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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 06:16 PM
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2010 dodge dakota extended cab. Having a mild vibration from drive shaft, or feels like drive shaft. Have replaced all 3 u joints and the center support bearing. Thinking it might be transmission due to feeling a "thunk" every once in a while at speeds of 45.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 03:04 PM
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What engine?
 
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3.7 liter V6, 2wd
 
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Jack up the rear end, (jackstands, please....) and run it. See if anything interesting presents itself. Might also try rotating the tires, and see if anything changes.
 
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I was thinking about rotating the tires to see if maybe one was out of balance. I should note that the 3 U joints that I replaced were the unserviceable ones. I read that they were just a pit stronger than the ones with greaseable nipples.
 
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