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| | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 | hello every one i cant seem to get rid of my truck shaking . it feels like front end. but all seems well, just wondering could it be front ball on drive shaft to tight. all is new there as well.i tried to see if it worse when i acelerate or coast seems same. there are no modifications to truck all is stock and drive train rebuilt to new | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 | must add i read a lot on forum on this issue. just would like to know if ball tightness could cause this. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Get someone to sit in the driver's seat and cycle the steering wheel while you look at every item in the steering system. Also while there look for things like broken leaf springs, loose or broken shackle mounts, etc.
That would be a place to start. If you still think it is in the drivetrain, jack up the rear axle, put it in gear and have someone else carefully observe the running gear.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 | Don’t rule out the tires. It’s hard to get a good set of tires these days that don’t warble on city streets at 25 mph. I tried two different sets of Michelin Defenders and a set of Bridgestone’s on a 2016 Explorer after the original factory junk wore out. Finally traded vehicle because we just didn’t like it overall. I’m thinking I’ll go with Coopers on my ‘57 Chevy 3200 when it’s ready.
Last edited by DES57; 06/25/2020 6:12 PM. Reason: Changed Firestone to Bridgestone
1957 Chevy 3200Daily DriverPS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights/backup lights/interior courtesy lights. Follow in the DITY | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 | thankyou all for the suggestions i will try them this week. if its tires its so difficult up here to get 700/15 or 670 /15. i have stock split rims 15 inches.i can get them from the stats but 350 each for mewith mounting 1600.but DES57 you may be right | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,460 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,460 | You can find 15" 1 piece wheels for 6 lug GM pattern in lots of widths, 5 to 5 1/2" width should be about right for those tires.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 | Shakes on the road at speed.........tires and king pins.........are prime suspects. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 620 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 620 | Yes showkey, I usually put old yeller on jack stands with an L shaped piece of steal and attach a piece of chalk close to tire using a small vice grip. With tire turning slowly push chalk unit all the way across. If chalk is either light to heavy take to a tire/wheel shop that trims tire to a true round with a cutter. Doc.
Currently making 1954 3100 better than new and Genetics
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 | bc 59 thankyou again ill keep looking. what engine to you have in 54. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 678 | Tires will flat-spot if left sitting in one position too long. Especially true for bias plies.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Nylon tires are particularly bad for flat spotting.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 56 | doc hall i love that suggestion recardless im going to do that thankyou | | |
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