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Hello,

So I am sorry if this question sounds stupid, but this vehicle is still new to me and I am trying to get used to all the little quarks. I was driving on the highway today doing about 55 when I hit a bump. The rear of my 46 Stylemaster Sedan began to vibrate heavily, at one point I thought I had broken the rear end. I began to slow down to about 40 and it went away. After driving a couple of miles at 40 I sped back up. No vibration. I drove a couple more miles than hit another bump, and the vibration began all over again. I immediately slowed back down and it went away. If I continue driving at 55 the vibration continues till I slow down. What the heck could be causing this? This is the first time I am noticing this issue

DG

I would jack it up, put it on the appropriate safety type vehicle holding devices, & take a prybar to the springs & look for anything shifting around that shouldn't be. As well the driveshaft, use big channelocks or something & check the u-joints for exessive play. Don't forget the wheels & wheel flanges.

One trick is to shove the body from side to side when it's just sitting there and if some thing is loose some times it will make a noise then you can have some one look under there at the same time your'e shoving it.

Pete

The old shocks are bad. I believe they are the lever action type. You could try putting some fluid in them. Use hydraulic jack oil.

Funny you should mention that, that was next on my list. Does anyone have any information on how to repair/rebuild the shocks? They are the lever action ones.

I will do as mentioned above and repost results,

Thanks,

DG