I purchased a 09' 9200 day cab 280" WB that has a vibration between 53-57 mph. It causes the steering wheel to oscillate and the truck to shake back & forth. We haven't even attempted to hook up a trailer yet. It happens when you are just bobtail. The truck came stock with a 10 speed. We had the dealership swap that out for an 18 speed (2x first trans overheated). We also had them install a locker in the first drive axle. The dealership where it was purchased has done everything possible to try and correct the problem. Looking to see if anyone has a solution or suggestion to fix it. Here is what we have done to try and correct the problem.
-Alignment (3x)
-New Tires (Steer & Drives)
-New King Pin & Load Bearings
-Check Wheel Bearings
-New Front Drums
-Install steering stabilizer kit on front end
-Adjust Ride Height
-Check Frame Alignment
-Check Motor Mounts
-We are pulling all 4 drive lines in the AM and sending them out to be checked for balance and any defective u-joints.
The dealership has 2 other trucks on the lot. We drove both of those and they have same issue as what I started with. Of course when I installed new tires on the steer it eliminated 80% of the problem so flat spots on the tires isn't what is causing it. These 2 trucks have the stock 10 speed with no additional work done to them. They all came from the same fleet and sister trucks to the one I bought (1 vin # off)
Only remaining things is to check for a bent axle in the drive or these drivelines have a bad u-joint or are unbalanced. It is just hard to imagine my truck plus these other 2 trucks have bent axles or unbalanced drivelines.
Any suggestions or feedback would be welcomed.
09' 9200 Day Cab 280" WB Steering Vibration
Discussion in 'International Forum' started by Teredo, Jul 22, 2012.