Truck Vibration

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  1. lonestar244

    lonestar244 Bobtail Member

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    I have been experiencing intermittent vibration from the floor of my truck, the side mirrors shake, and at some instances it feels like the entire cabin is shaking. I do not feel any vibration in the steering wheel.
    I have already got the driveshaft work done and replaced the steady bearing, got the wheel alignment and balancing done (twice). Took it to international, they did not find any thing wrong. I also got the ride height checked and it was slight high, so they adjusted it to spec and that did not fix the issue. Btw I also, replaced the torque rods (rear axle and one underneath the cabin), all shocks were also replaced very recently.

    My hopes in posting this message here to see, if anyone else out there has experienced these symptoms and if they were able to find a cure for this problem.
     
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  3. JB7

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    "experiencing intermittent vibration". When does it usually occur? Rpm? At certain speeds or range, say 45-52 mph as an example? Check the engine mounts and ones on the bell housing or transmission. Possible engine misfire or harmonic balancer. Engine and miles?
    Read this thread, notably post #15.
    Vibration | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum | #1 CDL Truck Driver Message Board (thetruckersreport.com)
     
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  4. lonestar244

    lonestar244 Bobtail Member

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    Hi there,

    The vibration usually occurs at anytime, meaning the speed and rpm does not matter. I have experienced at different rpms and speed all actors the board. I drive long haul flat deck and i experience it empty and when loaded. When there is no vibration, the truck just drives fine.

    I have Cummins isx 15 550hp, the engine was rebuilt at 780k kms and now it has 1,155,000 kms.

    I have got engine mounts checked and bell house mounts as well, there was nothing wrong with them.

    I am not sure what to do at this point, as I have already spent thousands of dollars to get vibration fixed. Everytime, I take it to INTERNATIONAL they find it nothing wrong with it.
     
  5. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    Have you replaced the harmonic balancer?
     
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  6. lonestar244

    lonestar244 Bobtail Member

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    No, I am hearing about the “harmonic balancer” for the first time. Is it something that can cause such type of vibrations? Do you know if it is a costly repair?
     
  7. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    It is usually recommended to replace it at 500k. I know that they can cause a vibration if they are bad, I would think it would be a constant vibration bust that I am unsure of. Usually any time you have an intermittent vibration it is associated with the drive line. @Goodysnap may give you some insight
     
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  8. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    What year/model truck?
     
  9. lonestar244

    lonestar244 Bobtail Member

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    It’s a 2017 International Lonestar
     
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    062 Road Train Member

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    Does the light for the dump switch work?
    Some internationals have a problem with the dump switch acting funny.
    @Heavyd
     
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  11. Goodysnap

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    Vibrations are some of the toughest issues to sort thru. Try to find a shop that has experience in tracing and diagnostics with vibrations. Eaton has a vibration analyzer to help pinpoint the speeds and intensity of the vibration. It takes a lot of labor and measuring and sometimes swapping parts to sort the issue. Years of experience in the seat can sometimes feel the area of which the problem is. Driveline and axle angles are most common for feeling in the seat and feet. Totally different feeling from a wheel end or tires. Flat spot tires are common too.
     
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