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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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towing pops and vibrates

2004 cummings diesel 3500 dully. it runs fine without a load, but load it up and pops and vibrates. take the load off and it runs fine. i checked the trailer and it's all fine. any ideas?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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From: San Diego, California, yea, one of them!
This sounds like U joints. Check them to see if the bolts are tight or if there is any play or they are spewing grease. If they are all tight I would jack up the rear end and turn the wheels to see if you can hear or feel play in the wheel bearings. If that checked out I would pull the differential cover and check the oil for metal and take a look at the gears. I am betting on U joints.
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