1996 Dodge Daytona truck viberates

1996 DODGE DAYTONA
196,567 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNE51
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the truck vibrates when i put a load on it.when i put my trailer on it seams to be worse.i checked all the ujoints and hanger bearing and fond the to be tight.when i did the chech i jacked the rear end off the ground and found it has a possy rear end in it.when i start off if i go easy it does not seem to be as bad.if i drive the truck empty with no load on it i have to really drive it hard to make it vibrate and it seems to only viberate after i pull a uturn or go around a traffic circle.i hope you can help me out with this problem as i just got this truck and i need it to do my part time job thank you in addvance wayne
Sep 1, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Start by removing the drive shaft to check for tight spots in the u-joints. If you think it's a chattering in the rear axle, there is a whale oil additive that should be in there. The axle won't cause a problem when driving straight ahead.

Don't overlook a ride height problem. Low ride height will reduce drive shaft angle which can cause a vibration.

caradiodoc
Sep 7, 2009 at 2:15 AM