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Peterbilt Viration Problem

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Kellen Olson, Mar 9, 2016.

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  1. Mar 9, 2016 #21
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Seems you can chase the issues and throw money at the bloody things all day long. In order, I did -

    3 axle alignment
    New tires
    Balance beads.

    50k miles . . .

    Centramatics., threw out beads.

    Pretty happy now, but there's still more to go.

    I think the good 3 axle alignment should be a first, and balance all wheels - drives included.
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2016 #22
    Kellen Olson

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    Blairandgretchen you are right! Frustrating when things don't work the way they should.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2016 #23
    Kellen Olson

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    Don't forget in the wind too!
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2016 #24
    agitator

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    Do you have a carrier bearing....sometimes it's hard to tell if it is getting bad..
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2016 #25
    Kellen Olson

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    I do not but I installed a new one about 5000 miles ago. Not sure how long they last. I assumed that was not my problem since it is fairly new.
     
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