Drive shaft vibration
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Drive shaft vibration
I have a 03 F250 crew cab with a 2 piece drive shaft. From a complete stop while accelerating it seems my drive shaft is vibrating (only until 5 mph). Is this normal since this is a 2 piece drive shaft?
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Only at take off.
It only happens at take off from a stop sign/light. The vibration may put rippiles in a cup of water sitting in the drink holder put not bad enough to vibrate coins.
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New Tires and Oil
The truck is 4 wheel drive. Two weeks ago I put 4 new tires on. 285 / 75 / 16.
Two weeks ago I changed the fluid and used Mobil 1 syn (3.75 qts). However this issue was happening before and after oil change.
Two weeks ago I changed the fluid and used Mobil 1 syn (3.75 qts). However this issue was happening before and after oil change.
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do you have any lift?could be an angle problem
check u-joints for play and check at slip joint for play
do you hear any squeeks when it viberates?
check u-joints for play and check at slip joint for play
do you hear any squeeks when it viberates?
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Like these guys have mentioned, it could be several things.
Best bet is to start with the easy stuff:
1) inspect the u-joints
2) grease the slip joint
As for the rear differential, does the chatter get worse when you turn sharply at low speeds? If so, then you may need to change the fluid and put in some additive, or the clutch pack could be burned up.
Best bet is to start with the easy stuff:
1) inspect the u-joints
2) grease the slip joint
As for the rear differential, does the chatter get worse when you turn sharply at low speeds? If so, then you may need to change the fluid and put in some additive, or the clutch pack could be burned up.
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I suffered with this for 100k miles. I replaced u-joints, I replaced the carrier bearing, then I replaced some more u-joints. Then when I could stand it no more I took the damn thing out, took it to a driveline service shop and $120.00 later I had a like new truck.
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