vibration at 115
#13
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by O3GMC
only about 12k miles on the truck. The driveshaft had been removed when they pulled the tranny to install the yank 3k - but other than that it hasn't been touched. It doesn't vibrate at any other speed.
If so are they the same ?
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I didn't have vibration issues until I got my gear swap. I think that they did not cinch down the driveshaft correctly when they put it back in, and I believe this is part os why it blew, but I could be wrong.
I just used the predator on the truck, and it has a mph gauge, but I don't know how high it goes up to. Someone else told me that theirs would not show over 105mph. I got mine to 135mph.
I just used the predator on the truck, and it has a mph gauge, but I don't know how high it goes up to. Someone else told me that theirs would not show over 105mph. I got mine to 135mph.
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
[QUOTE=hodgeee]I didn't have vibration issues until I got my gear swap. I think that they did not cinch down the driveshaft correctly when they put it back in, and I believe this is part os why it blew, but I could be wrong.
Could be or.....
They tightened the ubolts on the ujoints too much - it will crush the cap
and ruin the needles. esp if they hit it with a 3/8 impact...
Check the bolts - bet this is the problem.
If the bolts are overtightened - the u joint will need replaced.
Could be or.....
They tightened the ubolts on the ujoints too much - it will crush the cap
and ruin the needles. esp if they hit it with a 3/8 impact...
Check the bolts - bet this is the problem.
If the bolts are overtightened - the u joint will need replaced.
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by onyx_silverado
ugh......ok..........so... should i get a new/stronger driveshaft????????
I am seriously thinking about another shaft. esp the rear one
Not sold on the rear shaft on our EC trucks
The shaft is thin and tapered and steel.
My 1991 shaft was alum/composite - much better.
#19
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I'd be willing to bet the guy that put in my stall over tightened the u-joints....he used that impact on practically everything. But I just dont know if its worth messing with because the truck drives fine at any other speed. And there is no reason for me to go 115.
Originally Posted by hodgeee
I didn't have vibration issues until I got my gear swap. I think that they did not cinch down the driveshaft correctly when they put it back in, and I believe this is part os why it blew, but I could be wrong.
Could be or.....
They tightened the ubolts on the ujoints too much - it will crush the cap
and ruin the needles. esp if they hit it with a 3/8 impact...
Check the bolts - bet this is the problem.
If the bolts are overtightened - the u joint will need replaced.
Could be or.....
They tightened the ubolts on the ujoints too much - it will crush the cap
and ruin the needles. esp if they hit it with a 3/8 impact...
Check the bolts - bet this is the problem.
If the bolts are overtightened - the u joint will need replaced.
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From: Yorkville IL - Chicago
Originally Posted by O3GMC
I'd be willing to bet the guy that put in my stall over tightened the u-joints....he used that impact on practically everything. But I just dont know if its worth messing with because the truck drives fine at any other speed. And there is no reason for me to go 115.


