Vibration when driving DC with rear windows down - TundraTalk.net

bgreen1115 · 05-03-2008, 08:28 PM

I have an '08 double cab and was out driving with the kids in the back seat today. They asked me to put the back windows down (the first time I've had them down since purchasing it). With the front windows up and one or both of the back windows down, the truck started shaking like a plane in turbulence. It was real loud and unbearable. It went away if I put the front window down. Has anyone else had this problem?

2008_CrewMax · 05-03-2008, 08:32 PM

thats just the flutter .. havent gotten it in my CREWMAX

.. but i have gotten it in other cars

euphoria · 05-03-2008, 09:18 PM

My wife used to have a PT Cruiser that would do that. Yes it was annoying.

HOOYAATUNDRA · 05-03-2008, 10:21 PM

That my friend is a pressure differential from the aerodynamics of the truck. It is not a problem at all. You will just have to crack one of the front windows to aleviate the problem. I don't think I have ever been in a 4door vehicle that does not do this.
Hope this helps
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Deznutjob · 05-04-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bgreen1115

I have an '08 double cab and was out driving with the kids in the back seat today. They asked me to put the back windows down (the first time I've had them down since purchasing it). With the front windows up and one or both of the back windows down, the truck started shaking like a plane in turbulence. It was real loud and unbearable. It went away if I put the front window down. Has anyone else had this problem?

Hey B, just tell the kids the windows are broken and they won't go down while you're driving.

bgreen1115 · 05-04-2008, 08:35 PM

I guess it's normal. I'd never experienced anything like it before. I was out with the kids again today and wound the windows down again just for the heck of it. It wasn't as bad today. Like someone said, I think it was the combination of the speed I was going, the road I was on, etc. that caused it to vibrate so much the first time. I remember back in High School when one of the science teachers showed us a video of this bridge out west. Something about the conditions and wind caused the bridge to undulate up and down like a sine wave until it collapsed. I think I met those same conditions yesterday.

farnorcaltrd · 05-04-2008, 08:50 PM

Bg, yea mine does the same thing, just crack one of the fronts a little bit it goes away, I think mine is caused by turbulance off of the tow mirrors? No biggie have had other cars do it someworse than others!! Oh and that bridge was probibly the Tacoma Narrows bridge back in the 60's alot was learned from that collapse about bridge construction and wind turbulance!!

Mickey · 05-05-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bgreen1115

I guess it's normal. I'd never experienced anything like it before. I was out with the kids again today and wound the windows down again just for the heck of it. It wasn't as bad today. Like someone said, I think it was the combination of the speed I was going, the road I was on, etc. that caused it to vibrate so much the first time. I remember back in High School when one of the science teachers showed us a video of this bridge out west. Something about the conditions and wind caused the bridge to undulate up and down like a sine wave until it collapsed. I think I met those same conditions yesterday.

Mr. Green I drive with all 5 down and when you get next to a semi or if it's a windy day you get that flutter. It's just the way the wind flows around the Tundra.

Deznutjob · 05-05-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey

Mr. Green I drive with all 5 down and when you get next to a semi or if it's a windy day you get that flutter. It's just the way the wind flows around the Tundra.

Mickey does this at least once a week, usually the day after his wife prepares home made Mexican food for dinner.

jtruck618 · 05-06-2008, 08:25 PM

I had an 02 Ram and had no problem with this. When I got my 06 Silverado, I started noticing the same explained noise. It is pretty bad and annoys the heck out of me. My rear window does not slide but not sure if this would help the problem.

mitch · 05-07-2008, 11:07 AM

My 07 dodge nitro and my 08 tundra DC does this. Really annoying.

ramoine · 05-07-2008, 12:01 PM

I think that the problem lies with the way some interior elements are arranged in the different vehicles .
Or maybe not .

Deznutjob · 05-07-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ramoine

I think that the problem lies with the way some interior elements are arranged in the different vehicles .
Or maybe not .

I think you may be right Bill! Or maybe not.

ramoine · 05-07-2008, 12:14 PM

LOL , thanks Bro , I think ?

johnnyquad17 · 05-07-2008, 05:49 PM

The reason it does this is because it is air tight. All the well made cars and trucks do this. My buddy is a mechanic at BMW.

05-03-2008, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
bgreen1115 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Vibration when driving DC with rear windows down I have an '08 double cab and was out driving with the kids in the back seat today. They asked me to put the back windows down (the first time I've had them down since purchasing it). With the front windows up and one or both of the back windows down, the truck started shaking like a plane in turbulence. It was real loud and unbearable. It went away if I put the front window down. Has anyone else had this problem?

05-03-2008, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	thats just the flutter .. havent gotten it in my CREWMAX .. but i have gotten it in other cars __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

05-03-2008, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
euphoria Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Emporia, Ks Posts: 135	My wife used to have a PT Cruiser that would do that. Yes it was annoying. __________________ 2008 DC, SR5, Black TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI

05-03-2008, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
HOOYAATUNDRA Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	Windows That my friend is a pressure differential from the aerodynamics of the truck. It is not a problem at all. You will just have to crack one of the front windows to aleviate the problem. I don't think I have ever been in a 4door vehicle that does not do this. Hope this helps 2008 Double cab SR5 5.7 4x4 *****19.5highway MPG*****

05-04-2008, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
farnorcaltrd Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 34	Bg, yea mine does the same thing, just crack one of the fronts a little bit it goes away, I think mine is caused by turbulance off of the tow mirrors? No biggie have had other cars do it someworse than others!! Oh and that bridge was probibly the Tacoma Narrows bridge back in the 60's alot was learned from that collapse about bridge construction and wind turbulance!! __________________ 2007 Tundra D/C s/b TRD 4x4 Blue Streak Metallic!!TOY PULLER 2002 Proline 25' Walk (fishin fun) 2005 Arctic Cat King Cat 900efi (mountain climbin winter ride) 2005 Suzuki GSF 1200 (arm stretchin summer ride)

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05-04-2008, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
bgreen1115 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	I guess it's normal. I'd never experienced anything like it before. I was out with the kids again today and wound the windows down again just for the heck of it. It wasn't as bad today. Like someone said, I think it was the combination of the speed I was going, the road I was on, etc. that caused it to vibrate so much the first time. I remember back in High School when one of the science teachers showed us a video of this bridge out west. Something about the conditions and wind caused the bridge to undulate up and down like a sine wave until it collapsed. I think I met those same conditions yesterday.

05-06-2008, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	I had an 02 Ram and had no problem with this. When I got my 06 Silverado, I started noticing the same explained noise. It is pretty bad and annoys the heck out of me. My rear window does not slide but not sure if this would help the problem.

05-07-2008, 11:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
mitch Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: st.louis Posts: 72	My 07 dodge nitro and my 08 tundra DC does this. Really annoying.

05-07-2008, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	I think that the problem lies with the way some interior elements are arranged in the different vehicles . Or maybe not . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

05-07-2008, 12:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	LOL , thanks Bro , I think ? __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

05-07-2008, 05:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
johnnyquad17 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 35	The reason it does this is because it is air tight. All the well made cars and trucks do this. My buddy is a mechanic at BMW.

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