? It is driving me mad. Any suggestions? Something is obviously not right.

 

I have wildpeaks in 265/65/18 and definitely not that aggressive or caused any shakes, you need to go right over over the suspension starting at the LCA bushes, balljoints, wheel bearings, rack ends/tie rods and then the brake rotors. Also check the steering universal for play as they wear or can come loose.

 

I run much large at 275/65/18 - so almost two more inches. No issues.

Check your brake caliper slide pins. Its amazing how brake issues can translate to odd vibrations. Also look at your rear lateral/toe links. If they have play you can get vibrations with aggressive tires. But if there is play the truck will tend to wonder a bit and you find you are always correcting the steering. But as mentioned, bushings are often the biggest cause. Front lowers and rear uppers tend to go first.

 

Thank you Loanrangie and Dakota T for your responses. Even though there is a shake in the steering wheel, the LR does not wander. I will check the steering universal . I've checked all of the items on the list and everything checked out. I replaced the lower control arms about two years ago. All the businshing on the upper control were solid. I will go over the brakes as well. It was interesting that after the vehicle was lifted up on the rack, the shake went away. I am sure it will come back after the suspension settles down. Will keep you posted.

 

Where the lower arms OEM? If not, what brand? And to clarify, rear uppers. Fronts last pretty much forever besides a loss in elasticity. Usually if the front lowers are shot the rear uppers are.