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Explorer

Dec 01, 2017

Vibration feels like tire weight

After about 2000 miles on this trip I'm running down the road at about 67 or so, and suddenly there is a vibration that feels like I threw a tire weight in the front. At first I thought it was just the highway, but after many miles of different road conditions it is still there. It happens between 67 and 70 or a little higher. I checked the wheels for shiny spots where weights might have been... nothing missing.

I checked Ram web sites and found quite a few articles from other Ram owners... of course, lots of parts replaced, no resolution.

My question: Has anyone had the same experience?

If you've had a similar experience... how did you fix the problem?

I will get it out on the highway tomorrow without the fiver and see if it does the same without my 17,000 or so lbs. of enjoyment dragging behind.

2015 Ram, dually. 4x4

Tow Vehicles

34 Replies

Artum_Snowbird
Explorer
Dec 01, 2017
I would change the tires front to back and see what happens there. You should feel the vibration differently.

If you don't, I was told to drive under power where the vibration is, then shift into neutral. If the vibration lessens it could be the drive shaft. I have had different sets of wheels and tires on mine, and am now convinced it is the driveshaft... but mine is around 45 mph.
Lar_s
Explorer
Dec 01, 2017
Thx. I'll look closer. Appreciate all advice
campinginthewoo
Explorer
Dec 01, 2017
Have you taken said tire for a balance? It might be a weight missing or could possibly be a belt shifted. My brother had a similar issue and turned out a belt had shifted which caused the vibration. His TV 2013 gmc Yukon 4x4 just a thought
TakingThe5th
Explorer
Dec 01, 2017
When you check those tire weights-check your tires as well. Make sure your tires aren't coming apart. Check for budges or tread separation. Check the age of the tires. A family member driving a Ford F350 felt similar vibration before his front left tire blew apart and nearly wrecked the rig.