Drivetrain T5 in 5th vibrates like crazy

[tempoffroad]

I have a new to me 89 with the t5. In fifth gear it vibrates so bad it feels like the car is falling apart. I can't even hold my hand on the shifter. I push in clutch and it goes away. Will some times do it in 4th. What would cause this? Thanks

 

[Church401]

U joints for sure.

 

[tempoffroad]

This will happen at any speed. Whether I put it in fifth year at 60 miles an hour or 30 miles an hour it starts vibrating through the handle so much that I can't even hold onto it

 

[Church401]

Is still check them, I've had bad wheel bearings cause vibration. Im no expert on t5 trans missions but I'd suggest checking your motor mounts transmission mounts and lug nut tightness .

 

[tempoffroad]

Think I found it. The tail shaft bushing had come completely out

 

[General karthief]

If you have the drive shaft out now I'd get new u joints and have the shaft balanced, vibrations and shaking violently take their toll on old parts. Once and done.

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

If you have the money, go with a FRPP aluminum driveshaft. It comes with new u-joints and made a big difference on my car with solving vibrations. I do have 3.73s on mine though.