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Vibration & Drone

01-02-2004, 11:15 PM

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FKieser

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Vibration & Drone

I just came back from a long trip and found out some interesting things in reference to the vibration and drone problem that a lot of people seem to be having.

The drone and vibration begins around 64mph and maxed out at 67mph and then subsides around 69mph. It does not seem to be RPM related since I can rev the truck in neutral and they do not occur.

I could not notice them when the truck was cold but as it warmed up, they became very noticeable.

I at first did not notice the problems until I had my truck cap installed, i.e. more weight in the back. I also noticed that they were worse with a full tank of gas than on an 1/8th of a tank.

Hope this helps someone figure these problems out!

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2004 Cummins HO, Metallic Silver, Auto 48RE, 4x4, Extended Cab, SLT, SB, No Spin, 4.10 Gears, A.R.E. Truck Cap, Line-X, ICI Nerf Bars

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