Drive axel touches frame? Help!!

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by newdriver2, Apr 17, 2019.

  1. newdriver2

    newdriver2 Light Load Member

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    That is exactly what I am thinking...

    1. Volvo changed the torqusin bars...the old torque bars are Atri...the new Volvo ones are really thin (which I have the new bars)

    2. Volvo put a slip style drive train on these newer shafts I think (which I have)
    3. Volvo changed the cross member to have the rounded botton (I do not have)

    I found a truck exactly like mine on the yard today BUT it had the older drive shaft and old torque arms. Bags were inflated and I took a tape measure and it measured 1 3/4 in from axel u-joint to the cross member (finger m a half gap)


    My truck has new torque arms and the updated 16 drive shaft ...I'm wondering if it all goes together .... unless if on some trucks it is normal for the drive shaft to sit within 1-2 inches of the cross member... which I doubt
     
    Last edited: Apr 19, 2019
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  3. newdriver2

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    Every time is different, but the majority of the time the crane picks it up or drops it on. Very rarely do I do a pre-pull.

    My first concern. Was they bent my frame but I dont think that's the case here
     
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  5. Newto Trucking

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    What’s you vin number??
     
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    Last 6 - 469125

    Do you need the full vin?
     
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    Pm you tomorrow if I find anything interesting
     
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  8. newdriver2

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    Shoot me a text if it's easier
     
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  9. truckdriver31

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    that i believe is his main problem. i wouldnt never buy a used truck without a rig dig report, especially from them. they could careless about you.
     
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    water in the tanks can cause them not to fill up. drain all tanks fully.
     
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  11. newdriver2

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    Yea I'm checking that also. Truck hasn't been off the road. The valve is brand new I replaced that when I bought the truck
     
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