cupping rear tire...... alignment or suspension?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by fredrd, Jul 22, 2014.

  1. fredrd

    fredrd Light Load Member

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    i have a 10 wheeler 90k alignment done 3 weeks ago for new steers
    noticed a couple days ago front inner rear axle tire, inner tread near frame is scalloping
    my torsion bar bushing look decent but showing a little cracking
    i when i was driving other day i heard a loud bang from the back as if i hit i big rock but there was no rock.
    few hours later, drove off curb on that side at 5mph while making a tight right turn. didnt hit curb, just rolled on pedestrian walkway and off shallow curb
    truck has a little body roll, is it possible it needs to be realigned again or is the scalloping in that manner caused by something broke or bent in the suspension.
    scalloping only on the one tire
     
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  3. RSQ20

    RSQ20 Medium Load Member

    Just chased a similar situation,, found excessive play in steady bearing... drive shaft oscillating...

    ... Philip
     
  4. camaro7019

    camaro7019 Bobtail Member

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    that doesn't explain his tires wearing, it might be an alignment issue but if your other side of the axle isn't wearing uneven or your outside tire isn't wearing, its probably the tire itself, seen it many times
     
  5. fredrd

    fredrd Light Load Member

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    Could the tire be out if balance, even if being ok for 90k? I have been getting a slight vibration when steering into long sharp right curves on the highway. Wheel does not shake.. Does not happen on every right curve and never on left
     
  6. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Unmatched diameters will do this on tandems
     
  7. RSQ20

    RSQ20 Medium Load Member

    That is what was happening with mine.. was not alignment, had a full 3 axle alignment.. Replaced all bushings and shocks. Bead balancing in all wheels.

    ... Philip
     
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