Constant Vibration

Dlbutterfield · 12-28-2005, 11:44 PM

I have a question that hopefully someone can answer me. There is a constant vibration when I press on the gas pedal. As long as the gas pedal is compressed there is the vibration, when I let off the gas the vibration stops when I am just coasting. any ideas on what is causing this will be greatly helpful. I hope I have given enough information, thank you in advance.
David

*karl_burns* · 12-29-2005, 12:52 AM

U-joint? $10 each, and about 2 hours to replace if it's your first time.....
That's what fixed my vibrations. If it's throught the speed/rpm, then it's something taht rotates/moves only when the engine is running. I'd say bad tires/rims if it occured also when you were coasting....
Karl

**Maniak** · 12-29-2005, 11:42 AM

Thats the same symptom I got when I had a bad u-joint. It was partially frozen. It felt tight when I checked it installed.. Once I took the drive shaft down, I tried to move the u-joint around and couldn't by hand.

$25 later (2 u-joints) and about 3 hours total (working in dirt, and I dont' have a vise, so I just used a hammer, sockets, and the bed of my flatbed truck as a work surface)..

~Mark

Dlbutterfield · 12-30-2005, 12:18 AM

Thank you for the information. I will have to go and try and replace the U-Joints on the Explorer this weekend. Thank you again.

David

chipallen · 01-12-2006, 04:48 PM

I would say U joints too.

12-28-2005, 11:44 PM	#1
Dlbutterfield Wannabe Elite Explorer Tacoma,Wa '92 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Constant Vibration I have a question that hopefully someone can answer me. There is a constant vibration when I press on the gas pedal. As long as the gas pedal is compressed there is the vibration, when I let off the gas the vibration stops when I am just coasting. any ideas on what is causing this will be greatly helpful. I hope I have given enough information, thank you in advance. David

12-29-2005, 12:52 AM	#2
karl_burns Elite Explorer Winston Salem, NC - Go Deacs! 98 Sport OHV 5speed Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,196 Vehicle Specs	U-joint? $10 each, and about 2 hours to replace if it's your first time..... That's what fixed my vibrations. If it's throught the speed/rpm, then it's something taht rotates/moves only when the engine is running. I'd say bad tires/rims if it occured also when you were coasting.... Karl __________________ Karl Burns 2000 Explorer Sport: KKM, BBK 66mm TB, Granatelli 70mm MAF, 3" Intake, 31" BFG AT/KOs 1998 Explorer Sport: Spindle Lift, SOA, Rancho 9000s, powered by Apten, PIAA 1500s and 520s Eclipse, McIntosh, Focal and JL sound system

12-29-2005, 11:42 AM	#3
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,736 Vehicle Specs	Thats the same symptom I got when I had a bad u-joint. It was partially frozen. It felt tight when I checked it installed.. Once I took the drive shaft down, I tried to move the u-joint around and couldn't by hand. $25 later (2 u-joints) and about 3 hours total (working in dirt, and I dont' have a vise, so I just used a hammer, sockets, and the bed of my flatbed truck as a work surface).. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

12-30-2005, 12:18 AM	#4
Dlbutterfield Wannabe Elite Explorer Tacoma,Wa '92 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thank you Thank you for the information. I will have to go and try and replace the U-Joints on the Explorer this weekend. Thank you again. David

01-12-2006, 04:48 PM	#5
chipallen Wannabe Elite Explorer enola, pa 1992 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	I would say U joints too.