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I own a 2000 Dodge 2500 with Cummins engine. I have an automatic with a 3:54 rear end with limited slip. My mileage is 11,400. It has the camper special and tow package on it.
Problem-when hauling my 5th wheel camper (GVW 11,000 and within the published hauling limits) I get a shudder only for an instant when starting from a stand still. Recently, one of our TDR members suggested that I have my dealer lower the drive shaft center bearing by 1/4" to change the drive shaft angle. I did with no improvement. Is there anyone else that has had this problem and how was it resolved? I am heading to Florida in 3 weeks and could sure use some suggestions.

 

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I have read somewhere that tis normal with the manual trans, maybe with the auto as well. The last TDR had the list of product circulers. Good Luck

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2001 2500 tow, camper, SWB, ETH, Bright white.

 

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Oil on the clutch disc will make it do that
Rick

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99 3500 4x4 QC,5spd,3. 55 posi,turn over ball goose neck hitch,Putnam class V reciever hitch,Alcoa alum. wheels,275 hp inj. home built boost module,4 in. straight exhaust(built it in my shop)Pac brake,4 leaf overload springs,all options execpt leather & keyless entry,2000 Artic Fox 10 ft. camper,with slide out 2horse tongue pull trlr. ,24 ft flat bed that I haul my 6200# modified alcohol burning Ford 4x4
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Your problem sounds like the common phenomenon of the carrier bearing center contacting the outer metal cage, due to twisting forces thru the driveshaft. Torque causes the center to move sideways, the rubber can't hold it centered. Once the initial high torque load of accellerating lessens, the bearing re-centers itself. Just a normal occurence.

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98. 5 24 valve clubcab custom dual exhaust w/5" tips, Autometer pyro & boost gauges, K&N filter, 3" lift kit, 33"x16. 50"x16. 5" Dick Cepek Fun Country Radials, PE-EZ, 275 injectors, no turbo silencer ring.