Front end shakes and bouncing??

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Jerzy, Feb 24, 2013.

  1. Marinkogvero

    Marinkogvero Bobtail Member

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    I have the same problem on a 2007 gmc savanah 3500 box truck.. seams as the front tires bounc above 65 mph sometimes noticeable really bad something drives like a brand new car
    things that have been replaced
    Rear leaf spring shackles as they were bad
    Carrier barring (center bering on drive shaft)
    All three u joints
    Sent drive shaft out for balancing
    Front Ball joints
    Upper control arm
    Tie rod ends
    Stering Gear box
    Pitman arm
    Idler arm
    2 front tires and a alignment
    Only thing in the front end that has not been changed is the coil spring and the lower control arm
    Only thing I can think of is a bent rim
    Please help any other options
     
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  3. QUALITYTRUCK

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    Check ride height. Possible bad leveling valve.
     
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  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Tru Balance. Tru Balance. Call Ron at tru balance. His product works. I use then on trucks and trailers. Its so worth the labor. Make sure bearing are set correct
    I have 123k on firestone 591 steers that are at 50% or more. Havent checked with tread depth for a few weeks but look great. And i have got 190k on Chinese drive tires. 8 to 10/32 still. Tires suck. But have them wearing good for what they are. Wont buy them again. But they did there job
     
  6. Therealcream38

    Therealcream38 Bobtail Member

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    When you find the issue please let me no....I’m having the exact same issue...peterbilt 579 2016‍♂️
     
  7. Therealcream38

    Therealcream38 Bobtail Member

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    And I have the same issue‍♂️ Wooooow! Taking mines to the shop and asking them to check the rim...for the shaking and now....gonna ask em to find out what’s that popping sound also
     
  8. Adriantx

    Adriantx Light Load Member

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    Did you ever find out what was the poping noise?
     
  9. Adriantx

    Adriantx Light Load Member

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    Did you ever fix your issue I'm haveing similar issues on my 2016 kw t680
     
  10. Condor truck

    Condor truck Bobtail Member

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    I have the same popping noise when I turn the steering.I have a 2009 Volvo 670 truck and I changed king pins,tie rod ends,u joint,front suspension balloons,shock absorbers and wheel alignment done after that,just to fix the shaking in the front wheels.I had a very bad shaking on my front wheels,starting two months ago,when I was on a poorly maintained hwy,and this happened a few times so hard then I needed to stop on the right shoulder of the hwy.I worked like mechanic 7 years for a transport company before I became a truck driver,and I know very well how to do my pre trip inspection and many repairs on my truck,but I never encountered that.The shakings on the front wheels are fixed and the popping sound are coming from inside of steering box.It is what I said to the mechanic,to keep he’s ears very closed to steering box and listening when I turn the steering.He told me that it is impossible,that sound came from there,and after all ,I changed the power steering box and the popping disappeared.I am not a pro.or a very good mechanic,I just want to help with my truck problems.The ball bearings on my power steering box was very bad.Thank you and I apologize my self for my English.
     
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  11. BcPete579

    BcPete579 Bobtail Member

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    Set back axle trucks like peterbilt 579 front driver side spring leaf front grease nipple is inside. Ask mechanics everytime grease that nipple. Noise will stop.
     
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