Thread: I've found the cause of the vibrations!

Got it from LRA and from memory paid close to genuine prices ($130ish i think).

I have heard recently that the non-genuine don't last nearly as long as genuine. Maybe I should have a quiet word in Andrew's ear.

Originally Posted by TuffRR

Have had some severe vibrations for the last few weeks and also thought that the car was a lot louder. Haven't had any time until this morning though to actually get out and have a proper look.

This is what i found...



Suspected this was on its way out. Its so badly damaged that it allowing the exhaust to rest on the crossmember causing the worst of the vibrations.

The other thing i found while i was under there was this....



Not very happy about this as it was replaced only 20,000kms ago and the previous one had lasted 170,000kms. Might be time to convert to uni's i think.

I really think that the worst of the vibrations would be coming from the rubber donut and the tailshaft, it really pays to check your vehicle when you feel a vibration, straight away, Regards Frank.

When I had my Disco I changed to a Range Rover driveshaft with U/J's both ends for $100 all up. I think it's the only way to go with any sort of a lift, mine was 2" lift as well.

http://www.discoweb.org/rotoconversion/index.htm

Originally Posted by Tank

I really think that the worst of the vibrations would be coming from the rubber donut and the tailshaft.

Yep. Pulled the tailshaft this arvo and have driven it a bit. Bloody smooth as. Seems the exhaust resting on the cross member makes bugger all difference.

I have a cracked one sitting in the shed (wasn't vibrating when I changed it but is cracked) if you want it it is yours, PM me with address and I can send it next week

I have a good conditioned one in the shed. After breaking the uni joint the replacement was to long so I ditched the donut.