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How is this possible??

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by rolls canardly, Apr 21, 2025.

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  1. Apr 21, 2025 #1
    rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    On my 2007 Freightliner M-2 106 I just spent $ 1000 on New tie rod,
    both new ends, New USA drums and shoes, and front end alignment.
    Drag Link is a year old with no visible slop when moved.
    Alignment shop checked king pins/bushing and they are tight.
    I even took a 6' bar and tried to move {anything} that could cause shimmy.

    At 65, it shakes like a dog shi*ting razor blades.
    After that, 68 to 75 - it's smooth as glass.
    I was always told a shake at any speed is a tire balance issue.

    I got 2 new front tires mounted and balanced for another 600 bucks.
    I watched the guy make it perfect zeros on digital readout and in balance.
    So i'm into this for over $1500 and it shakes like it needs a drink.
    Any Ideas?
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2025 #2
    bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    Where is the shake? Is it in the steering wheel or the whole truck? Could be rear tires
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2025 #3
    Cattleman84

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    Bad alignment would be my first guess.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2025 #4
    JB7

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    Front end shakes and bouncing?? | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum | #1 CDL Truck Driver Message Board
    See posts 9,11,26 but read them all.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2025 #5
    AModelCat

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    Not an apples to apples comparison but I had a failed u-joint on a pickup years ago. It would shudder, shake and bounce like crazy at around 68 to 75 km/h. Above or below that speed there was no shake.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2025 #6
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Was it shaking before you started repairs?
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2025 #7
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Does it shake bobtail? If it's not in the steering wheel, drive tires would be one of my first things to look at
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2025 #8
    Arctic_fox

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    Could be shocks too. My pete would bounce wildly 0-60 and smooth out 60-75
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2025 #9
    Goodysnap

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    You need to backtrack and find out when this all started. Something has changed……when did it start?

    I would start with checking for runout and out of round on the steers. Any wear on the hub pilot/ wheel mounting?
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2025 #10
    rolls canardly

    rolls canardly Road Train Member

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    Tomorrow I'm pulling both front wheel hubs and replacing all brgs.
    nothing else left.
    I have a hunch the inner bearing curbside is somewhat spalling.
    it's not yet rumbly, but it has a tone I noticed.
     
    rolls canardly, Apr 22, 2025
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