Shaking while driving

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  1. ach1998

    ach1998 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2016 international, recently when I start to go anything from 50-70mph my steering wheel and pretty much the whole truck starts shaking, it’s shaking at it’s worst at 50-60 but 70 it reverts back to normal, what could be the cause of this?
     
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  3. bowhunter67

    bowhunter67 Light Load Member

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    Tires out of ballance or round will cause this.
     
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  4. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    tires
    steering gear loose
    air ride deflated causing bad u-joint angles
    loose drive shaft yoke
    worn u-joint
    These are all things that can cause a bad vibration or "shake" but not all that can
     
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  5. ach1998

    ach1998 Bobtail Member

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    Gotcha my steer got low tread, gonna get it changed out, have them take a look as well
     
  6. John E.

    John E. Light Load Member

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    Could possibly be your carrying bearing. This bearing will cause a lot of shaking or vibration on your rig when worn out. You can check it with a pry bar for up and down movement or side to side movement.
    Not that expensive to replace.
     
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  7. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Vibrations are always tough, it could be many things. If the shaking is in the steering wheel, chances are it's up front. Hitting a curb can break a belt in the steer tire, and wheel bearings too. If the shaking is in the seat, it's probably a driveline bearing. I heard bad harmonic balancers cause vibrations up front too.
     
  8. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    I would get that checked out very quickly. I suffered one of the mega fails My carrier bearing was bad I made the bad decision to say ill get it changed in the morning. Make long story short drive shaft broke at front universal joint on transmission. The drive shaft tore all electrical wires & air lines just as I passed a truck. I thank the Lord the momentum carried me to the shoulder & I didn't cause an accident it was at night raining. Don't take unnecessary risks. All the best
     
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  9. Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    Could be bad tie rod end or drag link or gear box issue. Stop and get it checked before someone gets hurt.
     
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  10. tommymonza

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    I’m Sorry. I can’t help myself.

     
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    I liked Eddie Money, even if that wasn't his real name. He just died recently.
     
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