vibration

1983 DODGE TRUCK
20,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THESOMEONE1
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my truck a dode d150 inline6 225 when on the interstate shakes very much over the whole truck i have replaced all suspension components balljoints and u joints and steering components what is going on here
thanks robert
Aug 7, 2011 at 12:35 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Have you checked tire balance, bent wheel, and broken tire belt? Was it aligned after replacing all those parts?
Aug 7, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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yes new tires all around and balanced by walmart butam not sure of wheel not being bent anywhere and i just replaced the motor mounts that were bad and rotors and breaks that were bad
Aug 9, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Time for an inspection at a tire and alignment shop. In particular, have the mechanic measure the ride height. If the rear is low due to sagged springs, the drive shaft angle will decrease. That can shorten the life of the u-joints and can set up a high-frequency vibration.

If the truck has been raised, also look at the u-joints to see if they're binding.

Jack the front tires off the ground and spin them by hand to look for signs of a bent wheel. Jack the rear tires off the ground and run the truck in gear. If the vibration can still be felt, that leaves out anything in the front. A glass of water on the dash board acts as a nice vibration indicator when it's harder to feel that vibration when the truck is jacked up.
Aug 9, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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THESOMEONE1
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thanks for the speedy reply will test all those tomorrow and get back with ya many thanks robert
Aug 9, 2011 at 2:16 AM