[Aph120]

Recently I have noticed that my truck is vibrating more and more. I have had this problem for a while and cannot seem to fix it. The tires have been balanced, and I even tried those Dyna Beads and they haven't helped. Now I'm beginning to wonder if it's got something to do with the driveline. I get a slight vibration at about 30 mph, then its gone until I hit 60mph and things really start shaking. It feels like it's coming from the rear but I can't tell. The stick vibrates pretty hard when I'm in 5th gear. Anyone have any suggestions, besides getting new rims and tires. I've got fairly new BFG ATs (32x11.50) on steel rims that were on an 88 chevy truck.


Thanks
Andrew

 

[Juicy Jaos]

Recently I have noticed that my truck is vibrating more and more. I have had this problem for a while and cannot seem to fix it. The tires have been balanced, and I even tried those Dyna Beads and they haven't helped. Now I'm beginning to wonder if it's got something to do with the driveline. I get a slight vibration at about 30 mph, then its gone until I hit 60mph and things really start shaking. It feels like it's coming from the rear but I can't tell. The stick vibrates pretty hard when I'm in 5th gear. Anyone have any suggestions, besides getting new rims and tires. I've got fairly new BFG ATs (32x11.50) on steel rims that were on an 88 chevy truck.


Thanks
Andrew

if it's lifted, it might be that carrier bearing that everyone talks about. you can shim an inch or so to stop the vibration. there was a post on this a week ago. someone correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[Juicy Jaos]

here's the link:

http://tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6704&highlight=carrier+bearing

 

[taco23]

Make sure your lugnuts are torqued correctly too. On stock rims, they're 85 ft/lbs.

 

[Bassmaster]

Recently I have noticed that my truck is vibrating more and more. I have had this problem for a while and cannot seem to fix it. The tires have been balanced, and I even tried those Dyna Beads and they haven't helped. Now I'm beginning to wonder if it's got something to do with the driveline. I get a slight vibration at about 30 mph, then its gone until I hit 60mph and things really start shaking. It feels like it's coming from the rear but I can't tell. The stick vibrates pretty hard when I'm in 5th gear. Anyone have any suggestions, besides getting new rims and tires. I've got fairly new BFG ATs (32x11.50) on steel rims that were on an 88 chevy truck.


Thanks
Andrew

I had this problem once before and it was my front ball joints. One was messed up some how. Replaced the ball joint, no problems. Might be worth a look.

 

[Aph120]

Yeah, I have about 2" of lift, but I've dropped the carrier bearing about 3/4" to correct the angle. Maybe it's a u-joint?

 

[Aph120]

How did you find out that it was a ball joint? Is there a way to check it out myself?