Noise changing with Speed
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Noise changing with Speed
I have a pretty noticeable noise that follows road speed that sounds like a whirling (the best i can do to describe it). I originally thought it was my front needle bearings after looking around here and finding guzzle's page, but it really am thinking its in the rear end now. If I look back while driving it gets more noticeable...I have checked the rear drive line for play and the u-joints for damage and could not really see anything obvious. There is also quite a bit of vibration at different speeds on the highway (some speeds btwn 55-70 are worse than other). Anyone have any ideas?
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Have you checked your tires? Also when you check your u-joints, get a little rough checking them. I have had u-joints seem in good shape before, changed them out and my problem has been fixed.
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Check the tires for cupping....out of the ordinary chunks missing from the tread.
Use a prybar or large screw driver to get better leverage on the ujoints to see if there is any excessive play.
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Couldnt have said it better myself!
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The tires have no issues besides being a little old, the wear is really good. I'll be a little more aggressive with the u-joints when it stops raining. Does this sound like a driveline problem then? as opposed to something else...
