'06 Century Drivabilty Issues

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by MorningStar1, Jul 1, 2016.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    My apologies. The syntax is another language of the deaf. Throw these thoughts out the window. I was thinking damaged ride height system, bent frame or a bad link on your steering column.

    Is that better?
     
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  3. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Done with the engine off.
     
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  4. Glenn West

    Glenn West Light Load Member

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    One full turn on mine. 750k miles
     
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  5. MorningStar1

    MorningStar1 Bobtail Member

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    Clockwise or counter if you were looking at the sector adjustment screw?
     
  6. Glenn West

    Glenn West Light Load Member

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    clockwise. Right hand fine threads. have to back off locking nut and tighten screw, re tighten nut
     
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  7. MorningStar1

    MorningStar1 Bobtail Member

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    Got it. I did that today. Come to find out the BRAND NEW TIRES I put on a week ago were all 10 TO 20 PSI UNDERINFLATED. You figure when you spend 4 g's on something, you shouldn't have to go behind them a week later and correct all their substandard, shoddy work. I find out tomorrow whether this fixes what was ailing it.
     
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  8. allisonisatranny

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    If that doesn't work, maybe consider using 11R22.5's, or my favorite reasonably priced tire 11R24.5 but you'd have to do a steer rim upgrade. You could consider a 31580R22.5, it's the same height as an 11R24.5, but it is much wider. It is a 20 ply tire and should be able to operated at a lower air pressure.

    This is a common tire for lighter duty dump trucks, bucket trucks, garbage trucks(steer tire), and motor coaches. You may have to change the wheel cut.

    Sure, it may be more expensive, but the ride and handling are improved IMO.
     
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  9. MorningStar1

    MorningStar1 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. I think I got it. There was play in the sector shaft and the tires pressures were all low. I assumed the fine fellows who installed my tires last week gave me what I paid for . I keep forgetting quality work is an archaic idea. I'm also thinking the last time I had it in for alignment, they screwed with the camber and they took some out leaving it to wander instead of centering itself.
     
  10. AModelCat

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    As far as I know, the only way to adjust camber is by bending the axle. Caster and toe are really the only adjustments that can be made to an I-beam steer axle.
     
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  11. MorningStar1

    MorningStar1 Bobtail Member

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    I stand corrected. It needs more caster.
     
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