sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Posted 09/05/11 11:20 PM Share Posted 09/05/11 11:20 PM Hey GuysI've noticed a shudder/vibration coming through my drivers seat/floor, not sure what could be causing it.Car has only done 1000kms. I though it was just stiff suspension, but I don't rekon my other ute was like this.I was thinking maybe a wheel balance to start with.any other suggestions/comments?Would love some feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Posted 10/05/11 04:19 AM Author Share Posted 10/05/11 04:19 AM Would tailshaft problem cause this? Is it uncommon for the weights to fall off...or not be on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Posted 11/05/11 11:22 PM Author Share Posted 11/05/11 11:22 PM no one knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45T-XR Donating Members 417 Member For: 17y 1m 14d Gender: Male Location: Gladstone, Queensland Posted 14/05/11 08:17 AM Share Posted 14/05/11 08:17 AM Would tailshaft problem cause this? Is it uncommon for the weights to fall off...or not be on there?Possible, but I havent seen under a fg, There used to be dramas with the sedans, the tailshafts had plastic weight holders and a combination of weights that clip onto the tailshaft bolts that bolt it to the pinion flange, we used to have to mark the position of the tailshaft in relation to the pinion and also the postion of the weights on the shaft, causes bad vibrations, the ford WDS had an attachement for and infrared pickup and a balancing function. I left ford after BF so I cant speak for the FG series. Id suggest calling ford and ask for a price to do it, its not that labour intensive, just up on the hoist and about half hours work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Posted 15/05/11 06:23 AM Author Share Posted 15/05/11 06:23 AM yeah I've since had the tailshaft balanced by G J Drivelines, they said it was fine.I'm getting wheel balance and allignment this saturday, but I'm just not sure what it could be.I'm thinking of getting lowered springs and leaf springs from Pedders at some point, so that might help....It could be that the springs in the rear need time to soften a bit...not sure.any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino1980 09JET Member 1,510 Member For: 14y 10m Gender: Male Location: E. Maitland Posted 15/05/11 07:18 AM Share Posted 15/05/11 07:18 AM Is it worse under load, ie when you have a little bit of weight in the car and are say accelerating up a hill? I have a weird shudder in my Fg sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slash737 Member 107 Member For: 19y 1m 25d Gender: Male Location: western melbourne Posted 15/05/11 07:25 AM Share Posted 15/05/11 07:25 AM I had a vibration only at a certain speed. turned out to be the rear falken tyres had gone off. one of them wernt exactly round. your car being so new I doubt you have this problem but could be worth trying different rims and tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Posted 15/05/11 07:32 AM Author Share Posted 15/05/11 07:32 AM it is worse on some roads, but more noticeable at 80kms+I don't have anything in the back really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino1980 09JET Member 1,510 Member For: 14y 10m Gender: Male Location: E. Maitland Posted 15/05/11 10:29 AM Share Posted 15/05/11 10:29 AM Thanks guys. Funny you mention the Falkens, that's what I have, and they've done their share of skidding too wonder if that's the problem? Getting new ones soon so here's hoping.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 3m 5d Posted 23/05/11 08:09 AM Author Share Posted 23/05/11 08:09 AM Bit of an update.I've had my tailshaft balanced, tyres balanced and aligned and I still get a strange vibration feeling with on the freeway on certain parts of the road. I'm almost due for the 3000km service so I will get ford to come for a drive and see what they think.Maybe it's diff related or something....or my leaf springs might not be setup properly or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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