2001 Chevrolet Lumina driveshaft vibration on takeoff

2001 CHEVROLET LUMINA
210,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Just wondered if you could explain the role of tailshaft pretensioners on the drivetrain. I have a Holden SS utility (chevrolet 5.7 litre gen3 engine) and I am getting a vibration on takeoff.
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derrick
Mar 6, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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have you checked the universal joints at both end of the drive shaft? have another person push the gas and brake at the same time and watch the rear tires to see if they rotate any while the car stays still. they'll basically lift the back end of the car. thats a problem with the rear suspension or traction bars
Mar 8, 2014 at 7:38 AM