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Old 06-18-2008, 03:32 PM
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Default Rear Differential Mounts/bushings

I just had my prop shaft replaced which got rid of a bunch of high speed shudder from my driveline. it was definately worn out..

but upon start up acceleration, i still have a bit of a 'wiggle' flutter' etc in the feel of my car. I once read where the rear diff. bushings etc can wear out. I am wondering if the feel that I get is from the bushings/mounts being worn out.

At around 15 mph when the tip tranny goes from 1st to 2nd, is when i can most feel the shudder.. and there just seems to be a very low level of vibration still, even after replacing the prop shaft...

or maybe its just the resonances in my dual exhaust system... i dont know, but it kinda anoys me..

thxs for any input...
Old 06-19-2008, 05:48 AM
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Default I recently replaced mine with the Apikol Rear Differential Mount Upgrade from avalon...

http://www.avalonmotorsports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1 69

Easy install... just make sure you rent a breaker bar and tq bar if you don't have one... you will also need some grease for the main bolt that goes through the diff. (I did anyway)

But can you provide more info on the vibration? The diff fixes clunking more than anything during shifts... you could jack up your car and look for wear/impact marks from your rear diff on the belly of the car directly above it. This is to see if when driving its just burying itself into your car...

Could the vibration be a sputtering? any check engine lights?
Old 06-21-2008, 08:57 PM
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Default Re: I recently replaced mine with the Apikol Rear Differential Mount Upgrade from avalon...

The vibration is speed rpm sensitive

When I start from a standing stop, it feels as if I'm getting a wiggle from the rear of the car, especially when I'm under load accelerating

Also if I am turning sharply in a parking lot at low speed I can really reproduce the vibration wiggle feel
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