Purchased a NEW truck, constant breakdowns, advice?

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  1. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    I tried that, but the fear that an earthquake would cause the ceiling to fall on me drove me back out and in my pile of garbage truck.
    On a more serious note, I just spent most of the day sleeping and am now working because the DOT's were doing inspections. Its a lot better to put myself out of service lol. Yes I drive an old truck but at least it runs.
     
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    I hear ya. Dont skin your knuckles. I just finished putting new air-air hoses on this eve. Had one with a hole in it, couldn't build over 22lbs of boost today. She was weak as a string bean.
     
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    Is that your 379 on your avatar?
     
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    Yes. Was looking at you avatar. Thats a good one. You know the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
     
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    Lol ya. Nice truck. Sounds like you better just keep it they don't make them like they used to.
     
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    Only truck with a lean is a KW. If that the case its normal. I bet the spacer block between spring and frame on front axle is different in height than the other side.
     
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    3 axle alignment . I had a KW ate steer tire every 9 months to the wires took me 2.5 yrs 7 axle alignments multiple steer tire sets. Chad in KC for MD alignment solved it . He did a laser alignment stay away from computer alignments they need calibrated frequently and unless they are your throwing money out the window.
     
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    Lol
     
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    OP last seen 1/7/2019. Doubt she will be back.
     
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    It seems many come in briefly and complain about a repair shop, truck brand or dealership, trucking company, then they disappear...makes me question their legitimacy.
     
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