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Oct 20, 2004 | 10:26 PM

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teg2_nv

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Vibration at 35-45mph?

Could anybody tell me why I am getting vibration at 35-45 mph only when cruising, when accellerating it is not as pronounced.

2000 F-350 Lariat LE, Dually, 4x4.

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Oct 21, 2004 | 07:28 AM

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supernewguy

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If you are running tires that are not recommended for the stock rim width 7". ie. 33s or 305s on a 7 inch rim. Its real hard to balance and you will get uneven wear.

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Oct 21, 2004 | 07:35 AM

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skippyp

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Would you consider this a droning noise- somewhere in the 1400 rpm range?

if so, ford says it's normal.

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Oct 21, 2004 | 04:37 PM

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Stock tires, only when I am off of the accelerator. It sounds more like a shudder, the steering wheel and daashboard vibrates. Could it be a lack of fluid in the diff or x-fer case or driveshaft?

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Oct 21, 2004 | 04:51 PM

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Big Orn

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Teg2_nv - is it while cruising or off the accelerator?

Check ujoints, carrier bearing, and ring/pinion setup.

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Oct 22, 2004 | 08:28 AM

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teg2_nv

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Has anyone heard of the rubber deteriorating in the driveshaft center bearing?

Rear driveshaft ujoints are ok, haven't checked the front?

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Oct 22, 2004 | 09:09 AM

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Every once in a while, I get the same kind of 'shuddering' between 48 and 52. It gets so bad sometimes, that I have to either floor it or slam on the brakes to get out of that speed range. The steering wheel shakes side to side, the front end is oscillating, it's pretty scary. At any other speed, it's as smooth as silk...I can cruise all day long at any other speed with no problems at all.

I don't get it. I had the dealer check it out, they said there's nothing wrong/nothing they can do. The tires are balanced, my brakes are fine, etc.

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Oct 22, 2004 | 10:59 AM

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peanuts

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I use to get the same in my 00 150 between 60-65 when towing a trailer. Is it during towing or all the time?

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