RE: Is this my rear-end?

From: The Man From Utopia (tmfu@home.com)
Date: Sat Aug 14 1999 - 13:03:06 EDT


>
> Hello DML:
>
> I know that I'm leaving myself open to alot of "cute" comments, but my '98
> Dakota 4X4 CC with a 318 and 3.55 gears has developed a whine
> from the rear
> end. The whine is in a very narrow band of 54-56 mph and it will
> subside if
> I completely let off the accelerator. I have almost 21k on my
> original set
> of Goodyear RTS (I have the 31" alloy wheels) and they are
> starting to make
> some tire whine noises at about 30mph. The tires themselves have been
> rotated every 5-6k and seem to be wearing evenly. Do you think that this
> whine is the tires or the rear end? What do you suggest I try to
> differentiate between the two potential causes? Thanks in advance for any
> advice!!!

Could be a U-Joint going bad.....

Greg
95 DSCC v6 5spd
Rahway NJ



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