Steering shaft from steering box to firewall has 2 u-joints, and the one at the box end is common to wear out.
My 04 was shot at 122k miles, along with every one I've seen in a junkyard.
No big deal, $100 remanufactured shaft, and it's easy to replace.

 

Sixpack is 100% correct. You should first look at the driveshafts, and have them rebuilt, or replaced based on condition. It is possible that you have an out of balance or worn out front or rear Driveshaft or considering two speeds of vibration, both.

 

Yes, definately check the driveshafts too, especially the front.
But I was talking about the steering shaft, between the steering box and firewall.

 

 

Diagnose, diagnose, diagnose.

 

2nd the Unbalanced tire issue. Made all the difference on my "new" rover when I first got it.

 

 

Thanks for the encouragement guys.. new falken wildpeaks going on next week. They make a 265 60 18 that should squeeze with no lift. Confirmed the front drive shaft is new.. rear is unknown age.

 

If the front is a newer greaseable shaft, just make sure you grease it every 3000 miles (or sooner, depending on off road trips). The new shafts are designed to be greased regularly, not sealed u-joints (like original one). Also, every other service...l usually unbolt the rear portion from the transfer case and grease the cardan joint (which is the inner portion of the double joint and will take a different grease adapter).

​​​​​​​ Brian.

 

You "screwed the pooch" when you bought a LR, lol.
Otherwise, it doesn't seem so bad.