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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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Shake or shimmy?

Okay, I just bought a 2010 Platinum and I have had it a week. I noticed that when I take off from a complete stop (only) that I have a shimmy from the rear end. It wasn't bad, but noticible. I pulled my camper out to the lake and it was 10 times worse with the added weight on the bumper.

Anyone else have this? Could it be the anti sway?

Thanks.... I'm lost.
Chris
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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If you have the factory tires on your truck, (Pirelli Scorpion ATR) they will have flat spots on them and the truck will shake until the tires get warmed up. Just something to think about.
Enjoy the Truck!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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could be the 2 piece driveshaft needs lube, could be the trans needs to be re-flashed, could be tires, could be xxxxxx.... Take it in.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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It's going in this week. Thanks guys. Other than that issue, I am extremly pleased. It's much different than my old 97 Scab.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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There is a tsb out about that issue, take it in and they will adjust the drive shaft angle.
 
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