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Old 09-06-2011, 02:31 AM
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I have a 1996 Dak. It just has recently started shaking really bad. A friend and i check the tie rods but thats all we have checked. As I drive it, it goes away when I stop accelerating and comes back during decel as well. Around 50 mph it gets really bad and feels like something is about to blowup or fall off. just a scary feeling. Any ideas and what the problem(s) could be?
 
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Old 09-06-2011, 12:29 PM
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Tons of possibilities, everything in the suspension and steering can cause it, from tie rod rods to ball joints to control arm bushings. Drive-shaft as well as needs an alignment. If you can't find it take it to an alignment shop to get it checked out, most can do it for free.

Here is a chart it may help. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1947777-post6.html
 
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Old 09-06-2011, 11:59 PM
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Check your u-joints!
 



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