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Old 01-14-2013, 05:33 PM
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When I get up to around 90 an let of the gas I get major vibrations through the whole car and not sure what it is. If I am only going 80 it doesn't do it or at least to where I can't notice as bad. Could it be bad brakes? It only happens when I let off the gas and not pushing the brakes.
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Old 01-14-2013, 06:47 PM
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Could it be drive shaft or U joint related??
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Originally Posted by Goldenpony
Could it be drive shaft or U joint related??
I agree with that too, sounds like bad U-joints
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Old 01-14-2013, 08:11 PM
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Ya could be u joints since I have 113k miles on the car.
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How do I replace the u joint?
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If you have a stock driveshaft then those u joints are probably toast. You probably also dont want to drop your DS while driving so I could keep the speeds low until you get it fixed.
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So I should just drive careful and when I have the money get a 4" driveshaft from shaft masters?
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Old 01-15-2013, 11:14 AM
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Stock DS is a two piece design. If your u joint failed your DS could drop to the ground and proceed to potentially cause substantial damage. I would get them checked ASAP then decide how to proceed.

My buddy had a u joint fail on his truck. It destroyed the entire rear end. It could have been worse. Get your car checked out and for gods sake don't drive it that fast.
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Yes, get it checked out. U-joins are not all that bad to replace yourself if you have the time and tools to do it.
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I can't seem to find replacement ones though?? From what I have seen you have to replace the entire shaft
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