The dreaded vibration.

[eds2311]

2018 1500 5.7. Vibration from 55-85. I know it's an issue. I see people balancing, re-balancing, replacing tires with no change. Replacing drives hats, rear difficulty, shocks, with no cure.
Has anybody had success with any repair?
Anybody replaced and suspension parts, motor or trans mounts. Anything that has worked?

 

[zrock]

every vibration is different cannot diagnose by telling us i have a vibration

 

[Atcer2018]

2018 1500 5.7. Vibration from 55-85. I know it's an issue. I see people balancing, re-balancing, replacing tires with no change. Replacing drives hats, rear difficulty, shocks, with no cure.
Has anybody had success with any repair?
Anybody replaced and suspension parts, motor or trans mounts. Anything that has worked?

Known issue? Not sure what you mean. My 2018 has zero vibrations even with XT tires and a 2 inch level. Didn’t have vibrations with the stock street tires that came on it. Neighbor has a 2016 completely stock, no vibrations. Coworker has a 2022 5th gen and a 2013 regular cab neither have vibrations. Vibrations have specific causes, what’s going on with your truck?

 

[eds2311]

every vibration is different cannot diagnose by telling us i have a vibration

From 55-85, vibration in the seat. Doesn't change with speed or if shifting to neutral. Alot of complaints out there, but no reported fixes yet. Just looking to see if anyone has had any success if they have the issue.

 

[eds2311]

Known issue? Not sure what you mean. My 2018 has zero vibrations even with XT tires and a 2 inch level. Didn’t have vibrations with the stock street tires that came on it. Neighbor has a 2016 completely stock, no vibrations. Coworker has a 2022 5th gen and a 2013 regular cab neither have vibrations. Vibrations have specific causes, what’s going on with your truck?

I guess you guys are the lucky ones. Just type in Google, "ram vibration " and you will see what I mean.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Suggest you look at rear control arms for wear, perhaps brakes, specifically rear parking brake shoes sticking, or other items that could transmitted a vibration to your driveline.

I'd start in the rear vs. the front as the front should show up in steering as well.

In addition, your comments about feeling in seat points to rear.

 

[eds2311]

Suggest you look at rear control arms for wear, perhaps brakes, specifically rear parking brake shoes sticking, or other items that could transmitted a vibration to your driveline.

I'd start in the rear vs. the front as the front should show up in steering as well.

In addition, your comments about feeling in seat points to rear.

I have looked all thru rear end and rear suspension with no luck. Seems central. If you have a water bottle in cup holder you can watch it dance from 55 all the way up to 85. Does not vibrate more when you accelerate. Seems to always be the same. Swapped tires, balanced, re-balanced. Rotating front to back does not change feel of vibration.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Op, I've got over 300k in rams since 2011. I currently own three and have a 4th on order.

I've changed rear control arms on all except 1 by 80k. The one I didn't change had the vibration and someone wanted it more than me, when it was sold. Who knows what the new one when delivered will hold.

From my experience, rear control arms, bilstein 5100s and good tires, Michelin, Cooper or other name brand tend to address the majority of the issue. If you still have a vibration then you need to go into rear brakes, rotors and pads, maybe even shoes for rear brakes.

If you have a vibration after that, depending on cab size, regular, quad or crew, next suspect is. Depending on Trans and driveshaft, center bearing and u joints.

If you have checked or changed those, then you need a very focused driveline consultation.

My issues have been fixed by addressing control arms and shocks. Never needed to go further as it fixed the problem.

Tires normal replacement cycle, I run cooper's and brakes normal cycle, I run power stops z36.

I have a supercharged RCSB lowered 6 in the rear, that has seen multiple high speed runs well into triple digits , 2 crews that i drive and tow with coast to coast. None of them have a vibration.

I hope my experience helps you identify your issue.

 

[BuschLatte420]

My 2022 had a vibration from 45-55 that vibrated the floor / center console and from 55 above seemed to travel to the rear, had a bad rear drive shaft from the factory. After replacement truck is smooth as silk even on LTE BFG AT KO2’s

 

[ncbeachbum]

If your Ram is 4WD, check the passenger side front intermediate CV axle for excessive play where it comes out of the front differential. Mine had excessive play that caused a vibration from about 65 mph to 80 mph. I did all the troubleshooting steps you've done with no improvement. Replacing the shaft solved the problem. Here is a link to a thread about replacing the shaft.

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/2012-and-up-ram-1500-passenger-side-intermediate-shafts.129667/

 

[markabby]

drive shaft?

 

[eds2311]

Op, I've got over 300k in rams since 2011. I currently own three and have a 4th on order.

I've changed rear control arms on all except 1 by 80k. The one I didn't change had the vibration and someone wanted it more than me, when it was sold. Who knows what the new one when delivered will hold.

