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View Poll Results: What is causing it to shake?
Driveshaft
18
75.00%
Rear brakes
1
4.17%
Shocks
1
4.17%
U-bolts
1
4.17%
Unbalanced tire
3
12.50%
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Well thanks man u were a lot of help
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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so the driveshaft looks fine. now im thinking its breaks. when its cold out an i tap the breaks it like jerks really bad. and after that i feel a grinding noise in the rear. ( just did it 20 mins ago
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
where would i check for a wieght?
look on the driveshaft itself there should be like almost wheel weight welded on
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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ill upload a pic h.o
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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HERES THE DS
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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yes
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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ok so then its not my ds. now on to breaks
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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heres the front breaks. i think they are still good. but idk how to check the rear
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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well you should probably get it balanced
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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where do i do that at?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
where do i do that at?
a drivetrain shop and to check the back brakes pull the drum off
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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nothings gunna pop out or fall off will it lol
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
nothings gunna pop out or fall off will it lol
only if something is broke but other wise no
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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check the bushings on the rear shocks... replace em if they're cracked or dryrotted
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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i checked those first everythings alright with the shocks. im thinking its more break related
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