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Question: Why is my truck still vibrating at speeds 60 to 80?

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Visitor, Deer Park, NY, August 28, 2010, 09:30

I had my mechanic replace the radiator U-joint and change the tranny fluid twice and pathfinder is still vibrating,
before all this I had two new tires put in and the two old tires inspectd for any damage its driving me insane What sould I do now?

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    Sonrise Automotive (298 Answers) , Islip, NY - (631) 292-0780
    jjjb4everfree September 23, 2010, 13:13
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    Hello,
    If the rear drive shaft has a center bearing when the u-joint was replaced the 2 halves of the shaft may not have been aligned properly. This is easy enough to check if you bring it back to the shop that performed the work. Additionally, even though you have new tires they may be out of balance or not running true because of a shifted belt in the tire construction. Hope this helps.
    John J Bryant
    Owner: Sonrise Automotive

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    Visitor, September 23, 2010, 13:32

    Thanks for your response tires were checked for balance but I will check on the bearings to see if they were instaled corectly I just think if it was a bearing problem I would hear or feel it at diferent speeds not just from 60 to 80
    but anyway I will check

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    Visitor, September 28, 2010, 20:59

    I have an 05 as well LE and my car was doing the same thing. I got the pieces that hold the drive shaft together fixed as well and bought new set of tires. Come to find out the people didn't balance my tires and once I got them balanced right it's been riding great.

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