Cascadia 2008 vibration-bouncing issue (cant sleep on the road!!)

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Emilie6566, Sep 8, 2012.

  1. IceCreator

    IceCreator Medium Load Member

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    Comparing a w900 or 389 to a cascadia is apples to oranges. What about international prostars? Or the volvo? FL cant be that much cheaper.
     
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  3. freightrunner

    freightrunner Heavy Load Member

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    I guess i got the cream of the crop freightliner
     
  4. low budget

    low budget Light Load Member

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    have driven a t600 brand new had a vibration would eat the right side steers for lunch. Now im in a brand new t660 same problem right steers are junk i have done a 3 axle shocks braks drums front alignment and new steers . Nothing has worked
     
  5. zyg_b

    zyg_b Bobtail Member

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    Yes... I suppose it's common issue of super-singles... I have 100 000 ml on brand new Prostar. Tires were changed 3 times by now... After 3rd time we've taken one of tires (the worse) on balancing machine - it called for 24 oz weigh... Ridiculous... So they bought one more new tire, that makes 13 all together since new... Still shakes, not as much as original ( it was really bad) but still shakes, especially bob-tailing or with empty or light load trailer.
     
  6. Emilie6566

    Emilie6566 Bobtail Member

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    Since then, i change the mercedes engine for a detroit series 60... Still bouncing but there is one tire worst then the others... (supersigle) maybe should change for the old regular 8 !!
     
  7. Emilie6566

    Emilie6566 Bobtail Member

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    Do you have supersigles tires too??
     
  8. jameslawton

    jameslawton Light Load Member

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    pay the money to have your tires balanced on the hub it is usually caused by a unbalanced brake drum
     
  9. Emilie6566

    Emilie6566 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks.. But this have been done :)
    Well, as i always say : maybe with time something will brake for real and then we'll know ;)
     
  10. TruckerGST

    TruckerGST Bobtail Member

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    Have same problem . Just replace center hanger bearing on cascadia . Ride smooth again. Check for play in bearing
     
  11. Techtim

    Techtim Bobtail Member

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    Check ride height. A chew can os close to most specs it should fit above the spring. Most of those trucks are 2 5/8 to 7/8. Also do you feel it in the wheel or you seat more. Another issue lately is the drums not round. Another sign of tires is if you can drive out of it.... if you want to check pins or bearings in front. Jack up the wheel and push on top. If it feels like a clunck then one or other is bad.
     
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