Driveline vibration.

[any4xx]

I’m not sure why I’ve had a “clunking” going into gear and a vibration at speed. I’m thinking these were still good for at least another 100k miles!

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The good news is that today I’ll be changing transfer case and differential fluids. That should almost wrap it up for maintenance items. Later in the week I’ll replace coolant, hoses, and belts then flush the brake fluid. THEN I’m done.

 

[smdk2500]

THEN I’m done.

Don't lie to yourself lol. There is no such thing as done. You will find something else to do.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

I’m not sure why I’ve had a “clunking” going into gear and a vibration at speed. I’m thinking these were still good for at least another 100k miles!

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The good news is that today I’ll be changing transfer case and differential fluids. That should almost wrap it up for maintenance items. Later in the week I’ll replace coolant, hoses, and belts then flush the brake fluid. THEN I’m done.

That looks like the u joints from the Burb! Year before last, Mom and I had noticed a little more vibration and noise than usual, for a day or two, then leaving work it got a LOT worse. Fortunately we weren't far from the shop I used to use, and they could do the job for $150 and in an hour or so. I could have done the job, but not as fast, and this was before I got the crew cab so we had nothing else to go to work in!

 

[any4xx]

Don't lie to yourself lol. There is no such thing as done. You will find something else to do.

Probably true. The reason we have six vehicles for only two drivers is that I really like to have something to tinker with. But at least all future projects SHOULD be things I WANT to do instead of catching up on things that I HAVE to do.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Probably true. The reason we have six vehicles for only two drivers is that I really like to have something to tinker with. But at least all future projects SHOULD be things I WANT to do instead of catching up on things that I HAVE to do.

At least that's how it's SUPPOSED to work LoL

 

[Schurkey]

Perhaps a moderator will move this from "Engines" to a more-appropriate section. I suggest Axles + Brakes since this forum doesn't have a section distinctly set up to include driveshafts.

(The '97 Service Manual includes a chapter on "Propeller Shaft and Axles", leaving Brakes as a separate section.)

 

[any4xx]

Perhaps a moderator will move this from "Engines" to a more-appropriate section. I suggest Axles + Brakes since this forum doesn't have a section distinctly set up to include driveshafts.

(The '97 Service Manual includes a chapter on "Propeller Shaft and Axles", leaving Brakes as a separate section.)

Yeah… looked around and really didn’t find an appropriate place. Mostly I was just posting for the entertainment value. Maybe a Mod will just delete it (and me) completely. ;-)

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Yeah… looked around and really didn’t find an appropriate place. Mostly I was just posting for the entertainment value. Maybe a Mod will just delete it (and me) completely. ;-)

Schurkey means well, he's just trying to help keep the forums organized and easier to use.....

 

[df2x4]

Yeah… looked around and really didn’t find an appropriate place. Mostly I was just posting for the entertainment value.

We do have a section for entertainment value threads and more general discussion of random topics called "The Lounge," but only full access members have access to it. Accounts are automatically upgraded to "full access" once they've been a member here for six months and made 100 posts. I could move this thread there for you but then you wouldn't be able to see it until August. Done that by mistake before...

I will go ahead and move the thread to "Axles + Brakes" as that seems logical, but no worries. Sometimes it isn't clear where the best place to post something is.