KW T680 shaking problem

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Truckerka, Feb 20, 2023.

  1. Truckerka

    Truckerka Bobtail Member

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    Having this problem for over a year now. It's driving me crazy. Replaced and repaired almost every single thing I could think of, but nothing seems to work. So... here's my problem.
    Continuous oscillating shaking while driving above 60mph. When I have a light load shaking is worse. I'll try to describe it. It starts with light shaking for 10 seconds, after that shaking increases constantly for 30 seconds, after that, 10 seconds of smooth ride, and it starts all over again. The most intense shaking is located in the back of the cabin. Since that I'm driving in a team this shaking sometimes makes impossible for other person to sleep while in motion. Has anyone had this problem?
     
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  3. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Heavy Load Member

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    I had a bad shock cause that,over 60 mph.
     
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  4. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Heavy Load Member

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    Carrier bearing worn out will cause that also.
     
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  5. 07shaker

    07shaker Light Load Member

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    Are you always pulling the same trailer? If so check out your trailer tires
     
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  6. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    I’m betting tires also..,sounds more like a balance problem and since so few companies bother to balance tires
    Also make sure they are all mounted correctly
    IE...All mounted in proper direction
    Mounting a tire...especially on the inside can cause this also
     
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  7. Truckerka

    Truckerka Bobtail Member

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    That was my thought too, changed the trailer and it is the same. When I'm bobtailing I can feel slightly less shaking but I still can feel it. It increases when I hook up any trailer. And as I've mentioned before it's worse when the trailer is empty
     
  8. Truckerka

    Truckerka Bobtail Member

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    That was the first thing I did. Balance and alignment. Nothing has changed regarding shaking. Also replaced all drive tires two weeks ago... same
     
  9. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    Try centering lugs. You’re going to need 5 of them.

    19MM Sleeved M22X1.5 Centering Lug Nut With Flange - 4 State Trucks

    Spin balance all your tires.

    When is the last time you installed new shocks? When worn, they won’t control oscillations.

    Centramatic balancers may help.

    Wheel Balancers for many trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles from Centramatic

    My T680 does the same. It’s a company truck and I get pushback, when I’ve complained. It has Bridgestones, which I don’t feel have the same quality standards as others, like Michelin. The constant shake drives me nuts.
     
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  10. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    On my last truck company used balance beads in front tires I live in a cold climate so every morning truck felt like it was shaking itself apart.. once I told them to leave it outside when I’m home it was better . The condensation from hot to cold would freeze until tires got warmed up . Next set of steers they did a traditional balance and they never shook once ..
     
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  11. Truckerka

    Truckerka Bobtail Member

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    Shocks 6-8 months ago, also no difference after replacing those. I'm sure this is something so stupid and simple bc every obvious and reasonable solution is not working. I'll give it a shot with centering lugs... thank you
     
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