Dump truck shaking, only when loaded

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by JpsFarms47, Jun 19, 2025.

  1. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    Two different trucks there. The first one is totally messed up. The hanger - carrier bearing should be on the shaft - shafts in front the rear driveshaft. Rear shaft has to have the slip yoke. So what is the real deal?
     
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  3. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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  4. JpsFarms47

    JpsFarms47 Bobtail Member

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    I tried to see if there was any play in the splines, they seem tight to me. The U-joints are tight, the one I replaced was a Spicer brand. I hear you on spending money on chasing a vibration, this ones just driving me nuts and something is out of whack lol.
     
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  5. JpsFarms47

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    That I have not, I'll try and check it out next time I have a full load on it, thanks
     
  6. JpsFarms47

    JpsFarms47 Bobtail Member

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    Not sure what you mean? The two pics are from the same truck. Front shaft has carrier bearing, rear has slip yoke.
     
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  7. JpsFarms47

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    I did find a driveline shop near me, going to give them a call Monday and see if the can check out the driveshaft, at least rule that out of looks ok and is balanced.

    Thanks, will update
     
  8. BoxCarKidd

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    Excuse me as I struggle with my little screen. Front shaft - rear shaft OK. 201 mentioned a bad joint. I worked at a shop that had a truck with a vibration problem. They spent a lot of money on it. After about 3 or 6 months a U joint was replaced and the problem was solved. They may not have slack but if one trunion is not wanting to rotate freely it can cause vibration. You could probably catch it with one of the new heat guns these days.
     
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  9. Star Rider

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    We got one in the shop once that had a really bad shake like what you are describing. It had a bent driveshaft. You couldn't tell by eyeballing it but if you put a jack stand right next to the middle of it and spun it you could see almost a 1/2 inch wobble to it. Just something else you might check.
     
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  10. BoxCarKidd

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    I do not thank driveshaft balance cares about loaded or empty. Knock the axle shafts out. High gear wide open, with a load on it, does it vibrate? Just open discussion. Beat me up.
     
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  11. JpsFarms47

    JpsFarms47 Bobtail Member

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    Couple little updates.

    The other day I loaded the truck up and did a 30min drive, then used a digital heat gun on the U-joint caps (mid 90s out here). U-joint caps are all within about 110-130 degrees.

    Carrier bearing and slip joint area were around 200 degrees which seemed a little hot. Its new and greased.

    Did a runout test on driveshaft (rearmost section), about .03" in middle and .05-.06" towards the slip joint, using calipers mounted on a jackstand.

    The driveline shop said could be the drive shaft/joints causing the shake or something else. They are a week out, so when I can have the truck sitting for a week may pull it and see if they say its unbalanced/bent/etc.

    In the meantime have considered borrowing/buying a go pro and mounting it in various spots under the truck to see if I can pinpoint the shake.

    I'll update, thanks
     
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