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So I took the Maxi out for a few days to streach her legs and to see whats doing. The rear vibrates a bit, (u joint I am sure) and the heater is not working for some reason. Other than that I had no issues. Had a ton of fun. I slept in her and everything. BERRRRRRRR. LOL Me and my girls father are going to give her a good look over and he well find out and fix the vibration.

Once all bugs are worked out, trip to the grand canyon!!! I have lived here 6 years this month and have never seen it.

So far so good. I am happy, even if it is a Dodge!!!! :P just playing guys, put the sticks down.

HA. Watch those Dodge jokes....lmao

Hopefully it's just a u-joint, and not a dinged driveshaft. Thats what my '91 Dodge SB had, and it cost a bunch too have a new one made.

Good luck with her.

What is that? I was told about the shaft bending on these long vans. It looks good, but what is a dinged driveshaft? Tell me the symptoms.

Dinged, umm, dented. Something or someone hit mine. Was about the size of a quarter, and about 3/8" deep. Was enough to cause the vibration, and chew my u-joints.

Oh so it's just how it sounds, it got dinged? I will look into that too, thanks for the tip.

Most driveshaft shops will spin balance a driveshaft for you for cheap or free to check that one out. Sometimes they can be straightened. If not, maybe a junkyard shaft??
Hopefully just joints for you though. May recommend duct taping and greasing before you install as they are a bear to reach after....

Very cool. Thanks.

The driveshaft in a Dodge maxi is no longer than what is used in a non-maxi LWB Dodge van. If the U-joints and driveshaft check out okay, then there's a good chance the pinion bearing in the differential is going bye-bye. Unfortunately the Chrysler 9.25" rears are notorious for this and I'm 99.999999% sure this is what rear you have. It was pretty much standard issue.

Heater not working could be several things. Clogged heater core, bad heater valve, or the blend doors aren't working properly in the HVAC plenum.

I knew the shaft was not different, but thanks for all the other advice. I will note ALL this down and hand it to my girl's father. He is the one that knows all this stuff. I only know basic repair and PM when it comes to vehicles.

Once again, this is the best place to be, you folks rock.