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Old May 23, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Hello - I have a 2002 SD 4WD auto trans extended cab/short bed (92K miles). Run 55psi front and 70 psi rear per door placard. Recently started getting a vibration when cruising at 45MPH and to a lesser extent at 55MPH. I was due for new tires so I got Hercules which where balanced and also had the alignment checked (no problems.) Vibration has subsided greatly but still does it at 45MPH. A little faster or slower and it goes away. I checked the u-joints on the (one-piece) driveshaft and they seem tight. I do not feel any vibration in the steering wheel but really cannot tell if it is coming from the front or the rear. Any thoughts on possible gremlin would be appreciated
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Im assuming you feel it in the seat? If so, its often towards the rear, feel it in the steering wheel its often towards the front. I have a vibration in the seat at 55-60, u-joints good, tires good. Im looking toward shocks(107k miles) on them, and servicing the rear end. Couple ideas for ya... Jay
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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in my 99 i had a similar vibration
ended up pulling the rear driveline and driving it in 4wd, vibration gone
had shaft rebalanced, been smooth ever since
 
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Old May 24, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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Pull the rear drive shaft and check ujoints for smooth operation by hand..Thats the only way.
 
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