Vibration between 50-70 MPH.

1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY HOOD2
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I had the wheels balanced, but just took it out again and the sound is clearly there. It sounds like I am riding the line and hitting the grooves on the side of the road, only not as loud.

Could that be a drive train issue, or differential problem?

I just had the transmission serviced by one of the best in town. He gave a clean bill of health.

I will be driving on a long distance pulling a small RV trailer (5,000 miles). Obviously, I want to know if there is something wrong.

Ideas?

my email is randyhoodnhccweb@gmail.com
May 5, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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HMAC300
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sound is clearly where front, back, sides?
May 5, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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HMAC300
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have your u joints checked on driveshaft for vibrations then wheel bearings.
May 5, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey Randy,

It sounds like a tire could be coming apart, can you check the tires by rolling them slowly and checking the integrity of the tread?
May 5, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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