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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by svt_2004
here is how my pinion angle looks now, but i am getting a vibration between, 30 mph and 50 mph


what should i do? i already have shims to correct the angle in there
change your u-joints, I bet there worn, grab the driveshaft and give it a rotational shake on jacks or in neutral and see how worn they are.........they have been taking a beating with that positive angle.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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I havent been driving it! My truck is in the garage, its been off the road for a few months now, I have never driven it with the positive angle. The truck only has 5000 miles on it
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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The early springs have five leaves, like the 2003/2004's. The late ones are slightly stiffer and taller to bring the GVWR up to over 6000 pounds, putting it in a different tax and fuel category.

Your pinion angle looks pretty good from the photo. Are you sure your vibration is not wheel balance?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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yes i feel the vibration right under the left foot, so im assuming it has something to do with the drive shaft
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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I think you're going to just have to change the angle a little deeper. If you're at about a -1 angle now, buy a different shim to shift it to a -3. The extra couple of degrees should make enough of a difference to eliminate the vibration.
 
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