kenworth dump truck is binding up

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Awhaney12, Oct 24, 2018.

  1. MartinFromBC

    MartinFromBC Road Train Member

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    I should have been more specific in my last post.
    The pinion yoke nuts tend to come loose on some trucks and cause a vibration. My old KW was one of those trucks.
     
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  3. JohnC123

    JohnC123 Light Load Member

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    I didn't mention the Ujoints but Awhaney12 did and since the "rears" were replaced, I would only hope this was accomplished BEFORE it was drug back under the frame, jacked into place and mounted...thanks.
     
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  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Were the rears rebuilt or used?

    I've had a problem since my rear rear got fixed. I have no idea on rebuild or what. Only does it in morning on my way to first load. Under acceleration. Climbing a certain upgrade. Will actually make the truck shake a little. After that climb she's good the rest of the day. Untill I"m driving through the field with the 2wd kicked on. Then I get an occasional small clunk. I don't have a lock for 4wd drive.

    Never had that problem till the rear got fixed. The front one hasn't broke down yet to get fixed.
     
    Last edited: Oct 25, 2018
  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    did you pull the drive shaft and have it checked?

    Did you have it in a parking lot with someone watching it as you start moving it?
     
  6. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Another simple test is getting a infrared temperature gauge and comparing similiar parts.
    Front vs rear u joint.
    Wheel bearings.
    Do this after a hard pull.
     
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