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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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I just had the u-joint at the transmission, the u-joint at the rear end, the driveshaft support bearing, & the rear pinion seal changed on my 88 Dakota 3.9 2WD changed yesterday. Last night, I noticed while driving at 60-65MPH, there was a vibration.
I was told that maybe the driveshaft was "unbalance". Any suggestions?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 10:38 AM
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Was the vibration present before the parts were changed?

I really hate two-piece driveshafts...... they can be a pain to get installed properly, so you DON'T get that vibration.
 
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Was the vibration present before the parts were changed?

I really hate two-piece driveshafts...... they can be a pain to get installed properly, so you DON'T get that vibration.
 
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In that case, I would go back to the shop that did the work, and have them take a look.
 
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My mechanic is saying its a bad transmission mount. The transmission mount is causing the driveshaft to not be properly aligned.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 11:42 AM
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Possible. Relatively cheap in the over all scheme of things..... Worth a shot I suppose.
 
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Had the transmission mount changed and I changed the left rear tire. There is still a vibration when you get up to 55MPH and over. Any other places that I need to look?
 
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Feel it thru the steering wheel, or the seat? rotate the tires, still the same?
 
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Feeling it thru the seat. I may see about getting the tires rotate & balanced.
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Feel it thru the steering wheel, or the seat? rotate the tires, still the same?
 
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