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2004 pathy with vibration issue

Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 8:46 am
by woolly
getting vibration when driving, seems to lessen when coasting, had u-joints checked and 4 wheel alignment, no luck. Tires balanced. Seems to be in the drivetrain. any suggestion on what next to check?

Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 9:04 am
by mar1
does it feel like you're losing control with the vibration?

could be your shocks.

Control is no issue, just vibrations

Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 9:20 am
by woolly
shocks Ok

Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 3:14 pm
by fleurys
how did you have your ujoints checked ?? because mine was causing a vibration and there was no lose in them, but when I changed them, I saw that they were 'cupping' so the needle bearings were starting to be square.... so you cannot be sure unless you remove the drive shaft and really have a feel for them... just eye looking or small movement while the shaft is still attached is not enough....

Update

Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 12:18 pm
by woolly
Bought pathy to machine shop to check balance on drive shaft and was told the u-joint are the cause of the vibration, having them replaced today, will see if this fixes problem