[DavidT1989]

Hey guys. I have a question. My 1992 Dakota has something like a vibration or buzzing when I am going at least 65 mph. The faster I go, the more noticeable. However, when it is being driven for the first time in a day, it doesn't do it at all. I also have noticed that the more I drive it in one day, the more noticeable it is when I get to the above-mentioned speed and even more noticeable the faster I go. I never get to 75 or 80 mph because I don't want something to break. I am wondering what is the cause of this. I had an idea that it was the tires but I just rotated them and it is still happening. The tires are getting worn out and one of them on the back, which was on the front is showing cords.

 

[RalphP]

Replace your worn tires first, and have them properly balanced.

Then worry about the rest of it.

If one's showing cords, it's out of balance, and that's a good cause for this kind of vibration.

And WHY are you running 65MPH on such a dangerous tire ANYWAY???

RwP

 

[DavidT1989]

I am going to get some mud terrain tires in about a week. Probably Nexen Roadian M/T tires. I just have to wait for the money to come in.

 

[DavidT1989]

The truck made the same noise and vibration when I first got it. The tires were ok then, but after I had it about a week, I noticed that the tread on one of the front tires, which they have been rotated for about a week now, was kinda lop-sided. The tread was shallower on one side than the same spot that was 180 degrees opposite.

 

[DavidT1989]

Great news!!!!!! I just replaced the pitman arm on my truck and the buzzing/vibrating is 99% percent gone. Next thing on my agenda is to replace the tires. I believe that will take the rest of the vibration away and she will roll as smooth as a Cadillac. (Pun intended)