Back in Phoenix. Pulled the front drive shaft. Once out I could feel the play in the propellar u joint. Further vibration resolved completely for the drive home from Vail. Thank you all for the advise. Will take Slee's advise from FAQ thread on vibrations and replace all 4 u joints and have...
I admit that it could be tire balance, but it was a pretty acute onset on the highway. Tire pressures are all even. The vibration only occurs when I have the drive train under load (foot on accelerator). Even at 70 MPH if I am coasting there is no vibration. Figure it is less likely to be tire...
In Vail CO for my sister in laws wedding. Developed vibration just before hitting Denver coming from Phoenix. After reading FAQ and several other threads I am confident that my new vibration is a drive shaft and likely u joints. Crawled underneath and could not detect any play in either shaft. I...
Recently purchased 97 LX450, with 129000. Finishing up PM including front axle rebuild. Thank you to all who have posted so much information. (as per the newbie guide and my wife, I am addicted and obsessed with this site)
I live in Phoenix and daily highs are around 110 now. Driving in stop...