2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 vibrations

2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2
120,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SASQUATCH1968
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already had the front drive shaft rebuilt. have brand new tires all the way around. all are balanced. but still has a vibration when i go 70 miles an hour or more. rear drive shaft hasnt been rebuilt, but feels tight and has no play in it. What else could this vibration be?
Jun 17, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is this a body vibration or can you feel it in the steering?

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 17, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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SASQUATCH1968
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The Landrover drives fine until you get to about 65 mph. Then the vibration starts, gets worse til you get to 75-80 then smooths out. Has brand new tires all the way around. Balanced. All new U joints on front drive shaft. I feel my only options left are to replace cv joints or rebuild back drive shaft. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Jul 7, 2010 at 11:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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need to know the answer to my last question...

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 9, 2010 at 10:30 PM
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SASQUATCH1968
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The vibration is not in the steering!
Jul 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Body vibration is generated from the rear end, anywhere from transmission mounts, rear drive shafts, rear suspension alignment and damaged or badly worn components, tyres & rims, you will have to carefully check all the above, look for any signs of a balance weight missing from the rear drive shaft, this will do it.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 10, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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