just wanted to introduce myself and ask a couple of questions. well, i sold my 03 land rover discoveryII and ended up with a 99 land cruiser. man, its kind of relief to get rid of my rover as much as i loved it, it was too often in the shop for something. anyway, i got a very clean 2 owner river rock grey with cdl. 112k on the clock, all scheduled maint. performed. i also own an 04 tacoma dbl cab 4x4. i love the cruiser so far, but have a concern. right at 70 mph it starts making a noise that feels like its coming from the drivers side front. it goes, mmm...mmm........mmm...mmm . i know that doesnt describe it well, but i will tell you that the tire is worn funny to the inside of the tire. i had toyota give it an overall inspection and the found nothing threatening. i plan on having tires rotated and balanced soon, but could it be something else like bearings wearing out? just give me your thoughts. thanks, -david.
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was the alignment checked?
By your discription, it kinda sounds like that song by Crash Test Dummies. Try turning the CD player off. Welcome to Mud by the way
Seriously though, the only noise that I hear on mine at that speed is the fender lining flapping in the wind. Make sure that it and other things that might be affected by strong wind are tight and secure.
Seriously though, the only noise that I hear on mine at that speed is the fender lining flapping in the wind. Make sure that it and other things that might be affected by strong wind are tight and secure.
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That sound at 70mph is the pure unadulterated mmm mmm of saving gas!
I had the same sound on my 99 when I purchased it. One of the tires was worn incorrectly due to lack of rotation by the previous owner. Turns out that this caused the alignment to be off as well. I ended up buying one new tire off of craigs and had the alignment done (four wheel). It worked. I also had them move the weights from the lip of the wheels to the center (tape weights).
It worked well, and no more vibration.
That sound at 70mph is the pure unadulterated mmm mmm of saving gas!
I had the same sound on my 99 when I purchased it. One of the tires was worn incorrectly due to lack of rotation by the previous owner. Turns out that this caused the alignment to be off as well. I ended up buying one new tire off of craigs and had the alignment done (four wheel). It worked. I also had them move the weights from the lip of the wheels to the center (tape weights).
It worked well, and no more vibration.
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I looked at getting a Disco. I joined Disco web while looking and asked how it did towing..(legitimate question) Right away they said "if you want a tow vehicle get a Suburban". I doubt I posted another question and went looking elsewhere. 
I ended up with my second LC and should have never looked at anything else!.
Welcome to the board!
AFA your problem goes, I would look at your tires. Dealers will put buttco tires on just so they look good.
~DMX
I ended up with my second LC and should have never looked at anything else!.
Welcome to the board!
AFA your problem goes, I would look at your tires. Dealers will put buttco tires on just so they look good.
~DMX
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yeah, everyone here seems a lot nicer than the stuck up jerks at discoweb. lots of knowledge there though. i couldnt think of a better user name... so... whatever. as far as my tires they are michelin ltx m/s. just out of alignment and worn real funny. i hope thats all it is. next question, can someone show a pic of some 275 bfg ko's on a stock suspension? this will be the brand as i've had nothing but great experience with them. but i dont know if i want to go 285 yet. your thoughts are appreciated.
David- Looks like you isolated your problem to your worn tires. I suspect maybe the PO slid on some ice during the winter and hitting a curb, knocking your alignment out. (It doesn't sound like a normal alignment issue to me.)
I'm running 285's on mine, but I have a 2" lift. I also have slight rubbing when I turn. I think it's due to my after market rims (offset), It's barely hitting the plastic inner fender and isn't a problem to drive.
The BFG KO's are pretty good, you'll find allot of info here if you search. I think it more a love/hate thing and not really a bad performing tire.
Where do you live?
~DMX
I'm running 285's on mine, but I have a 2" lift. I also have slight rubbing when I turn. I think it's due to my after market rims (offset), It's barely hitting the plastic inner fender and isn't a problem to drive.
The BFG KO's are pretty good, you'll find allot of info here if you search. I think it more a love/hate thing and not really a bad performing tire.
Where do you live?
~DMX
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well, i 've now noticed that it only does it while im in the throttle. i dont think its the tires. a mechanic buddy of mine i talked to last nite said its maybe an out of balance drive shaft, or worn bearings or u joint. im taking it in this week to have it solved hopefully.
