2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
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CHANGCHINGCHI
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Can Axles only cause the vibration at highway speed?

I replaced my axles with aftermarket axles two weeks ago and the vibration came right after I installed it. I am just wondering can axles only cause the vibration at highway speed? Or, it can also cause the vibration at any speed?

I feel the vibration especially when I hit the gas pedal and try to accelerate, my car is shaking. I can't feel anything if the speed is under 60mph. Can anyone told me the reason and help me out? it is so annoying. :(

meanwhile, I did three times tire-balance already. The third time was done by discount tire. I was told the rear driver side rim is slight bent. BUT the thing is, I did't have any vibration at any speed before I installed the aftermarket axles. ( the rest parts are the same) That is why I think it is just about the axles, but anyone can second it? thanks alot. I really appreciate.
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes, bad axles from the aftermarket can and will do this. spend the extra money and get the correct new axles from the dealer.

Roy
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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CHANGCHINGCHI
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Can even a brand new aftermarket axles cause the virbation? I dont understand why they still can sell this to customer..
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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some of them do not meet oem standards. thats why they are cheaper than new ones from the dealer.

Roy
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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CHANGCHINGCHI
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But my question now is Can it only happen for certain speed? nothing happen at local speed?
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the faster you go, the axle is not balanced properly and the vibrations start.

Roy
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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CHANGCHINGCHI
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yes. sounds reasonable........looks like I gotta change the axles by myself with Raxle.com. the only better axles that I can afford....OEM is too ridiculously expensive. its like 1XXX.
Oct 20, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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All the bad axles i have seen caused a vibration especially when stepping on the gas usually 45 mph and up.
Oct 21, 2012 at 4:21 PM