Shaking after aal's and shackles

audiodude332001 · 02-22-2004, 09:24 PM

Hey everyone. About 2 weeks ago I installed the pro comp double add a leafs, and shackles. For about the last 4 days the truck has been shaking really bad at speeds below 25 mph and the shaking stops as soon as the truck comes to a complete stop. Then, when I start to accellerate it starts shaking again really bad untill I hit about 25. I can tell that the shaking is coming from the rear end, so I figure it has something to do with the aal's and shackles. Besides it shaking, it also makes this weird noise kinda like metal hitting metal. When I installed the add a leafs I wasnt really paying attention when I was putting the leafs back together, and I left out the little spacers that go between the leafs. Could this be why? I am getting really sick of this shaking, so if anyone has any idea of whats going on, please help.

Thanks,
Andy

Billy177 · 02-22-2004, 09:30 PM

put the spacers back in and make sure the rear end is not cocked

audiodude332001 · 02-22-2004, 09:54 PM

So you think the spacers would actually cause the shaking? I really dont want to take the stupid leafs back apart. I suppose that I could take the spacers, and cut in from the side to the hole, and then just loosen the leafs back up and pound them in there. What do you think?

Billy177 · 02-22-2004, 10:00 PM

i dont know if they would cause the shaking but they were put there for a reason and they should go back in

audiodude332001 · 02-23-2004, 09:36 PM

Ok, so I was talking to one of my friends at work tonight and he said that it could be the U joint on the axle shaft binding or something because I lifted the back, and the U Joints are so old and worn out. What do you think? Also, could it be the angle of the driveshaft, because it changed a bit when I lifted it?

Billy177 · 02-23-2004, 09:37 PM

u joints would do it. replace em they are cheap and go from there

*sk1er17* · 02-23-2004, 09:39 PM

the driveshaft should be fine.. people do SOA's and are ok-

i have double AAL's, shackles, 4door leafs and mines solid as a rock.

audiodude332001 · 02-23-2004, 10:04 PM

so you think I should just replace the U-Joints? Do I need one or two for the rear axle?

Billy177 · 02-23-2004, 10:06 PM

i am pretty sure 2 but i would doubble check

audiodude332001 · 02-23-2004, 10:27 PM

how can I check to see if they are bad

Billy177 · 02-23-2004, 11:13 PM

wiggle the driveshaft for play

audiodude332001 · 02-23-2004, 11:48 PM

Thanks, I'll check it after school tommorow.

audiodude332001 · 02-24-2004, 05:24 PM

Ok, so when I got home today I crawled underneith the truck, and I just thought I would retorque the ubolts. I torqued them down about a week ago. I think I torqued them to 85 lbs. They seemed fairly tight today, but I torqued them down to 100 lbs and took the truck for a drive and it doesnt shake anymore. At least I solved the problem for now, but they seem like they like to loosen themeselves up. Maybe I need to use some locktite on them.

Billy177 · 02-24-2004, 05:28 PM

i think they came with the red locktite on them from the factory but use the blue if you plan to remove them anytime soon

02-22-2004, 09:24 PM	#1
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Shaking after aal's and shackles Hey everyone. About 2 weeks ago I installed the pro comp double add a leafs, and shackles. For about the last 4 days the truck has been shaking really bad at speeds below 25 mph and the shaking stops as soon as the truck comes to a complete stop. Then, when I start to accellerate it starts shaking again really bad untill I hit about 25. I can tell that the shaking is coming from the rear end, so I figure it has something to do with the aal's and shackles. Besides it shaking, it also makes this weird noise kinda like metal hitting metal. When I installed the add a leafs I wasnt really paying attention when I was putting the leafs back together, and I left out the little spacers that go between the leafs. Could this be why? I am getting really sick of this shaking, so if anyone has any idea of whats going on, please help. Thanks, Andy __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-22-2004, 09:30 PM	#2
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	put the spacers back in and make sure the rear end is not cocked __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-22-2004, 09:54 PM	#3
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	So you think the spacers would actually cause the shaking? I really dont want to take the stupid leafs back apart. I suppose that I could take the spacers, and cut in from the side to the hole, and then just loosen the leafs back up and pound them in there. What do you think? __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-22-2004, 10:00 PM	#4
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	i dont know if they would cause the shaking but they were put there for a reason and they should go back in __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-23-2004, 09:36 PM	#5
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ok, so I was talking to one of my friends at work tonight and he said that it could be the U joint on the axle shaft binding or something because I lifted the back, and the U Joints are so old and worn out. What do you think? Also, could it be the angle of the driveshaft, because it changed a bit when I lifted it? __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-23-2004, 09:37 PM	#6
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	u joints would do it. replace em they are cheap and go from there __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-23-2004, 09:39 PM	#7
sk1er17 My "Jeep Thing" itches... Jackson,NJ '98 Sport Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,695 Vehicle Specs	the driveshaft should be fine.. people do SOA's and are ok- i have double AAL's, shackles, 4door leafs and mines solid as a rock. __________________ My Elite Registry.. Check it out Cardomain Site Explorers Gone... Went to a Silverado with 8" lift and 37s, then to a 2008 Sierra Denali with 3" lift and 33"s... Now, finally back in an off-road worthy rig...2007 Jeep Commander Hemi QDII (front & rear e-lockers). Build Thread: Here

02-23-2004, 10:04 PM	#8
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	so you think I should just replace the U-Joints? Do I need one or two for the rear axle? __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-23-2004, 10:06 PM	#9
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	i am pretty sure 2 but i would doubble check __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-23-2004, 10:27 PM	#10
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	how can I check to see if they are bad __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-23-2004, 11:13 PM	#11
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	wiggle the driveshaft for play __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear

02-23-2004, 11:48 PM	#12
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks, I'll check it after school tommorow. __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-24-2004, 05:24 PM	#13
audiodude332001 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eau Claire,WI 2000 explorer 5.0 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 850 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ok, so when I got home today I crawled underneith the truck, and I just thought I would retorque the ubolts. I torqued them down about a week ago. I think I torqued them to 85 lbs. They seemed fairly tight today, but I torqued them down to 100 lbs and took the truck for a drive and it doesnt shake anymore. At least I solved the problem for now, but they seem like they like to loosen themeselves up. Maybe I need to use some locktite on them. __________________ 2000 explorer 5.0, manual BW4406 swapped, Cold air intake,true dual exhaust, billet grill, clear tails, sport trac white faced gauges, euro projector headlights with HID conversion, stainless brush guard, stainless nerf bars,TT and shackles with 31" Goodyear wrangler duratracs on 15x8 Dick cepek dc-2 rims.

02-24-2004, 05:28 PM	#14
Billy177 Wannabe Elite Explorer Redding CT 99 Explorer XLT SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,902 Vehicle Specs	i think they came with the red locktite on them from the factory but use the blue if you plan to remove them anytime soon __________________ 1999 4.0 Sohc XLT 4x4 3.55 31' BFG MT Mac Air Intake, High-Flow cats, Excalibrator Flowmaster 50 Series Cat-back,Rancho 5000's, TT + Shackles, 200 Amp Alternator, Autometer Gauges, 150 Watt Lights Detroit Locker in Rear