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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Default Shaking at 40-50km/h

SO as some may have read, I redid all my U-Joints and support bearing on my 92 Dak 3.9L. It's a 2 piece shaft.

Once I put it back in, I now have a vibration at ONLY the 40-50km/h range.

NO, it's not an RPM issue as I have been at 50km going down a hill or coasting and the whole truck vibrates still.

Is this an unbalanced Drive shaft? I noticed a lighter area where a counter weight MIGHT have been before but is now gone.

The good news is that when I shift, I no longer get a BANG/THUD sound. Also, it goes like stink now.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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It could be... It has happened to me before, guess I knocked the stupid thing off not being careful with the shaft. Took it and got it balanced, and all was well. You may have to search for a place that balances them, they aren't on every corner.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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I am guessing transmissions shops are a good place to start?
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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If they couldn't do it, they should at least be able to point you in the right direction.
 
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