12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain Talk about the 12V engine and drivetrain here. This is for 1994-1998.5 engine and drivetrain discussion only.

Balanced Driveshaft..........no more vibration

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-05-2007, 12:49 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
roughstock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Balanced Driveshaft..........no more vibration

Holy Buckets Batman, did this make a difference or what! I have been getting this vibration at most speeds, worse at highway, I thought I changed everything, but I had another u joint go bad, so I was going to replace them, when I thought: maybe I should get it checked for straightness and balance.

ANYONE who has some vibration that has tried everything( tires, rims, bearings, u joines, carrier bearing, etc) get your driveshft balanced and checked for straightness. mine was straight, but was out of balance.

This made my truck feel like new. I thought I was going to have to live with the vibration. $200 got me both pieces of the shaft balanced and checked for straightness, and 3 new ujoints installed. Well worth it.

I hope this helps you.
Old 05-05-2007, 02:21 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
kd460's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Southeastern Michigan
Posts: 953
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Wow, $200 for everything? Thats a deal. Care to describe the vibrations you had and at what speeds? Thanks, KD
Old 05-06-2007, 12:11 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
roughstock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had a light constant vibration, more noticeable at higher Highway speeds. The seatbacks, shifter, and dash would vibrate. Still some bumps and vibes,but much less. (Some may just be from the 234,000miles on the truck.)
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fred Swanson
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
16
01-28-2006 09:58 AM
dssimecek
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
4
01-24-2006 09:49 AM
Maccandy
Towing and Hauling / RV
15
07-12-2005 03:56 PM
jdeereboy
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
2
06-20-2005 10:58 AM
ddestruel
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
5
11-11-2003 08:46 PM



Quick Reply: Balanced Driveshaft..........no more vibration



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:09 PM.