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Replaced new drive shaft but still vibrates but...

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Bobbychow305, Jan 17, 2023.

  1. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:28 PM
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    Bobbychow305

    Bobbychow305 [OP] New Member

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    Found it's my drive shaft. Had it replaced w OEM but it occasionally vibrates at 35 and 45 mph but sometimes it does not. Any thoughts? I googled and it could be imbalance or U joint but noob. Advice?
     
  2. Jan 18, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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    iamincrediboy

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    Was the new drive shaft balanced? Did the new shaft have new U joints or reuse the old ones? There are a few obvious things to verify since you already replaced with OEM. Further, could not be the shaft... do you know for sure it isnt a failed wheel bearing? CV? Wheel(s) out of balance? there are frankly tons of things that can cause vibrations on our rigs
     
  3. Jan 29, 2023 at 7:43 PM
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    Bobbychow305

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    all wheels are balance and rotate. New OEM. I wonder if U joint or shaft needs to be balance? I read it somewhere. Same vibrations at 45 mph as i steadily accelerate but if I punch it. No vibrations.
     

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