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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Driveshaft vibration

I have a '90 F-150. The driveshaft has increased in vibration over the past few months. I have replaced the universal joints, carrier bearing and balanced the rear tires. The rear end seems tight, so what do I do? Please Help!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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If your tires are balanced, the u-joints are new, the carrier bearing is new, and all the suspension bushings are tight, I would take it to a shop and make sure the drive shaft itself is tight. It could have had a weight fall off.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Or be bent.....gotta do something fore it wallers out the tranny bearings and the yoke bearing.No bubbles in the tires?No re-treads?Bent rims?Unevenly tightened lugnuts?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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I did forget to mention that the transmission(5 speed) was just replaced. The vibration was before and after.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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If you want to try and balance the driveshaft yourself it can be done. The process is described in one of my repair manuals. Of course it isn't as dependable as a professional balance job but it should get the job done.






 
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