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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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Dreaded rumble strips

Hey guys still dealing with my van not shutting off but while I deal with that i figured I would start another thread to try to solve . I have the dreaded rumble strip noise/ vibration at plus 40 mph . I changed fluid , new torque converter and had a road force balance done . The noise still exists . The road force seemed to help but I can't justify new tires when the ones I have are pretty much brand new . I was gonna try the drive shaft next and then axle and wheel bearings . The drive shaft looks to spin true but not sure if that is the best way to check . I work long hours in my truck and the vibration makes for long rides , any help is appreciated
 
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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The drive shaft and u-joints need to be checked first. It's perhaps out of balance due an impact or the u-joints have worn to this point.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Ofourcobra
Hey guys still dealing with my van not shutting off but while I deal with that i figured I would start another thread to try to solve . I have the dreaded rumble strip noise/ vibration at plus 40 mph . I changed fluid , new torque converter and had a road force balance done . The noise still exists . The road force seemed to help but I can't justify new tires when the ones I have are pretty much brand new . I was gonna try the drive shaft next and then axle and wheel bearings . The drive shaft looks to spin true but not sure if that is the best way to check . I work long hours in my truck and the vibration makes for long rides , any help is appreciated
Hi Ofourcobra,

What's your van's model year and mileage? I'll do some digging and see what I can do to assist.

Crystal
 
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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Agree with "JWA". Also check your center bearing....that's where my problems were.
 
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20012 ford e250 33,000 miles
 
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