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Old 01-11-2011, 07:24 PM
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Default Vibrations During Highway driving

When i get right at 85 MPH on the high way my truck starts to vibrate bad. was wondering what it could be?
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:46 PM
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Default Re: Vibrations During Highway driving

re balance? broke belt in tire? bent wheel?... my first step would be inspect tires and wheels
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:55 PM
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alignment?
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:58 PM
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Um not to sound like a smart ass but it is a truck lol. At high speeds like that I am not surprised you get a vibration or shake or rougher ride. If it is a violent kind vibration then you may want to investigate further but it doesn't sound that abnormal to me. Can you describe it a little more. where exactly does it feel like its coming from...if you can tell. Steering wheel? Seat?
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:09 PM
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Default Re: Vibrations During Highway driving

Why you going 85 in a ranger?
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:33 PM
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Default Re: Vibrations During Highway driving

maybe the speed limit in PA is 85? oh it's not.
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:39 PM
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Default Re: Vibrations During Highway driving

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maybe the speed limit in PA is 85? oh it's not.


solution for OP - keep it under 85.

Problem solved
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Old 01-11-2011, 09:21 PM
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Its not like its impossible to go above 85.
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Old 01-11-2011, 09:36 PM
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Default Re: Vibrations During Highway driving

Going to school and driving on the highway sucks if you dont go more than 80 for two hours away. and the vibration feels like it is coming from the front end of the truck. And yeah pa state limit is only 65 which sucks
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Old 01-12-2011, 02:43 AM
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Also check the wheel bearings
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Old 01-12-2011, 08:47 AM
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Default Re: Vibrations During Highway driving

You could check for play in your ball joints and tie rods as well.
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