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Damaged Wheel

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by DSK333, Jul 21, 2018.

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  1. Jul 21, 2018 #1
    DSK333

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    The wheel in the picture is on my driver's side front axle. Do you think this small dent would be enough to cause a vibration at highway speeds? I feel it in the steering wheel as well as the seat.


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  3. Jul 21, 2018 #2
    spsauerland

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    I am thinking Chinese tires will cause a greater vibration than the wheel damage.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2018 #3
    DSK333

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    The problem has been there since I bought the truck. Since then, I've replaced and balanced all 10 wheels, 6 shocks, kingpins, 3 axle alignment, new drums, brakes and bearings. The ride height has also been set to every workable conceivable level. The vibration is still there.
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2018 #4
    buddyd157

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    you ever get the drive shaft balanced?
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2018 #5
    DSK333

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    Yes, I forgot about that. I've replaced all the universal joints on all shafts, had them all balanced and put a new carrier bearing on too.
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2018 #6
    buddyd157

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    what about torque rod bushings?

    what about bearings in the diffs..??


    lol... we both got to the same things at the same time..lol
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2018 #7
    buddyd157

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    what about any isolation bushings on the drive shaft support bearing?
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2018 #8
    DSK333

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    Indeed, all the torque arms have been rebushed. I have suspicions about the differential since it's a used unit that was installed before I bought the truck. I have not touched it.
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2018 #9
    buddyd157

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    transmission mount..??
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2018 #10
    buddyd157

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    i had a bad rear diff on my old mack single axle day cab, vibrated like crazy, they simply replaced it with one from a canabilized truck, that was waiting for parts..!!!!!!

    such was the world of an LTL company..lol
     
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