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Old Jan 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.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Could it be drive shaft or U joint related??
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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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
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Ya could be u joints since I have 113k miles on the car.
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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How do I replace the u joint?
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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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.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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So I should just drive careful and when I have the money get a 4" driveshaft from shaft masters?
Old Jan 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.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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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.
Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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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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