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Old 10-11-12, 01:37 PM
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I replaced the rear axels last week. When I installed Megan could I installed , lower bal joint, upper control arms and lower control arms on the front. Car has a vibration from a stop and at guest speeds. 30-40 60,65,75,and 80. I feel a vibration in the steering wheel and center console. I'm lost on what it can be. I tried different sizes of wheels same effect so wheels are not the culprit.
Old 10-12-12, 05:07 AM
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If your car is vibrating while stopped it is probably the engine or transmission mounts that need to be replaced. My car vibrates pretty bad right now through the steering wheel at a stop. I just don't know if I can justify spending the money to replace the mounts since I'll hopefully be getting a new car in a few years.
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I meant to say it shakes when I take off from a stop.to about 20 then stops
Old 10-14-12, 07:52 AM
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If your car is vibrating at a stop, then look outside of the suspension first.
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Check your driveshaft. Bolts/nuts might be loose. Had this problem on my is300 once. Went through a few tires and rims as well as balancing. Vibration would start at 25mph+
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it could be the driveshaft, though you said you replaced the axles (why? did one break?) so my gut feeling is that you mucked something up in the diff. I'd start with a fluid change and inspection on that first to make sure you didn't blow the rear end.
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