Bad differential??

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  1. Jennyspete

    Jennyspete Light Load Member

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    The switch for the power divider is out and I haven't used it for months. Could it somehow engage on its own??
     
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  3. Jennyspete

    Jennyspete Light Load Member

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    I'll check the strut arms but I think the snap was the center pin breaking. I could be wrong.
     
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  4. Jennyspete

    Jennyspete Light Load Member

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    Ugg please don't remind me. That's why I think having Peterbilt check ride height is a good idea.
    Multiple drive shafts
    1 new rear end
    New transmission
    And a constant growling noise from the transmission I believe. That did not improve with new tranny. Overall it has improved and I hear it mostly when the angle of truck changes like going up or down hill, which leads me back to ride height.
     
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  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    The height you can do yourself. You have to make sure you have the correct suspension for height, you have several different suspensions for Pete of that year. AND, it has to have air in the bags, you posted something about no air unless I read it wrong.
     
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  6. Jennyspete

    Jennyspete Light Load Member

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    So I just called the dealership. Next Tuesday they are going to check the ride height for me.
    I've got the low leaf suspension. The thing about the air was that they run the air out completely then let it refill , make an adjustment, run the air out again and refill. My mechanic never ran the air out after adjusting. I just learned from the service guy that if you have a double frame, which I do, that changes where you measure to. I'm not even sure my garage floor is level. Too many variables, I'll second guess myself for sure. Plus it needs a new leveling valve, mines been leaking off and on.
     
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    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    First thing that came to mind was a u-joint. Try jacking up the rear end in neutral and see if you can duplicate the issue
     
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  8. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    No, I don't think so. When the power divider is engaged there is air pressure to it, at least on mine.
     
  9. dirthaller

    dirthaller Heavy Load Member

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    If it were mine, I’d have a protractor checking the u joint angle on EVERY joint. Peterbilt (or any other 4 bag suspension) has to have near perfect ride height to keep every joint at the same angle.
     
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