Vibration under seat

Lagavulin

Lagavulin

New member
When I approach the 50 mph range I can feel vibration under my feet and in the seat. Any ideas? Thanks
98 TJ sport
2" lift and new 33" tires
 
pvanweelden said:
Do you have a slip yoke eliminator?
Could be vibes from your rear driveshaft
Click to expand...

This X2. If you don't want to go the sye route you could go cheap for now and drop your transfer case skid plate by an inch or so.

Another thought, do you have adjustable control arms? If so, adjust them so you reduce the angle of your drive line.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I also see in your profile you have new tires. If you've had the lift for a while with no problems, take your jeep to the tire shop. Out of balance rear wheels will make your seat vibrate. Maybe you threw a weight.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Woody3 said:
I also see in your profile you have new tires. If you've had the lift for a while with no problems, take your jeep to the tire shop. Out of balance rear wheels will make your seat vibrate. Maybe you threw a weight.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Is rather not drop the transfer case. If I have to do a SYE I will but first il check to make sure the tires are balanced. If it is the tires would the vibration be constant? Te vibration I'm experiencing is fades in and out.
 
In my experience, it seemed like the jeep would vibrate more at one speed than others.

My money is on out of balance tires but you can also check for play in your u joints


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I don't know why I said u joints, I was thinking and typing but had a disconnect between fingers and brain I suppose.

Check for play in wheel bearings.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Yes but I'm not sure if they will cause a vibration like that or not.
I know wheel bearings will.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Bad wheel bearings will also create a humming noise at highway speeds. If they are shot you will most likely see grease/oil on the inside of your wheel or even on the ground where the jeep is parked.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Woody3 said:
Bad wheel bearings will also create a humming noise at highway speeds. If they are shot you will most likely see grease/oil on the inside of your wheel or even on the ground where the jeep is parked.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Ok so I should balance the tires and change the wheel bearings.
 
Lagavulin said:
Ok so I should balance the tires and change the wheel bearings.
Click to expand...

I'm not saying to change them just yet.
If I were in your shoes, I would take my jeep to my local tire shop and ask them to re-balance my tires. While the rear wheels were off I would grab onto the rear drum area and check to see if there was any play (up down side to side). I would also visually check to see if I could see axle grease around the axle housing. Most likely the bearings aren't the cause of your problem but I wouldn't rule it out until checked.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom