scull20's Build of "Equinso Ocha" (aka White Devil)

[rinkishjk]

Definitely knocked off a weight or two on my rear driveshaft...don't know how I didn't notice it driving home on Saturday, but driving on the highway today I felt some pretty noticeable vibration around 70mph.

In addition, I've been noticing a vibration at idle when stopped, gets worse when the AC compressor kicks on...is also worse in drive when stopped vs. when in park or neutral. I thought it may have been transmission related, but the vibration is definitely originating from the motor after crawling underneath and feeling around when its running. I can feel the vibration in my seat when stopped, only been noticeable the past 3 weeks or so. I'm pretty positive that this is totally unrelated to the rear DS. Water pump, head problem, harmonic balancer, motor mounts...?

Got an early morning appt at the dealer on Wednesday to address the idle vibration...I'll mention the rear driveshaft to them and see how they "diagnose" it, if they want to charge me an arm and a leg for an OEM shaft, then I'll just order a new one from Trail Jeeps. However, I'm pretty certain that there's a TSB out there for rear DS vibrations on the later year JKs.

Could it maybe from the zip tie u had to put on the boot?

 

[swampdog]

Could it maybe from the zip tie u had to put on the boot?

That wouldn't cause the vibration, but could cause the ticking noise.

 

[scull20]

Could it maybe from the zip tie u had to put on the boot?

It may be adding to it...but I can see the spots on the driveshaft where the weights were tacked on

 

[rinkishjk]

It may be adding to it...but I can see the spots on the driveshaft where the weights were tacked on

Yea they probably came off in that same spot coming out of Lake Christy.

 

[scull20]

Yea they probably came off in that same spot coming out of Lake Christy.

That's what I'm thinking too.

 

[scull20]

Took off the trans skid and crossover skid so I don't have to listen to the dealer whine about it...those nuts for the trans still aren't fun.

 

[scull20]

Apparently the idle vibration is 'normal' according to the dealer...whatever.

Vibration at speed is the rear DS, of which is not covered under the powertrain warranty due to it being dented. $1100 quote from the dealer for a new one...no thanks. I'll just order a new 1350 and call it a day.

 

[WJCO]

Apparently the dealer couldn't find the cause of the idle vibration and the tech didn't want to spend any more time on it...whatever.

Fixed it for you.

 

[cozdude]

Fixed it for you.

Exactly lol!

 

[hinrichs]

Why not just have a shop re balance the rear?

 

[cozdude]

Why not just have a shop re balance the rear?

Or find a stock rear for dirt cheap/free someone already took off and doesn't need anymore

 

[scull20]

I'm on the hunt for a take off, and will make some calls around rebalancing...thanks all.

 

[scull20]

Local driveshaft shop is a no go for rebalancing. Trail Jeeps didn't have any take offs laying around worth reusing. I found a junk yard in Michigan that will ship me one from a 2014 with less than 3000 miles on it for $200 out the door.

 

[WJCO]

Local driveshaft shop is a no go for rebalancing. Trail Jeeps didn't have any take offs laying around worth reusing. I found a junk yard in Michigan that will ship me one from a 2014 with less than 3000 miles on it for $200 out the door.

They won't rebalance it or can't?

 

[hlax2525]

Not sure if this is off of a 2dr or 4dr, but there is somebody in north jersey selling all factory rubicon parts.
I know its craigslist and all, but its worth a shot.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/5575077902.html

 

[scull20]

They won't rebalance it or can't?

I was told..."can't"

 

[scull20]

Not sure if this is off of a 2dr or 4dr, but there is somebody in north jersey selling all factory rubicon parts.
I know its craigslist and all, but its worth a shot.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/5575077902.html

Thanks for checking, I looked into a lot of the NNJ craigslist posts last night. All fronts, no rear.

 

[rinkishjk]

Local driveshaft shop is a no go for rebalancing. Trail Jeeps didn't have any take offs laying around worth reusing. I found a junk yard in Michigan that will ship me one from a 2014 with less than 3000 miles on it for $200 out the door.

For that price I would just get a je reel shaft.

 

[GregMort13]

For that price I would just get a je reel shaft.

Or adams (10 chars)

 

[rinkishjk]

Or adams (10 chars)

Yes, there are Alot of options, and I would definitely stay away from the "gold seal" one.