I need help with my 5 car hauler swaying

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Royalllc, Feb 16, 2021.

  1. BigBob410

    BigBob410 Road Train Member

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    We could spitball all day long. It’s possible you’re overweight....it’s possible you have worn springs or shackles. If it were me I would contact Cottrell directly and get answers. They built it so they’d likely have the answers you need.
     
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  3. Tropsnart

    Tropsnart Road Train Member

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    Make sure you run max psi in your tires if your loading like that.
     
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  4. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    A set of heavy duty FT. springs may help but it may give you less warning of rolling the truck on its side also??
     
  5. Mattflat362

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    It is swaying because it is not enough truck IMHO. I edited because it looks legal but not stable.
     
  6. Mattflat362

    Mattflat362 Road Train Member

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    I am leaning towards to heavy up top which is just wreaking havoc on your trucks handling dynamics.
     
  7. CaseRobert

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    Would splitting up the rear air bags by adding an additional air ride control valve so you have a left side and right side valve help?
     
  8. uncleal13

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    If the front springs are original, I would think they’ll be sagging and just loosing some of there tensile strength.
    They do get old, worn out.
     
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