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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Mystery Vibration??????

Ok guys help me figure this one out, off and on I will get what feels like a front end vibration at freeway speeds 65-75mph. It is NOT consistant, some times it will show up at 50 other tims 68, and sometimes it won't come around for weeks then BAM there it is. I have replaced all front wheel baerings and done a complete front brake job. I have replaced all 4 tires and rims (Upgrades) still it comes and it goes. I have checked/replaced both engine mounts, they wore out, and the tranny mount. I've tried driving in different lanes, it's there/not, different speeds, it's there/not and it still remains a mystery.

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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Check the u-joints and hangar bearing if you have one.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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i have that same problem. When im on the highway doing about 75 i start to hear a hum and when i hit about 80 it begins to vibrate alittle. Might just be wind or is this constant with certain weather or just happens at different times?
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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i have that same problem. When im on the highway doing about 75 i start to hear a hum and when i hit about 80 it begins to vibrate alittle. Might just be wind or is this constant with certain weather or just happens at different times?
Angie
Yours sounds more like a tire problem. Check the pressures in all 4, and maybe get them balanced. Are these the same tires that were on it when your grandfather had it?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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No its alot less now that i have changed tires and checked pressure, it only happens on those really blustery windy days. Thanks for the advice anyways
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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I guess the best advice is to keep it under 70 on windy days. Enjoy your "new" Ranger.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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I wonder if the grille or headlight bezels are loose? Might sound/feel like a vibration if enough wind hits it.....just a thought.
 
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