89 2.9 help!!!

rata209 · 08-08-2012, 01:58 PM

I have a 1989 ford Ranger 4x4 xlt that is having some shaking issues. A little back ground within the pase couple years the transmission went out and i had it rebuilt and it only has about 10,000 miles on it since then. The problem i am having is when i take off from a complete stop i get a shake that feels like it starts right under the center consle and works its way back till its gone at about 10 to 15mph. I have checked and changed almost everything. I changed all the ujoints replaced the main drive line and had tires balanced. I am leaning toward something being wrong with the transfer case posibly not properly adjusted(can they even be adjusted?)corectly. the reason why i think this is becasue when i put it in 4wd it will shake violently when i turn kind of like the shake that i feel on take off nust on steroids. Can some one please HELP or steer me in the right direction.

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Rowdy Fitzgerald · 08-15-2012, 03:32 PM

Does it have auto hunts or manual hubs? Have you checked the u-joints in the axels? Is it a automatic or a manual trans?

scooter · 08-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Driveshaft u-joints or if its a extended cab check your carrier bearing. Both will cause that. Especialy the carrier bearing.

cmr2 · 08-16-2012, 08:20 PM

checked the tranny mount bolts ,fly plate ,nothing there ?

08-08-2012, 01:58 PM	#1
rata209 New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	89 2.9 help!!! I have a 1989 ford Ranger 4x4 xlt that is having some shaking issues. A little back ground within the pase couple years the transmission went out and i had it rebuilt and it only has about 10,000 miles on it since then. The problem i am having is when i take off from a complete stop i get a shake that feels like it starts right under the center consle and works its way back till its gone at about 10 to 15mph. I have checked and changed almost everything. I changed all the ujoints replaced the main drive line and had tires balanced. I am leaning toward something being wrong with the transfer case posibly not properly adjusted(can they even be adjusted?)corectly. the reason why i think this is becasue when i put it in 4wd it will shake violently when i turn kind of like the shake that i feel on take off nust on steroids. Can some one please HELP or steer me in the right direction. THANK YOU
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08-15-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
Rowdy Fitzgerald Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Squaw Valley, Ca Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 302 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Huntin Rig Posts: 774 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Does it have auto hunts or manual hubs? Have you checked the u-joints in the axels? Is it a automatic or a manual trans? __________________ Rowdy 87 Ext cab Ranger 6" lift with ford 9"/ Dana 44, 4.56's, 35" KM2's, Explorer leafs, 5.0, NP435 Dana 20, 6" Baja flare fenders. You've gotta be shitty to get better!
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08-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
scooter October OTOTM Winner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.W. Oklahoma Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 5.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: FUN. Posts: 1,133 Rep Power: 27 iTrader: (0)	Driveshaft u-joints or if its a extended cab check your carrier bearing. Both will cause that. Especialy the carrier bearing. __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 5.0L H.O.,C-6 Transmission,203/205 doubler, Rockwells 4 wheel steer,44in Boggers, 3-link front, 1-link rear. Drunken Rock Brigade. OCT 2008 OTOTM Cardomain:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2927642
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08-16-2012, 08:20 PM	#4
cmr2 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana central Year: 1989 Make: Ranger Model: Std.cab Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: Hobbies,fun Posts: 36 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	checked the tranny mount bolts ,fly plate ,nothing there ?
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