Re: 98 Dakota 2wd rear slippage???

From: Michael Maskalans (dml@tepidcola.com)
Date: Mon Apr 29 2013 - 11:41:05 EDT


On Apr 26, 2013, at 3:03 PM, $pook <richardfiser@mchsi.com> wrote:

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> As I accelerate from a stop, the rear vibrates, almost like the rear tires are slipping, till I get about 10 mph then all smooths out. Seems to be worse when pulling a loaded trailer but still does it when the truck is empty. The u joints seem to be tight. It kind of feels like the rear end is twisting a little so the rear wheels are out of line during the acceleration from stop.
>

Trans was in neutral when you checked the ujoint? Load on the driveshaft will mask bad driveline components.

Protip: Don't get run over.

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Michael Maskalans
Rochester NY



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