jmden
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- 1997 Explorer
Hi all,
First post with a question here.
I've got a 1997 Explorer 4WD with a harmonic vibration that starts at 65mph and goes up as far as I've taken it. It lasts for about 5 seconds then goes away for 3-4 seconds, then comes back.
I did not recall noticing this until I purchased new Toyo OPen Country 6 ply A/T tires last fall after blowing one of the same tires (about at the end of their life) on a long gravel road trip. There were just a few feet on the aluminum rim til I stopped.
It's been enough of an issue that today the tire store gave me a complete set of new tires free--their suggestion, not mine. The harmonic vibration at speed is better, though certainly not gone.
I recently had the upper control arms replace (lower ball joints 2-3 years old) and had a new C/V joint replaced. Front sway bar bushings are just over a year old. 2 garages say there is nothing wrong with the front end or wheel bearings etc.
This happens at a certain speed over the ground so it's got to be txfer case output shaft or back from that, right?
Advise would be appreciated.
Thanks.
First post with a question here.
I've got a 1997 Explorer 4WD with a harmonic vibration that starts at 65mph and goes up as far as I've taken it. It lasts for about 5 seconds then goes away for 3-4 seconds, then comes back.
I did not recall noticing this until I purchased new Toyo OPen Country 6 ply A/T tires last fall after blowing one of the same tires (about at the end of their life) on a long gravel road trip. There were just a few feet on the aluminum rim til I stopped.
It's been enough of an issue that today the tire store gave me a complete set of new tires free--their suggestion, not mine. The harmonic vibration at speed is better, though certainly not gone.
I recently had the upper control arms replace (lower ball joints 2-3 years old) and had a new C/V joint replaced. Front sway bar bushings are just over a year old. 2 garages say there is nothing wrong with the front end or wheel bearings etc.
This happens at a certain speed over the ground so it's got to be txfer case output shaft or back from that, right?
Advise would be appreciated.
Thanks.
