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Swaying issue

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by truckerbangin, Oct 10, 2017.

  1. Oct 10, 2017 #1
    truckerbangin

    truckerbangin Light Load Member

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    Good day all. I have a fld112 single axel with a second set of brand new tires on the rear and the truck sways really bad also driver noticed Truck pulls to the right when he lets go of steering wheel.
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2017 #2
    boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Usually a new set of drives will give the sensation of the truck swaying or the rear fishtailing because the tread blocks on the drives are really squirming around.

    It usually takes a few hundred miles before the tires settle in.

    The pulling may mean you need an all axle alignment.

    I would check the front suspension drag link, tie rods and springs and hangers and also the rear suspension components too.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2017 #3
    Heavyd

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    I agree with boneebone.
     
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  5. Oct 10, 2017 #4
    MACK E-6

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    Drive tires will do that until a wear pattern gets established. This is especially noticeable on a single screw.

    I HATE when they put new tires on mine.
     
    MACK E-6, Oct 10, 2017
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  7. Oct 14, 2017 #5
    truckerbangin

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    thanks for all the input guys
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2017 #6
    aussiejosh

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    I'd be checking the suspension shocks, and springs check the wheel alignment as well. Unless your driving in really heavy winds it should not be swaying about.
     
    aussiejosh, Oct 14, 2017
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