Weird vibration
01-18-2007, 11:33 PM
#11
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Re: Weird vibration
Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
Thanks,
Greg
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> working properly, via friction.
> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put it
> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg
> >
Thanks,
Greg
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> working properly, via friction.
> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put it
> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-18-2007, 11:33 PM
#12
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Re: Weird vibration
Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
Thanks,
Greg
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> working properly, via friction.
> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put it
> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg
> >
Thanks,
Greg
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> working properly, via friction.
> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put it
> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-18-2007, 11:33 PM
#13
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Re: Weird vibration
Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
Thanks,
Greg
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> working properly, via friction.
> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put it
> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg
> >
Thanks,
Greg
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Greg,
> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> working properly, via friction.
> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put it
> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Greg
> >
01-18-2007, 11:37 PM
#14
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Re: Weird vibration
Thanks alot Jeff.
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
01-18-2007, 11:37 PM
#15
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Re: Weird vibration
Thanks alot Jeff.
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
01-18-2007, 11:37 PM
#16
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Re: Weird vibration
Thanks alot Jeff.
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
01-18-2007, 11:37 PM
#17
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Re: Weird vibration
Thanks alot Jeff.
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
Greg
Jeff Strickland wrote:
> Having said that, if the drive shaft is so bent as to cause a vibration in
> 2HI, odds favor it not spinning due to friction with the oil inside the
> differential.
>
> Bill is correct, the driveshaft _can_ turn as a function of friction between
> the gears inside the diff, and the oil. But, the friction is not great,
> which is a function of oil. Cold, extreme cold, might play a role in this,
> but I doubt it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:51atjbF1jl89rU1@mid.individual.net...
> > Hi Greg,
> > The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect is
> > working properly, via friction.
> > Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
> > it
> > up on a rack and see if you can find it.
> > God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
> >> Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
> >> vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
> >> let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Greg
> >>
> >
> >
> >
01-18-2007, 11:53 PM
#18
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Re: Weird vibration
An obious bend or large dent in the driveshaft, slop in the U-joints.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169181221.537952.304770@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Hi Greg,
>> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect
>> is
>> working properly, via friction.
>> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
>> it
>> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
>> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
>> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169181221.537952.304770@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Hi Greg,
>> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect
>> is
>> working properly, via friction.
>> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
>> it
>> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
>> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
>> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>
01-18-2007, 11:53 PM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: Weird vibration
An obious bend or large dent in the driveshaft, slop in the U-joints.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169181221.537952.304770@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Hi Greg,
>> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect
>> is
>> working properly, via friction.
>> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
>> it
>> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
>> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
>> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169181221.537952.304770@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Hi Greg,
>> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect
>> is
>> working properly, via friction.
>> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
>> it
>> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
>> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
>> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>
01-18-2007, 11:53 PM
#20
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Posts: n/a
Re: Weird vibration
An obious bend or large dent in the driveshaft, slop in the U-joints.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169181221.537952.304770@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Hi Greg,
>> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect
>> is
>> working properly, via friction.
>> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
>> it
>> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
>> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
>> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1169181221.537952.304770@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Hey Bill, Thanks for the input. What would I be looking for?
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
>> Hi Greg,
>> The front driveshaft will rotate, even if the front axle disconnect
>> is
>> working properly, via friction.
>> Usually it's a universal joint. You could have a bent driveshaft. Put
>> it
>> up on a rack and see if you can find it.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169174944.821531.89380@11g2000cwr.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Does the drive shaft (front) rotate while in 2H, on a 95 YJ. I have
>> > vibration in the steering wheel and shifter at highway speeds. When I
>> > let off the acelerator, it stops. Thanks in advance.
>> >
>> > Greg
>> >
>
