1997 Suzuki Sidekick vibration

Tiny
GODFROIE
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  • 1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I have a vibration that come from under my sidekick I tried changing the driveshaft, the wheel bearings, I change the tire and wheels, but it is the same, when it is on two wheel drive it vribrate, but when I put it on 4 wheel drive the vibration stop, where should I look for tthe problem. Thanks.
Monday, March 1st, 2010 AT 8:51 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi godfroie,

Thank you for the donation.

When does the vibration occurs?
During acceleration only?
After attaining a certain speed?

The driveshaft you mentioned replacing, were they the front CV or the propeller shaft?
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 1:19 PM
Tiny
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The vibration when I am on two wheel drive occurs during acceleration and as the speed increase the virbration get worst, at 60mph the vibration is terrible. When I put it on 4 wheel drive the vibration is not there, except when I slow down from 60 to 50 then there is a little vivration.
I change the rear driveshat. Thank you very much
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 1:52 PM
Tiny
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The symptoms seems to indicate a fault with the propeller shaft.

The most likely cause soule be bad U joints. Get them checked for wear or stiffness.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 AT 9:28 AM

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