Road Vibration
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Road Vibration
Hey guys!
I have a '92 Bronco with 32" All-Terrains. I have had them on for a while and had no problems with them. Well lately I have noticed when I get to higher speeds (60-70mph) the Bronco vibrates a lot. Not a vibration like a tire is failing but more of a small vibration. I can feel it through the steering wheel and the pedals.
Any ideas? Someone told me to have the tires balanced, I did that and it didn't help the problem and the tire people had no ideas (as usual
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I have a '92 Bronco with 32" All-Terrains. I have had them on for a while and had no problems with them. Well lately I have noticed when I get to higher speeds (60-70mph) the Bronco vibrates a lot. Not a vibration like a tire is failing but more of a small vibration. I can feel it through the steering wheel and the pedals.
Any ideas? Someone told me to have the tires balanced, I did that and it didn't help the problem and the tire people had no ideas (as usual
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Originally posted by JBronco
Sounds like your driveshaft is in need of a rebuild and balance, since the tires were ruled out.
Are you sure it is in the steering wheel and the pedal?
Sounds like your driveshaft is in need of a rebuild and balance, since the tires were ruled out.
Are you sure it is in the steering wheel and the pedal?
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When was tha last time you had your tires rotated? If you dont rotate em enough to keep even wear, you can get what is called "cupping". This will cause a small vibration noticable more at higher speeds. BUT....if you rotate them after cupping has happened, then the vibration will increase just a bit at first then decrease as the tires wear down again. Thats the reason for rotating, keeps even tire wear and avoids cupping.
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Well, that definelty is a tire balance problem. Since your running 32" off-road tires, I suspect the guys at the tire shop did not put enough weights on. I used to work at a tire shop. When some newer guys (or the retards) used to balance tires, we always had problems.
THe problem is whan they balance big or off-road tires, those tires usually require a lot of weights to get them balanced. The retards always think the machine is wrong and they dont put the weights on.
If I was you..I would take it to a tire shop that sells big-off-road tires. I always had good luck with discount tire (no I did not work for them). Afterall it only costs like $10 and it should get rid of that vibration. HOPE THIS HELPS!!
THe problem is whan they balance big or off-road tires, those tires usually require a lot of weights to get them balanced. The retards always think the machine is wrong and they dont put the weights on.
If I was you..I would take it to a tire shop that sells big-off-road tires. I always had good luck with discount tire (no I did not work for them). Afterall it only costs like $10 and it should get rid of that vibration. HOPE THIS HELPS!!
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Well the tires were rotated and balanced about 3 wks. ago.
I think I may have found the problem but it'll take more driving tonight to be sure. The U-Joint on the rear drive shaft was bad and the drive shaft was able to move around a little. At higher speeds I am guessing that the movement was enough to vibrate the truck... We'll see though.
Thanks for the suggestions fellas!
I think I may have found the problem but it'll take more driving tonight to be sure. The U-Joint on the rear drive shaft was bad and the drive shaft was able to move around a little. At higher speeds I am guessing that the movement was enough to vibrate the truck... We'll see though.
Thanks for the suggestions fellas!
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