96 Ram 1500 Driveshaft Vibration (With Video) What is causing it?

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NuocMamInMyshoes

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Hi guys,

My 1996 Dodge Ram Vibrated really badly and you can feel it through the entire car when it hits 30mph.

I replaced the Rear u-joint, before I had replaced the u-joint it vibrated between 30-40mph. After I replaced the rear axle ujoint, it vibrates badly only at exactly 30mph. The mid u-joint doesn't appear to have any play when I tried to shake it, so i did not replace the mid shaft u-joint.

Could the cause of the vibration be my center support bearing? I'm really not sure, and would appreciate thoughts based on the video I took. (strapped a gopro under the truck and took it for a drive)

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P68DegHUnK0
 

jbmobbs

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Hi guys,

My 1996 Dodge Ram Vibrated really badly and you can feel it through the entire car when it hits 30mph.

I replaced the Rear u-joint, before I had replaced the u-joint it vibrated between 30-40mph. After I replaced the rear axle ujoint, it vibrates badly only at exactly 30mph. The mid u-joint doesn't appear to have any play when I tried to shake it, so i did not replace the mid shaft u-joint.

Could the cause of the vibration be my center support bearing? I'm really not sure, and would appreciate thoughts based on the video I took. (strapped a gopro under the truck and took it for a drive)

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P68DegHUnK0
Center support can cause it bud. Iv had the same issue before

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jbmobbs

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Hi guys,

My 1996 Dodge Ram Vibrated really badly and you can feel it through the entire car when it hits 30mph.

I replaced the Rear u-joint, before I had replaced the u-joint it vibrated between 30-40mph. After I replaced the rear axle ujoint, it vibrates badly only at exactly 30mph. The mid u-joint doesn't appear to have any play when I tried to shake it, so i did not replace the mid shaft u-joint.

Could the cause of the vibration be my center support bearing? I'm really not sure, and would appreciate thoughts based on the video I took. (strapped a gopro under the truck and took it for a drive)

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P68DegHUnK0
I just had time to watch the video

watch the center support its starts spinning out of round after you get up to speed. I bet after you replace it, that'll fix your issue bud

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NuocMamInMyshoes

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I just replaced center support bearing today, brought the shaft to a driveshaft shop and they put a new one on for me. I put it back on my truck and the vibration is gone!! woot woot! thanks guys
 
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