2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Funny Vibration.

[CWinslow]

I am going to revist an issue that I thought was the bearing/hub assembly. I just replaced them yesterday. This vibration is occuring when i am making a left hand turn, while breaking straight or with the wheel turned to the left. The vib. seems to go away when i put it in neut. it is an automatic. is this maybe an issue with the master cylinder, or the brake booster. I noticed this problem about a month ago. I just replaced the brakes; machined the rotors, and put new ceramic pads on it. it is the same. The tie rods need to be replaced but i don't feel this is an issue with the steering more the brakes.

 

[CWinslow]

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tp0d]

Have you checked out your u-joints out for wear? if its a 2wd i guess it doesnt appply... Another thing would be ball joints.



good luck



-j

 

[Fishin Guide]

I guess it can be hard to tell without knowing the frequency of the vibration.



From what you describe, I would check the joints in the knuckle first. Also, the ball joints. If they are out of alignment, they can cause all kinds of issues.



I would jack up the axle, leave the tire on and turn the wheel towards th offending side and give the stire a spin. It may be that easy.



What is your tire size? Are they rubbing at full lock?



Dave

 

[CWinslow]

those are good suggestions. I just replaced the ball joints about a year ago. they are in great shape. i will give the lift and spin method a try, but it seems to occur mostly when i am braking. my tires are 285 75 16 toyo open country a/t. it also happens in two wheel drive also

 

[steved]

those are good suggestions. I just replaced the ball joints about a year ago. they are in great shape. i will give the lift and spin method a try, but it seems to occur mostly when i am braking. my tires are 285 75 16 toyo open country a/t. it also happens in two wheel drive also

285s with no lift will rub the control arms at full lock... check for a shiny spot on the control arms... that's my bet.



steved

 

[Fishin Guide]

285s with no lift will rub the control arms at full lock... check for a shiny spot on the control arms... that's my bet.



steved

I run 285's, no lift and factory wheels. No rub anywhere.



Dave

 

[steved]

I run 285's, no lift and factory wheels. No rub anywhere.



Dave

It depends on the wheel, the tire, and the pressure.



I had the same 35s on the same rims rub at 35 psi and not 50 psi.



The moral is just because your's don't rub doesn't mean his don't...



It was a suggestion... 285s rubbed on my no lift, stock wheeled, 99 2500 CTD.



steved

 

[TNowak]

Sounds like the same problem my brother had on his 99 2500. He replaced his brake rotors, pads, and u joints. The u joints were the majority of the vibration.

 

[CWinslow]

I think the best suggestion is going to be the U-joints are those the ujoints in the axles or the drive lines? my tires are equal to a 33 12. 50 they don't rub, and the vibration occurs mostly in 2wd. I appreciate all the input.