2004 4Runner Steering Shudder
 

Hello all,

I'm a new owner of a 2004 4Runner SR5, with 100,000 miles. I'm trying to solve a problem without going back to the dealer, who insists this problem doesn't exist. When I bought it at the dealer it had a bad shake at 60+ mph which was solved with balancing the tires but a shudder still remains in the steering wheel when driving at almost any speed and hitting bumps in the road. The car remains stable and in control, but the steering wheel shudders/shakes back and forth with each bump.

I figure something must be worn out, and am wondering if anyone else has had a problem similar to this. Any advice before I start swapping out parts would be much appreciated.