weird vibration

[HemisAreSlow]

So i have been getting this odd vibration of late....starts somewhere around 60-65 mph....and i've noticed it that it goes away when i let off the go pedel...I had it when i had my aftermarket rims and tires, and I still have it since i've put on my stock rims and tires...I really can't tell if it is more front end vibration or drivetrain...truck has about 83k miles on it...any ideas?

 

[bison]

did you have the wheels balanced?

 

[HemisAreSlow]

did you have the wheels balanced?

Yes sir.....and if the wheels were out of balance wouldn't the vibration continue when I took my foot off the gas?

 

[btfarm]

Check your front hubs Mike. Grab the wheel (off the ground) at 12 and 6 o'clock and see if you have any play. I imagine you already thought of this.

 

[truckie481]

Check your front hubs Mike. Grab the wheel (off the ground) at 12 and 6 o'clock and see if you have any play. I imagine you already thought of this.

X2

 

[HemisAreSlow]

i assume i am checking for a bad wheel bearing?

 

[truckie481]

i assume i am checking for a bad wheel bearing?

Yup, I had the same vibration and both of my front wheels had alot of play.

 

[btfarm]

That's the easy one to check. What you describe is a common bad u-joint symptom as well.

 

[HemisAreSlow]

i'm hoping its a ujoint rather than a bearing....although if it is a bearing ill just replace it with a timken bearing from a vender

 

[trouttrooper]

exact symptoms on my Impala. It was the CV axles.

 

[bison]

Yes sir.....and if the wheels were out of balance wouldn't the vibration continue when I took my foot off the gas?

not nessecerely so,out of balance or mud buildup in the rim can show up at a certain speeds only.
A seperating/out of round tire could be a culprit as well

 

[BigBlueChevy]

Defiantly check out your U joints. Chances are they may be warn out, though I understand the DMAX has wheel bearing issues anyway...

 

[shortcircut65]

i had the same, let off, the vibration goes away. did the wheel bearing test, and they both moved about 1/2". replaced em both, and all was good

 

[HemisAreSlow]

it was a u joint....replaced under warranty

 

[btfarm]

it was a u joint....replaced under warranty

Glad to hear it Mike!

 

[BigBlueChevy]

Glad to hear all is well!

 

[shortcircut65]

good deal!