Vibration from rear wheels / axle when accelerating

VIT75

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2004 BMW 325I
6 CYL
RWD
AUTOMATIC
174,000 MILES

When accelerating at a normal rate, and whether the car is in automatic or sport shift (manual) mode, I get a vibration (feels like from right rear more than left) which feels and sounds like going over a rumble strip between the speeds of twenty to thirty mph and most noticeable in second gear. I have had tires balanced and rotated and vibration still stayed in the right rear area.

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WRENCHTECH

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If you feel it mainly only when accelerating, it could be a bad inner C/V joint that is binding.

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Saturday, July 16th, 2016 AT 3:30 AM

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Would it be best to replace or continue to drive until it gets worse? Expensive repair?

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Saturday, July 16th, 2016 AT 6:49 AM

WRENCHTECH

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I would replace it as soon as you can confirm that is actually the problem and you will need some local talent to do that.

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Saturday, July 16th, 2016 AT 6:52 AM

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Thanks, have relocated and still looking for good mechanics, that is why I was asking before I go in to see if they come up with same remedy/cure as you. Again, thanks for sharing your knowledge, greatly appreciated.

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Saturday, July 16th, 2016 AT 7:07 AM

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