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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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Bad 4x4 vibrations

On slick snowy roads if I travel over 20 mph the front end of my truck feels like its about to explode. Bad vibrations and a shake in the steering wheel.
Everything on the front end feels and looks to be tight.
What could be the cause of this .
I only have 32500 miles on the truck so I cant imagine anything being worn out already.

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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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315 BFG ATS....All terrains??? I have micky tompson baja claws....(dont get them unless its ONLY for offroad....wear bad on ANY asphalt but still excelent for mudding) and the fronts wear really weird....they get all cupped. Just check those or maybe try rotating them. Also maybe mud on the backs of the rims??? idk hope this helps sum!! Roll on!
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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check the front drive shaft. could be u joints, double cardan, slip yoke or any combination of the above, it would pay to verify the axle u joints are in good shape as it super sux if they pop under load.

If you have had the front shaft off you could simply be out of phase
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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by high country
check the front drive shaft. could be u joints, double cardan, slip yoke or any combination of the above
I vote for the front DS as well, the CV (double cardan) joint specifically.
It barely handles the stock lift, let alone 5 inches.


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Old Dec 3, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Well Ive checked it all out and only found one upper ball joint that was real bad. It is now replaced and 4x4 is still horriable.

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