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Tom boucher
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 Posted:9/8/2005 17:07 |
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I have an '01 limited 2wd with a 5.4l. I have a vibration through 60 and 65. Very agrivating at 65mph. I have no lift, and it has a stock tire size. I recently replaced 1 rim. All the tires have been balanced, though I am willing to bet if I brought it back in, they would be out of balance again. I recently removed the driveshaft and replaced the u joints. What other issues may cause it to shake at 60-65mph. Other post that I have read in reference to this talk about shims on the shaft due to the angle after a lift, and things like that. The truck has no lift. The big ring weight appears to be in the same spot on the shaft as always. I do not see any visible damage to the shaft. The brakes do not pulse during braking which to me would indicate the rotors are not warped.. The shake is in the seat of your pants, in the seats. What do you all think?
Tom Boucher
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:9/8/2005 19:09 |
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Alignment.
Broken or loose shock mount.
Broken leaf in spring pack.
Worn bushing or ball joint.
Broken or loose tranny (or engine mount...long shot)
Why was the rim replaced?.
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Tom boucher
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• Houston, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 8/27/2003 |
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• 43 posts |
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Posted:9/8/2005 20:34 |
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lifetime alignment, just spent 120 on a new cam so that it could be properly adjusted..
Rim was "bent". It had quite a bit of play. it took up to 3+ ounces.
Ball joints have been checked, and I have tugged and pushed hard. Pretty sure they are good.
Upper shock mount in the rear, the bushings are going. I replaced one today, the other still to go. Can it cause a serious vibration? Body bushings are always an issue, but is usually the "monkey knocking under your foor feel".
Leaf springs- Do I look for a cracked one or something? How easy is it to spot?
I will also have to double check the motor and transmission mounts. I did a quick check, and they appeared fine.
I have read some of the nightmare posts and it worries me with some of the stuff these guys have had to go thru. Axels, pinions, shims, etc... I was thinking of balncing the shaft, and possibly rotating it 180.. Also thinking of putting up on stands, bringing it up to speed to see if I have any wobble in the wheels. What that would mean, i have no idea, but I am sure they should run pretty straight.. Thanks for the info. TOM
Tom Boucher
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