ati190
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- Vehicle Year
- 1992
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Hello all
I have vibration coming from my driveshaft. How am I sure? Well i'll fill you in. My carrier bearing went out initially, so I removed the driveshaft, and took both pieces to a local machine shop. Well they didn't mark anything, and I got the shaft back misaligned, took it back, they claimed to have realigned it. However I had the shaft balanced, and it was way out, but i still get vibration (shuddering in the cab). The rear end is fine, bearings and all. Transmission/engine mounts fine. Outpout shaft fine. No play in anything. I've tripple checked everything. U-joints are new as well. Tires brand new/balanced and aligned. Leading me to believe its the shaft.
While it was at the machine shop I had purchased a carrier bearing, they claimed I needed the one for the 4x4, even though my truck is 2wd. I.D is apparently different. The truck is an extended cab. So I returned the bearing for the 4x4 bearing. They slapped it on and away I went. I still get vibrations at 45mph-55mph. Could they have balanced the shaft with a bad center carrier bearing? Also, the slip yoke in the rear shaft is a bit worn.
I'd like to replace my driveshaft I guess. I need this shuddering gone. I normally have patience, and can ignore various noises, but this I can not.
Would this be my best bet?. How much should one run me from a junkyard? I'm looking to get both sections. Or get a one piece even though noone has done it on a 2wd?
thanks
ati190
I have vibration coming from my driveshaft. How am I sure? Well i'll fill you in. My carrier bearing went out initially, so I removed the driveshaft, and took both pieces to a local machine shop. Well they didn't mark anything, and I got the shaft back misaligned, took it back, they claimed to have realigned it. However I had the shaft balanced, and it was way out, but i still get vibration (shuddering in the cab). The rear end is fine, bearings and all. Transmission/engine mounts fine. Outpout shaft fine. No play in anything. I've tripple checked everything. U-joints are new as well. Tires brand new/balanced and aligned. Leading me to believe its the shaft.
While it was at the machine shop I had purchased a carrier bearing, they claimed I needed the one for the 4x4, even though my truck is 2wd. I.D is apparently different. The truck is an extended cab. So I returned the bearing for the 4x4 bearing. They slapped it on and away I went. I still get vibrations at 45mph-55mph. Could they have balanced the shaft with a bad center carrier bearing? Also, the slip yoke in the rear shaft is a bit worn.
I'd like to replace my driveshaft I guess. I need this shuddering gone. I normally have patience, and can ignore various noises, but this I can not.
Would this be my best bet?. How much should one run me from a junkyard? I'm looking to get both sections. Or get a one piece even though noone has done it on a 2wd?
thanks
ati190