BAD vibration at low speeds

[Dccork601]

My 1994 2.3 5spd has a BAD vibration whenever I let off the accelerator in any gear. If I push in the clutch, it doesn't seem to do it. Has anyone else had this problem? Im assuming it has something to do with the rear axle

 

[2011Supercab]

Typical sign of a bad U-Joint.

 

[4x4junkie]

Welcome to TRS

U-joints certainly are a possibility here, but so is a loose rear pinion yoke, also the rear driveshaft center carrier bearing.
Is the vibration more like a humming/buzzing, grinding, or shaking vibration? (or some combination of those?)
Have you gotten under there and looked at things yet?

 

[Dccork601]

Welcome to TRS

U-joints certainly are a possibility here, but so is a loose rear pinion yoke, also the rear driveshaft center carrier bearing.
Is the vibration more like a humming/buzzing, grinding, or shaking vibration? (or some combination of those?)
Have you gotten under there and looked at things yet?

Its more of a shudder I guess. It feels like something is binding up. I have gotten underneath and everything seems tight. I do also have an ABS and Ebrake light that comes on when I hit the brakes, and doesn't turn off again until I start to accelerate away from a full stop

 

[Dccork601]

Update: Its the carrier bearing. Completely gone. The dust shield had been separated for a while now and it must've finally let loose. Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[SenorNoob]

Good opportunity to go single piece.

 

[Dccork601]

Installing the new carrier bearing, and there is this metal dust shield that is just loose on the bearing. I thought when I torque down the nut it would cinch up. It did not. Is it ok to just leave it loose or do I need to take the bearing back off?

 

[Dccork601]

This is what it looks like