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Old May 6, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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I've got a high frequency vibration most noticeable from 50-65mph. I feel it in the seat of my pants and not in a fun way. The guys that modded this ds mainly do heavy work trucks I think.

2002 Yukon, 4.10, stock small wheels/tires, 4l80e swap with a cut down stock driveshaft FWIW.

I've:
- Got an alignment
- Rebalanced the wheels/tires
- Rotated tires about
- Removed front shaft, vibration still there
- Pulled shaft and made sure the u-joints aren't too tight
- Rotated shaft 180 degrees when mounted

It's probably the driveshaft, right? Not the new converter that I whacked by accident (no dent) or the new SFI flywheel?

Part 2!

If y'all think its the driveshaft, where on the east coast should I order a proper one? I'll be doing the 1/4 at some point and don't want it to 'splode.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 10:27 AM
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Take it to a driveshaft shop and have it balanced.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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I went with Driveshaft Specialists out of San Antonio when I changed up to a 2 piece a few months ago. Couldn't be happier with them. Very knowledgeable, quick, and freight wasn't bad.
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Being a short wheel base how is your driveshaft angle?? Considering you pushed the front if it back it very well could have changed it....
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Old May 6, 2016 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolftrk99
Being a short wheel base how is your driveshaft angle?? Considering you pushed the front if it back it very well could have changed it....
Thats a good question. I'll have to look into this.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shupe
I went with Driveshaft Specialists out of San Antonio when I changed up to a 2 piece a few months ago. Couldn't be happier with them. Very knowledgeable, quick, and freight wasn't bad.
X2 if you ever decide to have one built. I had them build a 5" shaft back in December for my regular cab.

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Old May 6, 2016 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dusty05
X2 if you ever decide to have one built. I had them build a 5" shaft back in December for my regular cab.
I'm going turbo so I should probably get a good driveshaft that wont explode over 100mph.

Thanks for the input!!!
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Old May 8, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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What info do I need to have ready to purchase from driveline specialists?
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Old May 8, 2016 | 06:31 PM
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Tgui you have a text...
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Old May 8, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tgui
What info do I need to have ready to purchase from driveline specialists?
Find the correct worksheet for your application on their site. Crawl under, take some measurements and send it in.
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