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Old 12-13-2011, 04:47 PM   #1
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Re: 72 Blazer got the shakes bad - HELP

Thanks for all the suggestions. The weather has shut me down for awhile so I wont be messing with this til next year... I'll keep the link alive with what I find and what I figure out.
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Old 12-17-2011, 04:12 PM   #2
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Re: 72 Blazer got the shakes bad - HELP

Didn't see anyone mention motor or tranny mounts.
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Old 12-17-2011, 11:53 PM   #3
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Re: 72 Blazer got the shakes bad - HELP

Make sure your front hubs are unlocking and that your front axles arent turning.
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Old 12-17-2011, 11:55 PM   #4
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Re: 72 Blazer got the shakes bad - HELP

Oh wait you said that you feel it in the sea of your pants. Thats definitely somewhere in the rear driveshaft back.
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Old 12-18-2011, 02:34 PM   #5
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Re: 72 Blazer got the shakes bad - HELP

Seized u Joint ? Especially the front, can cause a mean vibration. Pull the drive shaft and make sure the joints move freely with no binding.
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Old 12-28-2011, 08:20 PM   #6
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Re: 72 Blazer got the shakes bad - HELP

has the truck ever been in a major accident that the frame is distorted? the wheels might be aglined, but stil could cause problems.
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