Stop the dreaded mirror shake

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  1. Nov 10, 2015 #1
    Rylan

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    image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg Just thought I would share this little tip with you guys the mirrors that shake on the Peterbilt's drive me crazy I found a solution very easy cheap and anyone can do this look at the pictures thanks guys
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2015 #2
    GrapeApe

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    Did Ralph teach you that?
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2015 #3
    rank

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    I like it but if you do that on a pre -05 model you can't open the door. :(
     
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    Bakerman

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    Usually when I see a truck with a mirror shake, I look down to see their steer tire bouncing like a basketball going down the road.
     
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    truckon

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    Did you find that out the hard way?
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2015 #6
    cnsper

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    Mine shakes at an idle while backing. When I have a spotter I tell them I need large arm movements because their hand is already moving in the mirror. Mine is an 07 w900. Just vibrates enough to make things annoying.
     
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    201

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    I agree. Usually, "mirror shake" is a symptom of a more serious issue. While the truck doesn't look too old, I'd rule out a bearing or driveshaft, but 1 curb hit (or mega pothole) on a steer tire is all it takes to ruin a tire. ( or trailer problems) Most Pete's (and KW's) I've driven, you could see out the mirrors just fine. Now that IH 4070B, THAT had mirror shake ( along with the rest of the truck:biggrin_2559:)
     
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    austinmike

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    Just climb thru the window dukes of hazard style. lol
     
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    rank

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    ...or use the ##### door. :)
     
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    Yeah but I just loosened the bolts and now the mirror hinges closed when I open the door and hinges open when I close the door.
     
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