Got it!!!
Please disregard the previous email, I didn't want to send it but I goofed!
Anyway, I found the solution to my shaky problem.
First of all, the problem wasn't the axles, the u-joints or the diff. After
carefull examination, I finally realized that the vibration was alot faster
then the rotational speed of the axle shafts. So I decided to take a look
at the drive (prop) shaft.
BINGO!!!
Ran down to the closest hardware store, bought a few pipe clamps (the ones
with a screew) and put a few on the drive shaft. 5 clamps and some tuning
later... Voila, no more vibration (actually, not enough to be a problem).
With the rear wheels up, ran up to 90mph without a problem. Went down the
road at 70+ mph, smooth as can be. I am pleased!!! :-)
I plan to have the drive shaft professionally balanced in the future but for
now, this 3$ solution is quite acceptable.
Thanks all for your help
Now, I'm going for a nice drive at full speed limit!!! Woohoo
Steph
'69 Spit - Hers (Shake - not anymore, rattle - a lot less than before, and
roll - you bet!)
'71 TR6 - Mine (In pieces)
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