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Massive bouncing down the highway...what the heck happened?
I was driving down the interstate at about 70 MPH and hit some area in the road where they groved it and actually took out the top layer of asphalt.
The truck frontend sounded like a dang nasketball being bounced a zillion times a minute. I thought I had a flat. I slowed down to get over on the shoulder, And as sudden as it started it stopped.
I got out and looked at the wheels etc... but nothing looked bad. I didn't have anymore problems after that. The tires are worn out(51k).
Could the tire(L front) have bounced and got into some kind of rythem and just kept going??????
Any ideas????
Thanx,
David
The truck frontend sounded like a dang nasketball being bounced a zillion times a minute. I thought I had a flat. I slowed down to get over on the shoulder, And as sudden as it started it stopped.
I got out and looked at the wheels etc... but nothing looked bad. I didn't have anymore problems after that. The tires are worn out(51k).
Could the tire(L front) have bounced and got into some kind of rythem and just kept going??????
Any ideas????
Thanx,
David
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Shocks worn?
David
Thanx,
David
and see what fits your truck as you didnt state whether its 2 or 4wd. KYB's are good and so are Bilsteins HD.
I'd agree with Quad and Oby though. Check those shocks. I'll bet a new set is in order. This lousy piece of highway is just a weird chunk of road.
the truck is 2wd. I will look into new shocks pronto. I suppose I should go front & rear, or does the front usually go out first?
thanx for the advice,
David
It could have been the road and tires struck a resonant frequency, but tar on the tire is more likely.
Harry
50,000 miles is replacement time. But undoubtedly, you hit a "harmonic" point with that particular road surface........