1990 Ford Ranger Truck is vibrating

1990 FORD RANGER
128,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEHITCHINGS
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Hi, my truck has started vibrating while driving over 60 on the highway. It does not do this all of the time. It seems to happen on rougher road surfaces. I have had the transmission recently repaired with a new torque converter and seals. I cannot decide whether it is the transmission, the front brakes sticking; they have new calipers, or if it might be the drive shaft or U joints. We have inspected the u joints and do not see any breaks or weak areas. It is our only transportation and need to narrow this problem down. Thanks.
Oct 3, 2009 at 10:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When checking u-joints, check for play in them. As far as the vibration, do you feel it more in the steering wheel or the seat and floor?
Oct 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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LEHITCHINGS
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Thank you so much for your reply. I drove the truck over 65 tonight and the vibration started. I felt it mostly in the steering and somewhat under my seat. I noticed that after turning off the highway; coming to a complete stop, then starting off and coming to the higher gears it felt like the transmission jumped and then smoothed out and the vibration mostly went away. I appreciate any advice.
Dec 1, 2009 at 10:27 PM
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