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Get a shake when i put it in 4x4 only?

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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I get a shake when i engage my 4x4 ? its good at slow speeds but if i go faster than around 40-50kph she starts to shake the front end only in 4x4 would that be a u joint?


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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Are you running on dry pavement?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Check trans mount.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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dry pavement, gravel but only at higher speeds, and only in 4x4
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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why are you driving on dry pavement in 4x4? THAT could be your problem
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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icy/very snowy sections
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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tires balanced? and possibly a ujoint, for the front driveshaft
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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icy/very snowy sections
Thats not dry pavement!

If its only happens in 4WD, it really doesnt sound like a problem. A U-joint or driveshaft problem would show up all the time. If you think it is a U-joint, freaking check them!

Also, you never posted your name, what kind of truck you have, or any welcoming.
Welcome to Dodge Forum.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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Welcome to dodge forum, its normal for 4x4's get use to it
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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well when he is in 2wd the front driveshaft is unlocked/free, then when he puts it in 4x4 it puts the strain on it to make the u-joint wobble/make vibration yes?
 
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