Slartibartfast Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Check the spark plug while you're at it. And yeah, sounds like the driveshaft's all good. Odd that the engine waited until that was done to act up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus92 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Edit: wait a sec. An 01 still uses a single coil and a distributor right? Or does it have coil on plug? No those have switched over to one coil per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 If you still suspect any vibration from the driveshaft after changing the u-joints, check for driveshaft run-out. I had this exact symptoms after changing the u-joints on my rear shaft...wasn't pleased with the Naepco ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryjaytay38 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Wow! This has been going on too long. So I figured the shaft was probably bent and went and got another at the salvage yard. Put that one on since u-joints felt good. Same vibration at 60. Put new u joints in that one, same vibration at 60. I had changed out plug and ignition coil. That made it vibrate, but this is clearly drive shaft. What would happen if front shaft was it all together? I've owned it since 2010 and never used 4 wheel drive so I don't think I'm getting rid of much if I don't have it. just wonder if it will affect any other parts or systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 If you have a manual transfer case, or leave your auto transfer case (dial on the dash) out of auto mode, it should be fine. If two driveshafts and two sets of joints hasn't made the vibration go away, then it doesn't sound like the driveshaft is likely the problem. I'd pull it and see if the truck still has the vibration without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 So it is no longer a clicking like in the beginning of the thread, now you are chasing a vibration? Have you tried rotating the tires and see if the vibration changes? If you threw a wheel weight, or hit a bad pot hole at speed and warped a rim both would cause vibration. As tires wear, they may need to be rebalanced. Also, mud and debris can build up inside the wheel, causing an out of balance. I have had that happen with snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyeager Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 like Slartibartfast suggests, remove the drive shaft and drive it. Make absolutely sure it is or is NOT that driveshaft so you know you are focusing on the real cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryjaytay38 Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 I took the front drive shaft off and what do you know? Smooth as can be at 60, 70 80. I will have to figure out the shaft though and get it back on eventually, but at least for now I can drive it and not worry about the shaft coming apart going down the freeway. There's a place here in Phoenix called Dicks Driveshaft that seems pretty reputable. Thanks everyone for you help and input. I'll talk to you all when I decide what other kind of sticky situations I can get myself into with this truck. Thanks again-- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Bizarre. Good luck with the drive shaft shop, hopefully it's a cheap fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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