Front end sway.

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Chasbt, Dec 8, 2013.

  1. Chasbt

    Chasbt Bobtail Member

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    Has anyone had a problem with front end sway on a volvo vnl 630 or any volvo ?It has good steers and new drives and new kingpins .Had them shimmed and torqued to spec with 3 axel alignment?Still has some sway but it is better.
     
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  3. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    CK. rear cab cross bar+cab shocks bad ones can feel like sway in FT. end.
     
  4. missjhawk

    missjhawk Medium Load Member

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    I didn't have volvo but on my pete they put that thing shaped like a u that attaches to truck frame in front shop said my front end was loose that attaches to frame where the steers are. Like u i had front end alignment before shop found my actual problem it took them couple tries to find it. Check all joints that attaches to yo frame my truck would sway going down hills real bad down sides of mountains
     
  5. positiveone

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    Also check bushings in your torque bars over both drive axles. When they start to go bad you will get some sway in the front end. Usually the tech doing your alignment will check these first, but they are only human so......ya check those.
     
  6. Chasbt

    Chasbt Bobtail Member

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    Hey...thanks for all replies .I will look at all those ideas.
     
  7. d281833

    d281833 Heavy Load Member

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    Air ride front end? Leveling valve/rod?
     
  8. terryt

    terryt Heavy Load Member

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    I have an 2006 670 could not believe how much better or lack of sway after replacing the cab shocks. also have air ride front axle truck rides nice but not fun in heavy cross winds.
     
  9. Chasbt

    Chasbt Bobtail Member

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    Thanks...would that affect the way it steers?Because it feels like I have to correct the steering and like I posted we have had 3 axle alignment done 3 times and the 3rd one did help some but it still needs more correction than it should.
     
  10. Chasbt

    Chasbt Bobtail Member

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    No air ride front end.We did replace the steer axle springs and hangers?
     
  11. Chasbt

    Chasbt Bobtail Member

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    Thanks...but it needs more correction when steering than it should.Would cab shocks make it steer like that?
     
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