problem with truck riding rough

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  1. syxxpactrukn

    syxxpactrukn Bobtail Member

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    i have a 2006 t600....ive changed shocks and put new springs on rear and new leveling valve and it still rides rough,its like its bottoming out...it just hits real hard when i go across a rough spot n the road or railroad tracks does it a little when im bob tailing but more noticeable when i have a trailer on. just need some advice on what else i need to check or even replace?
     
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  3. Scott71

    Scott71 Bobtail Member

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    Is the leveling valve adjusted properly? maybe too much air in the bags?
     
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  4. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    Cab shocks and bag? Do you have your load leveled out?
     
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    Many things can cause a rough ride, although, the truck isn't that old, but you can still check front spring hangers, engine or transmission mounts, cab mounts or where your 5th wheel is. A lot of weight on the steer axle will cause a rough ride. Maybe the trailer. I've had trailers that ride a lot rougher than others. Seat isolator working ok?
     
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  6. syxxpactrukn

    syxxpactrukn Bobtail Member

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    ive had it checked and its set right from what they are telling me
     
  7. syxxpactrukn

    syxxpactrukn Bobtail Member

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    i havent replaced the cab shocks or bags yet, thats my next thing im going to do....as far as the load being leveled out some times it is...but it does it bob tailing too
     
  8. syxxpactrukn

    syxxpactrukn Bobtail Member

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    im going to take it to my mechanic when i get in and have him check all the spring hangers and all that stuff and the cab shocks and bags too
     
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    Maybe the leveling valve for the cab. I doubt it's the bags or the shocks on the cab, unless 1 is stuck. It would "pogo stick" if the cab shocks were worn.
     
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  10. syxxpactrukn

    syxxpactrukn Bobtail Member

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    when i turn to the right real sharp it jumps up and down real hard and also ive got a lot of popping sound when i turn left or right feels like its bottoming out
     
  11. jbourque

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    spring shackels loose
     
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