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Would these cracks be enough to cause highway vibration?

Old Nov 6, 2018 | 10:54 AM
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 12:54 PM
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I can't tell exactly what part that is, but those look like lines in the casting, which is normal, they do not look like real cracks that have opened up.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 01:19 PM
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Isn't that the rotoflex in the rear driveshaft?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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Isn't that the rotoflex in the rear driveshaft?
Yes it is
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 01:34 PM
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I don't know if cracks like that could cause driveline vibration (my guess is probably not) but given that this is essentially a consumable part I would err on the side of caution and replace it.
I have read on here that the cheap rotoflexes don't last very long and it's best to go with the OEM one.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 01:52 PM
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Sorry, I couldn't tell it was rubber, it looked like cast aluminum in the picture.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixpack577
Sorry, I couldn't tell it was rubber, it looked like cast aluminum in the picture.
I thought the same thing and wondered for a while why everyone else had a rubber one and mine was metal lol
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mollusc
I don't know if cracks like that could cause driveline vibration (my guess is probably not) but given that this is essentially a consumable part I would err on the side of caution and replace it.
I have read on here that the cheap rotoflexes don't last very long and it's best to go with the OEM one.
It's certainly on my pm list but was going to bump to the top of the list if it could be causing vibration
 
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