Anything like Chassis Ears but for finding vibrations?
Discussion
My Vitara 4x4 is vibey, it's been lifted, prop shaft is well over specified angles so no wonder, but also got a wonkey wheel, and I suspect that some of the custom flanges I had made may not be true.
I'm in the process of fitting a double cardan prop shaft which should sort the prop shaft angle (standard prop shaft, rule of thumb is good for 7 degrees, double cardan good for 14 degrees). I'm going to have the custom gearbox-propshaft flange tested for run out, and replace the wonkey wheel.
I've discovered "Chassis Ears" for finding noises, I'm wondering if there's anything like that for finding vibrations as well? If I have all the above done and still have vibes I'll be stuck for what else to try!
Thanks!
I'm in the process of fitting a double cardan prop shaft which should sort the prop shaft angle (standard prop shaft, rule of thumb is good for 7 degrees, double cardan good for 14 degrees). I'm going to have the custom gearbox-propshaft flange tested for run out, and replace the wonkey wheel.
I've discovered "Chassis Ears" for finding noises, I'm wondering if there's anything like that for finding vibrations as well? If I have all the above done and still have vibes I'll be stuck for what else to try!
Thanks!
Thanks Russell. This weekend I'm making a start on fitting the double cardan prop shaft, it could be that cures everything. It won't be a small job though, got to remove the transfer box, swap out the main shaft for one that's been modified to take a flange (stock one takes slip on prop shaft, new prop shaft is flange type taken from Hilux Surf), then measure up prop shaft length, and send the new prop for shortening.
After that I'll deal with the wheel.
After that I'll deal with the wheel.
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