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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 02:21 PM
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My 2008 F150 has develed a vibration when starting from a dead stop. It doesn't occur each start, but does seem worse when the vehicle is cold. I can't narrow it down but it feels as if it is coming form the rear end or drive train.
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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 02:25 PM
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Is it a quick clunk? Or a rumbling feeling?
Have you checked the balance on your tires? Could be a U-joint going out.
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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 02:31 PM
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I'd check the u joints first.
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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 02:49 PM
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I would best describe it as a rumbling feeling, not jerky.
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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 11:17 AM
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Maybe your parking brake lever is seized up. That was what my intermittent rear-end shuddering ended up being. Here is a video showing the part. Step 2 is the part that frequently seizes up.


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Old Feb 9, 2018 | 03:14 PM
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Tail shaft pilot bearing ? AKA pinion
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