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wheel problems

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by earthmover, Jan 30, 2013.

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  1. Feb 2, 2013 #11
    earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    the bounce is in the frontend there is no doubt about it..the back is fine..
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2013 #12
    earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    I jack the truck up and put a bar in the hole and try to move the wheels with no play..thats the way I was told to see if I had play in the bearing and king pins.. I had the king pins put in back in 2007 so they may still be the problem I guess..the back is hend. rubber block susp...yes to the oil bath hubs...never changed the front drums... I just replaced the spring hangers on the front year before last....I am going to try and get some video some how of the bounce and post it.. I really need to find this problem...and thanks to all you guys for all the help so if you do have anything you think my help just say it I will try it...
     
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  4. Feb 2, 2013 #13
    earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    yea the marks are from the tire being changed and mounted long time ago not new marks at all....
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2013 #14
    grump

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    One thing when tires was mounted did they inflate them in a tire cage ? I had a set that didnt seat rite deflated greased rim at bead then layed them down reinflated did help with front end bouncing just a dumb thought some times thats a lot of tire to get to seat rite .
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2013 #15
    earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    no cage mount just a simple lay the rim down and install ...put the rim back on the truck and air up to 120psi..
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2013 #16
    freightlinerman

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    Consider a steel wheel instead. If you need to save weight, buy some aluminum wheels for the rear.
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2013 #17
    earthmover

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    I have steel wheels that I plan to put on now ...now I will have to fined the bounce....
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2013 #18
    black_dog106

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    Does your buddy's truck have same tire/wheel? I assume he doesnt have the hop problem. Can you switch a tire off his truck for a day or two and try to eliminate or narrow down possible problem?
    Have that same super single wheel on a log trailer. Never had a wheel break. The tires dont last but it amazes me the wheels take the weight and abuse.
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2013 #19
    earthmover

    earthmover Medium Load Member

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    his truck has the 385/65/22.5 instead of the 425/65/22.5.....
     
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  12. Feb 3, 2013 #20
    grump

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    you could still try it just differance in tire height
     
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