Driveline Vibration

josterbauer · 02-04-2008, 07:50 AM

I am having a vibration at 70mph, that comes and goes while driving. Could this be a u-joint on the driveshaft. I still have that vibration at 55-65 that is constant. I may try and take out the driveshaft, and replace the u-joints and have it balanced. What has everyone else had.

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***05hummincummins*** · 02-04-2008, 07:52 AM

Does it do it when your off the fuel or not?

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josterbauer · 02-04-2008, 07:58 AM

The 55-65 vibration that is constant does it all the time weather under load or not. I was cruising at 70 when the vibration comes and goes.

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04.5 ctd cc, auto, 4x4, 2" leveling kit, Quad Commander, Walbro 392 Custom, Smarty Programmer SW3, Afe torque tube, EAAU 4090 air filter, All lubes synthetic amsoil, Muffler gone, Nasta s.s. nerf bars, Access Tonneau Cover, More to come,

***05hummincummins*** · 02-04-2008, 08:00 AM

It might be a belt broke it a tire.

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josterbauer · 02-04-2008, 08:01 AM

How in the world would I find that out??

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truckbouy2 · 02-04-2008, 08:02 AM

Go here....
Vibration: 3rd Generation Dodge Ram Trucks - Carson Dodge Chrysler Support

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***05hummincummins*** · 02-04-2008, 08:04 AM

My opinon a ujoint will do it all the time i would take it to your tire shop and tell them to check it out.

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05 white quad cab short bed g56 6 speed, 4" pipe, k&n intake and smarty!!! SB 3600# DD!!! Dipricol pryo,boost,fuel and leveled with AR dale jr black cannon wheel's an 33's...

BBRam · 02-04-2008, 08:15 AM

U-Joints are common, but not to rule out tires or even flexplate issues.

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DRFTR · 02-04-2008, 10:56 AM

i found that my rear end was worn out when i couldnt diagnose the vibration.

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workinmachine · 02-05-2008, 06:36 AM

I've talked to people in the past where there front driveshaft was out of balance or even bent a little.

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josterbauer · 02-05-2008, 10:39 AM

I have taken the front driveshaft off, and drove with it like that, and found that it was not the problem.

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04.5 ctd cc, auto, 4x4, 2" leveling kit, Quad Commander, Walbro 392 Custom, Smarty Programmer SW3, Afe torque tube, EAAU 4090 air filter, All lubes synthetic amsoil, Muffler gone, Nasta s.s. nerf bars, Access Tonneau Cover, More to come,

manchildau65 · 02-12-2008, 02:35 PM

Monday I had a similar problem with vibration at highway speed, took it to the dealer (still under warranty) and they deemed that both rear u-joints were shot. Had both replaced yesterday but still have the vibration today above 65 mph. Took it back to the dealership and they are now replacing the entire driveshaft, "just in case". I'm not sure what to think, it actually happened during a period of time I wasn't actually abusing the truck with the cummins power.

Anyone else have their driveshaft replaced?

02-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
josterbauer Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monticello, MN Posts: 242 josterbauer's Truck Pics	Driveline Vibration I am having a vibration at 70mph, that comes and goes while driving. Could this be a u-joint on the driveshaft. I still have that vibration at 55-65 that is constant. I may try and take out the driveshaft, and replace the u-joints and have it balanced. What has everyone else had. __________________ 04.5 ctd cc, auto, 4x4, 2" leveling kit, Quad Commander, Walbro 392 Custom, Smarty Programmer SW3, Afe torque tube, EAAU 4090 air filter, All lubes synthetic amsoil, Muffler gone, Nasta s.s. nerf bars, Access Tonneau Cover, More to come,

02-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
manchildau65 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corning, NY Posts: 98 manchildau65's Truck Pics	2006 highway vibration Monday I had a similar problem with vibration at highway speed, took it to the dealer (still under warranty) and they deemed that both rear u-joints were shot. Had both replaced yesterday but still have the vibration today above 65 mph. Took it back to the dealership and they are now replacing the entire driveshaft, "just in case". I'm not sure what to think, it actually happened during a period of time I wasn't actually abusing the truck with the cummins power. Anyone else have their driveshaft replaced?

