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Hog Rider · 06-10-2020, 01:52 PM

Would an out-of-balance driveshaft cause shudder/vibration at different speeds?
Starts about 40 to 50mph, calms down, then again at around 60 on up. I don't even want to take her over 70. I can slap it into neutral and the slight shudder continues. Tires were balanced, which eliminated some of the vibrations the old girl had, but mech' feels the rest may be the driveshaft.

Thoughts?
Thanks,
JP

HonestChieffan · 06-10-2020, 09:54 PM

Steering Damper was part of my 2015 Silverado vibration at 55-75, balanced also...helped but still there

Hog Rider · 06-11-2020, 03:30 PM

RWD regular cab. This happens on newly paved perfectly smooth roads. Odd for Illinois I know, but if there are no irregularities to dampen, why would the sucker shudder Due to a bad damper? U-joints are firm, but I really don’t want to put the sucker up on stands and run her up in rpm with a piece of chalk taped near the shaft to check for balance issues. I’ll look into the steering damper, but seems odd it would occur on smooth roads and always the same road speed.
Thanks to y’all

**Perineum Ripper** · 06-11-2020, 03:33 PM

Rotate tires, check your driveshaft u-joints, lift the front end and check your ball joints, check the steering damper.

Hog Rider · 06-12-2020, 08:03 AM

Ball joints new
u-joints tight
Tires fine, rotated regularly and balanced
vibrates even when coasting at said speeds

Now I'm not a truck guru so bear with me: I look at auto parts stores for steering dampers/stabilizers for replacement and they only show up FOR 4WD!

My inference is they are only put on four wheel drive and that takes it out of the solution category and some of y'all are and idiots.

or

You can no longer buy steering dampers for 2000 Silverado RWD trucks.

OR - one of our fine CP members can provide a link to purchase a RWD damper/stabilizer which y'all say is the freaking problem, as auto zone, advance, napa, and o freakin reilly don't show any for 2WD. (or I am blind and can't see one listed)

thanks for your patience,

jp

**srvy** · 06-12-2020, 09:54 AM

People who need and use trucks buy 4x4s. They get you stuck better so that short of a D9 or track hoe can pull you out.

**srvy** · 06-12-2020, 09:59 AM

Also, you didn't specify what your truck was so you got many opinions. I will bow out as there is a multitude of possibilities. Maybe Sauto will chime in as this sounds like a problem he could give you a few things to narrow it down.

**srvy** · 06-12-2020, 10:05 AM

I will also add since I'm a prick a quick peek under your trucks front end will tell you if a steering damper is there.

Radar Chief · 06-12-2020, 02:36 PM

If you're absolutely positive it isn't the tires then yea, I suppose it could be the drive shaft. But those things don't just go out of balance, or throw a weight. If you can, put the rear end on jack stands to get the tires off the ground and put the transmission in neutral then crawl under it and spin the drive shaft slowly by hand. What you're looking for is a dent anywhere along it indicating it's been hit by something and bent. It doesn't take much, the tubes used to build drive shafts have surprising thin walls.

Imon Yourside · 06-12-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr

came for the sex jokes. strayed for the silverado.

What was her name?

Radar Chief · 06-12-2020, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvy

People who need and use trucks buy 4x4s. They get you stuck better so that short of a D9 or track hoe can pull you out.

You're not really "stuck" until you have to call in the Skycrane.

**SAUTO** · 06-12-2020, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Steering Damper was part of my 2015 Silverado vibration at 55-75, balanced also...helped but still there

have them check your driveshaft, mine was cracked.

**SAUTO** · 06-12-2020, 02:44 PM

and to the OP...

does the vibration change on or off the throttle?

at this point i'd start by taking the driveshaft out and making sure the u joints are free. they rust internally on those and try to lock up and then cause a vibration.

