Cab & Seat Shake

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by TimCat, Nov 23, 2011.

  1. TimCat

    TimCat Bobtail Member

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    I'm in an 07' and have been getting a cab vibration that shakes me in my seat. Happens around 50 mph...1300 rpm. Have had it into the garage and numerous things checked with no luck. Anyone have any ideas for me. Appreciate it.
     
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  3. C16KIWI

    C16KIWI Medium Load Member

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  4. TimCat

    TimCat Bobtail Member

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    That was my guess also, but they tell me not. Think I will have another garage take a look. Thanks.
     
  5. underpsi

    underpsi Road Train Member

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    Pretty sure the only way you can check a driveline for being out of balance is take the complete shaft right off with hanger bearing and have it balanced
     
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  6. papanuge

    papanuge Light Load Member

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    If you have dual leveling valves on tractor and one is going bad it can cause chasis vibration and is the last place most shops will look. After charging for all the things they check and "fix" first.
     
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  7. Fatboy1995

    Fatboy1995 Bobtail Member

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    Have they checked drive-line angles?
     
  8. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I had a similar issue with my 04 and it would shake at 45mph. I thought it was the driveshaft too as the steering wheel did not shake at all and rode straight. Eventually I noticed that one of my steer tires (cheap China brand) has some odd wear and I put a set of bridgestones on it and now that vibration is gone.
     
  9. Dusty lane

    Dusty lane Bobtail Member

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    Crapy tires wear uneaven, I usualy see my cab shield go up and down at low speed and then it vibrates at 50
     
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  10. MrEvgyrt

    MrEvgyrt Bobtail Member

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    My 08 4900 ex i finally cured of the shakes ( well almost) it took heavy duty frame liners, cab mounts and motormounts to fix it. Truck has only been in service for 1 year so warranty covered it for me. 7+ weeks of downtime is no joke though.
    I have the c15/13speed and 3.42 gears. Would shake like crazy between 55-62. Frameliners and new cabmounts seemed to fix that.
    New motormounts took care of vibration under load in low range and going from coast to pull. Currently running 22.5 supersingle drives to save weight since the liners added 500 pounds
    Good luck!
     
  11. Inland-Pilot

    Inland-Pilot Light Load Member

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    tires, even trailer tires will and can cause vibrations in the cab.
     
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