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02-04-2008, 07:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
*05hummincummins* SMOKIN YA Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Connellsville, Pa Posts: 431 05hummincummins's Truck Pics	Does it do it when your off the fuel or not? __________________ 05 white quad cab short bed g56 6 speed, 4" pipe, k&n intake and smarty!!! SB 3600# DD!!! Dipricol pryo,boost,fuel and leveled with AR dale jr black cannon wheel's an 33's...

02-04-2008, 07:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
josterbauer Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monticello, MN Posts: 242 josterbauer's Truck Pics	The 55-65 vibration that is constant does it all the time weather under load or not. I was cruising at 70 when the vibration comes and goes. __________________ 04.5 ctd cc, auto, 4x4, 2" leveling kit, Quad Commander, Walbro 392 Custom, Smarty Programmer SW3, Afe torque tube, EAAU 4090 air filter, All lubes synthetic amsoil, Muffler gone, Nasta s.s. nerf bars, Access Tonneau Cover, More to come,

02-04-2008, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
*05hummincummins* SMOKIN YA Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Connellsville, Pa Posts: 431 05hummincummins's Truck Pics	It might be a belt broke it a tire. __________________ 05 white quad cab short bed g56 6 speed, 4" pipe, k&n intake and smarty!!! SB 3600# DD!!! Dipricol pryo,boost,fuel and leveled with AR dale jr black cannon wheel's an 33's...

02-04-2008, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
josterbauer Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monticello, MN Posts: 242 josterbauer's Truck Pics	How in the world would I find that out?? __________________ 04.5 ctd cc, auto, 4x4, 2" leveling kit, Quad Commander, Walbro 392 Custom, Smarty Programmer SW3, Afe torque tube, EAAU 4090 air filter, All lubes synthetic amsoil, Muffler gone, Nasta s.s. nerf bars, Access Tonneau Cover, More to come,

02-04-2008, 08:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
truckbouy2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Paul+Duluth, MN Posts: 6 truckbouy2's Truck Pics	Go here.... Vibration: 3rd Generation Dodge Ram Trucks - Carson Dodge Chrysler Support __________________ truckbouy2 03 2500 HD QC

02-04-2008, 08:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
*05hummincummins* SMOKIN YA Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Connellsville, Pa Posts: 431 05hummincummins's Truck Pics	My opinon a ujoint will do it all the time i would take it to your tire shop and tell them to check it out. __________________ 05 white quad cab short bed g56 6 speed, 4" pipe, k&n intake and smarty!!! SB 3600# DD!!! Dipricol pryo,boost,fuel and leveled with AR dale jr black cannon wheel's an 33's...

02-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
BBRam Super Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 17,321 BBRam's Truck Pics	U-Joints are common, but not to rule out tires or even flexplate issues. __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

02-04-2008, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
DRFTR Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 371 DRFTR's Truck Pics	i found that my rear end was worn out when i couldnt diagnose the vibration. __________________ 00 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 carter lp,Super B Special, mbrp 4", juice w/att, homemade intake, 33's, three trannies later---> almost enough power

02-05-2008, 06:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
workinmachine Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barbers Hill Posts: 4 workinmachine's Truck Pics	I've talked to people in the past where there front driveshaft was out of balance or even bent a little. __________________ 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with the 600 cummins. Lots of accesories course more to come!

02-05-2008, 10:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
josterbauer Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monticello, MN Posts: 242 josterbauer's Truck Pics	I have taken the front driveshaft off, and drove with it like that, and found that it was not the problem. __________________ 04.5 ctd cc, auto, 4x4, 2" leveling kit, Quad Commander, Walbro 392 Custom, Smarty Programmer SW3, Afe torque tube, EAAU 4090 air filter, All lubes synthetic amsoil, Muffler gone, Nasta s.s. nerf bars, Access Tonneau Cover, More to come,