When I am on the freeway or even at 35 mph i am getting a vibration. it seems to be related to speed, not rpm. I assume that rules out the tranny. I have heard it is likely my pinion bearings. is there any other test that can be done to distinguish/rule out tire wear, driveline, pinion bearing or any other possible root to this problem. I suspect that my gear ratio may be too high also. Would this cause vibration problems as well? thanks.
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vibration problem HELP
- Thread starter zach78k5
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Can Can
Pusher Man
If the vibe always happens at a specific speed, regardless of what RPMs you're running, it could very likely be driveshaft related.
it could be as simple as your tires being out of balance.
Polaris
1/2 ton status
Mine does the same thing at the same speed, ever since we lifted it last year. Nothing is binding. It is worse since I broke the rear u-joint and slightly bent the yoke. I'm hoping it goes away when I replace the driveshaft/rear axle this week. I suppose you could take off the rear shaft and drive it in front wheel to help isolate the cause. We lifted the truck on a hoist and while I put it in gear and let off the brake, hubby observed the driveshaft looking a bit like it was going up & down. That was a pretty good indication of a driveshaft problem.
DOCKAWI650
Registered Member
this happend to my 87 suburban....If it is the same thing, there is a bushing for the driveshaft and this is worn out.
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BigTex
1/2 ton status
Mine had a pretty rough vibe also. I balanced the tires and I noticed a major difference. I have Swampers and they aren't the easiest to keep balanced. It's kind of a pain.
rampage
3/4 ton status
Use Equal (not the sugar substitute either /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif) on the inside of the tires. It's expensive but you'll never have to worry about weights flying off, it's self balancing. You'll have to call around to find it though.
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Use Equal (not the sugar substitute either /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif) on the inside of the tires. It's expensive but you'll never have to worry about weights flying off, it's self balancing. You'll have to call around to find it though.
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Just be sure to use clean dry air or the stuff will coagulate and not work anymore.
Moisture is the enemy of equal.
/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Use Equal (not the sugar substitute either /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif) on the inside of the tires. It's expensive but you'll never have to worry about weights flying off, it's self balancing. You'll have to call around to find it though.
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Just be sure to use clean dry air or the stuff will coagulate and not work anymore.
Moisture is the enemy of equal.
/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
