Front end mystery on 2020 International HX520

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  1. 1Logger1

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    so my truck makes a very strange sound, its part growl, grind and vibration. I haul logs in Northern California. I drive a 2020 International HX520. It will only do it pulling a hill under a load of logs and making a right turn. When I’m turning left, or steering straight, or going down hill loaded, it does not make a sound. It never does it empty either. My front wheels have been balanced, my front end alignment is spot on, my steering wheel feels smooth and does not shimmy when this noise, vibrations happens. My power steering pump does growl like it is low on fluid, its not. It also does not happen all the time, i could go a week without a peep and then the next load it happens. It also happens in levels of intensity, from mild to extreme. Any ideas
     
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  3. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    When is the last time you changed the filter?
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    U-joint failing? U-joints do funky things while under load.
     
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    Extra Weight on chassis causing something to rub when turned in that direction only with the loaded weight on it maybe.
     
  6. Heavyd

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    Where or how do you feel the vibration? Any change in steering effort between left and right turns?
     
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