**SAUTO** · 06-12-2020, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

If you're absolutely positive it isn't the tires then yea, I suppose it could be the drive shaft. But those things don't just go out of balance, or throw a weight. If you can, put the rear end on jack stands to get the tires off the ground and put the transmission in neutral then crawl under it and spin the drive shaft slowly by hand. What you're looking for is a dent anywhere along it indicating it's been hit by something and bent. It doesn't take much, the tubes used to build drive shafts have surprising thin walls.

ive seen some REALLY ****ed up driveshafts that never caused any vibration lol.

like stuck in the creek, high centered on it and leaving a spiral dent all the way down it ****ed up and no vibration lol

06-10-2020, 01:52 PM
Hog Rider Former Illinoisian Join Date: May 2001 Location: South-Middle Tennessee Casino cash: $2675610	2000 Silverado Vibration Would an out-of-balance driveshaft cause shudder/vibration at different speeds? Starts about 40 to 50mph, calms down, then again at around 60 on up. I don't even want to take her over 70. I can slap it into neutral and the slight shudder continues. Tires were balanced, which eliminated some of the vibrations the old girl had, but mech' feels the rest may be the driveshaft. Thoughts? Thanks, JP
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06-10-2020, 09:54 PM	#16
HonestChieffan Seeking the Truth daily Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the Country in MO Casino cash: $-875691	Steering Damper was part of my 2015 Silverado vibration at 55-75, balanced also...helped but still there __________________ "We read books for knowledge; We read the Bible for wisdom!"
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06-11-2020, 03:30 PM	#17
Hog Rider Former Illinoisian Join Date: May 2001 Location: South-Middle Tennessee Casino cash: $2675610	RWD regular cab. This happens on newly paved perfectly smooth roads. Odd for Illinois I know, but if there are no irregularities to dampen, why would the sucker shudder Due to a bad damper? U-joints are firm, but I really don’t want to put the sucker up on stands and run her up in rpm with a piece of chalk taped near the shaft to check for balance issues. I’ll look into the steering damper, but seems odd it would occur on smooth roads and always the same road speed. Thanks to y’all
Posts: 1,176

06-11-2020, 03:33 PM	#18
Perineum Ripper Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $-620458	Rotate tires, check your driveshaft u-joints, lift the front end and check your ball joints, check the steering damper.
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06-12-2020, 08:03 AM	#19
Hog Rider Former Illinoisian Join Date: May 2001 Location: South-Middle Tennessee Casino cash: $2675610	Ball joints new u-joints tight Tires fine, rotated regularly and balanced vibrates even when coasting at said speeds Now I'm not a truck guru so bear with me: I look at auto parts stores for steering dampers/stabilizers for replacement and they only show up FOR 4WD! My inference is they are only put on four wheel drive and that takes it out of the solution category and some of y'all are and idiots. or You can no longer buy steering dampers for 2000 Silverado RWD trucks. OR - one of our fine CP members can provide a link to purchase a RWD damper/stabilizer which y'all say is the freaking problem, as auto zone, advance, napa, and o freakin reilly don't show any for 2WD. (or I am blind and can't see one listed) thanks for your patience, jp
Posts: 1,176

06-12-2020, 09:54 AM	#20
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-1518750	People who need and use trucks buy 4x4s. They get you stuck better so that short of a D9 or track hoe can pull you out. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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06-12-2020, 09:59 AM	#21
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-1518750	Also, you didn't specify what your truck was so you got many opinions. I will bow out as there is a multitude of possibilities. Maybe Sauto will chime in as this sounds like a problem he could give you a few things to narrow it down. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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06-12-2020, 10:05 AM	#22
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-1518750	I will also add since I'm a prick a quick peek under your trucks front end will tell you if a steering damper is there. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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06-12-2020, 02:36 PM	#23
Radar Chief Wearing ballistic dog goggles. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In the box. Casino cash: $3291503	If you're absolutely positive it isn't the tires then yea, I suppose it could be the drive shaft. But those things don't just go out of balance, or throw a weight. If you can, put the rear end on jack stands to get the tires off the ground and put the transmission in neutral then crawl under it and spin the drive shaft slowly by hand. What you're looking for is a dent anywhere along it indicating it's been hit by something and bent. It doesn't take much, the tubes used to build drive shafts have surprising thin walls. __________________ Like "Cool Hand" Luke I'm busting rocks. __/\|_/[___] \|/ \\_\| ---OllllO _( ))~-( ))-0--))
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06-12-2020, 02:44 PM	#27
SAUTO Shit Join Date: Jun 2008 Casino cash: $10039067	and to the OP... does the vibration change on or off the throttle? at this point i'd start by taking the driveshaft out and making sure the u joints are free. they rust internally on those and try to lock up and then cause a vibration.
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