From my experience, rear control arms, bilstein 5100s and good tires, Michelin, Cooper or other name brand tend to address the majority of the issue. If you still have a vibration then you need to go into rear brakes, rotors and pads, maybe even shoes for rear brakes.

If you have a vibration after that, depending on cab size, regular, quad or crew, next suspect is. Depending on Trans and driveshaft, center bearing and u joints.

If you have checked or changed those, then you need a very focused driveline consultation.

My issues have been fixed by addressing control arms and shocks. Never needed to go further as it fixed the problem.

Tires normal replacement cycle, I run cooper's and brakes normal cycle, I run power stops z36.

I have a supercharged RCSB lowered 6 in the rear, that has seen multiple high speed runs well into triple digits , 2 crews that i drive and tow with coast to coast. None of them have a vibration.

I hope my experience helps you identify your issue.

Did you have vibrations in the trucks that you replaced rear control arms?

 

[eds2311]

My 2022 had a vibration from 45-55 that vibrated the floor / center console and from 55 above seemed to travel to the rear, had a bad rear drive shaft from the factory. After replacement truck is smooth as silk even on LTE BFG AT KO2’s

Will dig deeper into that. Looks good, but doesn't mean it is.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Did you have vibrations in the trucks that you replaced rear control arms?

Yes, that's why I replaced them. I used core 4x4 arms, vastly superior to stock arms

Vibration was between 60 and 75 mph. And yes, I re balanced tires, Road force balanced tires, moved front wheels to the back, replaced shocks, brake rotors, adjusted parking brake shoes.

I did everything except the rear arms first before doing the rear arms.

Now if I have a vibration, the first thing I do is arms. I have seen factory arms go bad at 25k miles.

My experience, yours could be different

 

[eds2311]

Yes, that's why I replaced them. I used core 4x4 arms, vastly superior to stock arms

Vibration was between 60 and 75 mph. And yes, I re balanced tires, Road force balanced tires, moved front wheels to the back, replaced shocks, brake rotors, adjusted parking brake shoes.

I did everything except the rear arms first before doing the rear arms.

Now if I have a vibration, the first thing I do is arms. I have seen factory arms go bad at 25k miles.

My experience, yours could be different

You say Core 4x4 arms. Is yours a 4x4? Mine is 2 wheel drive. Is Core an aftermarket supplier? Thank you so much for the advise. Been very frustrating.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

You say Core 4x4 arms. Is yours a 4x4? Mine is 2 wheel drive. Is Core an aftermarket supplier? Thank you so much for the advise. Been very frustrating.

Core is an aftermarket supplier, they produce the control arms. I have the same arms in the rear on both 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The parts are the same.

Fixed Length Rear Kit Control Arms and Panhard/Track Bar - RAM, 1500, 2009, 2010 RAM, 1500, 2011, 2023 - Core 4x4

Town Series Fixed Complete Rear Suspension Kit Compatible with Ram 1500 (2009-Present) - TWN-R-15-2009-FXD-K5 Maximize Your Vehicle's Performance Elevate your vehicle's performance with our comprehensive Town Series Fixed Rear Suspension Kit. This all-inclusive suspension solution, compatible...

core4x4.com

These are cheaper, on Amazon. Does not include the panhard bar

Apoc Industries Rear Adjustable Control Arm Kit, Fits Stock Up to 6in Lift, For 2009-2020 Dodge Ram 1500

Different brand, you have to pick upper and lower separate

Search result

freedomoffroadusa.com

 

[tron67j]

My 2wd 2500, last truck, had a vibration 2x, first was a front wheel bearing that showed up around the same speed. The second was a broken tire belt even though tire balanced. Good luck

 

[eds2311]

Core is an aftermarket supplier, they produce the control arms. I have the same arms in the rear on both 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The parts are the same.

Fixed Length Rear Kit Control Arms and Panhard/Track Bar - RAM, 1500, 2009, 2010 RAM, 1500, 2011, 2023 - Core 4x4

Town Series Fixed Complete Rear Suspension Kit Compatible with Ram 1500 (2009-Present) - TWN-R-15-2009-FXD-K5 Maximize Your Vehicle's Performance Elevate your vehicle's performance with our comprehensive Town Series Fixed Rear Suspension Kit. This all-inclusive suspension solution, compatible...

core4x4.com

These are cheaper, on Amazon. Does not include the panhard bar

Apoc Industries Rear Adjustable Control Arm Kit, Fits Stock Up to 6in Lift, For 2009-2020 Dodge Ram 1500

Different brand, you have to pick upper and lower separate

Search result

freedomoffroadusa.com

Awesome. Thanks. Hopefully works for me too.

 

[Daniel12]

Just ordered a set of FO upper and lower arms. We’ll see if that fixes my vibration

 

[Eaglefire21]

I have the dreaded vibration, been working on finding it. Resantly replaced rear driveshaft, new shocks, tires & balanced. Didn't think rear brakes could be the problem, with 86 th on speedo might be time to go ahead and get them changed.