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mostly when taking off or rounding a corner i get this wierd hopping/vibrating occurrence that is really bothering me. I replaced tires and spark plugs already and had a mechanic check the front suspension visually and no answers. Please, someone help!
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Hello, I’m Pete from the Car Genius team at RepairPal. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this concern on your Toyota Tacoma. Based on the information provided with how you experience a weird hop or vibration when taking off or turning a corner, if this is a four wheel drive model vehicle the first thing I recommend checking into is to make sure the four wheel drive isn't stuck engaged as this can cause a "crow hop" type of feel. If it is found to be stuck engaged I recommend having the four wheel drive controls and components checked over to pinpoint the concern. If the four wheel drive system is found to be o.k. and with the components that have already been checked and replaced I recommend having the suspension system as well as axles inspected further to see if there are any issues with an axle, ball joint, control arm, or possibly even a strut. These inspections are usually best performed by having a reputable shop put your vehicle on a hoist as well as test driving the vehicle to help pinpoint the exact cause. In some cases having another shop/mechanic look at it with a new set of eyes and ears on the concern can help with identifying the fault. If you’d like to find a trusted, certified repair shop in your area, you can check here: https://repairpal.com/certified. If you need more advice, or have any further questions about your vehicle, we’re here to help. Just give us a call at 877-913-1554 where we will be happy to assist!