Vibration 06 2wd Tacoma 5 speed

Im getting a vibration thats around 40+mph and while it does change with different gears whether im in 3rd 4th or 5th Also neutral its still there. Also when I come to a stop, I can feel the trans shaking, bouncing through the shifter right before I stop. I have replaced the clutch which eliminated the veibration I was getting between shifts. The clutch looked fine and had a lot of life left in it but the plate/springs were sloppy. The vibration im describing was there before the clutch swap so that can be ruled out. The diveshaft is a one piece and the ujoints are tight.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vibration-diagnostics-for-all-tacomas-write-up.520607/

 

Thanks for the link. Theres a lot of great diagnostic information there. Turned out to be a seized ujoint. I had no idea one could lock up like that. I couldnt even bend it on the bench Back on the road, hoping to put another 200k+ miles on this truck.

 

Yep, just did my u joints because of vibration rear joint was rusted beyond recognition now it's smooth as butter. Gearcruncher knows his shit, he's the pro on this site, thanks GC for your time and patience!

 

No problem guys .
Its really a simple trick though , You gotta take that driveshaft off in order to find out if your u-joints are seized because looking at the driveshaft when its in place will never tell you anything . 10 bolts in most cases have to come off to figure it out .
Now that your u-joints are replaced , I bet ya you will be greasing them at every oil change hehe