Donny M Hayes wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just a quick question--mainly to the other RT owners, but may apply to all.
> I have noticed a strange HUM (drone, vibration, ????) from my RT at high
> speeds. It normally starts about 85-90 and gets fairly bad by 100+. What
> could be causing this? I don't have any other strange vibrations at any
> other speed or RPM level. Could it be tires? Alignment? Slightly out of
> balance drive shaft? How do I explain to the dealer that my truck seems to
> hum at 100 mph?
>
> Thanks,
> Donny M Hayes
> 98 5.9 RT CC Amethyst
Donny,
My guess without driving the truck would be drive shaft. I had to
replace the drive shaft in my Impala with a custom made one.
Lots of luck with the dealer, most dealers tell you to get lost if you
go in with a problem that only happens above the legal speed limit.
Bob
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