problems with my truck

[HASTINGSRJ]

So when I bought my truck over a year ago, every time I hit the brakes at 45 mph, the truck would shake a little, almost like the rotors were warped. Well soon after I got the truck I replaced the front rotors and pads. Its still shaking a little at 45 mph when I hit the brakes, only now its getting worse. I already had to replace the passengers side wheel hub. I did the brakes at 100k, now its got 110k on it. AND my steering wheel is still shaking when I hit bumps I already replaced the whole entire steering knuckle on it. Anyone have any idea why my truck is still shaking during braking? Ball joints, wheel hubs? Someone told me about putting a stablizer bar on the truck? Any input is greatly appreciate. Thanks

rob

oh, and something new it started doing the other day, when I turn the steering wheel over half way, it feels like something is hitting somewhere under there. I can feel it on my gas pedal.....I got under the truck, didnt find anything, looked under the dash, still nothing....

 

[RENODMAX]

Pitman and idlers
wheel bearing
if trucks lifted check subframe and all components to make sure they're tight

 

[RENODMAX]

Just saw it's a body lift. Sorry I'm on my iPhone. So just check pitman and idler. If you haven't done the other hub I'm sure you need to

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

Thanks, I am going to jack it up after work and see if the other hub is bad. I have already started getting prices for a new one, since I was a dumbass and went to the stealership to get the last one.....paid almost $600.00 for it!!! The pitman arm was replaced soon after I got the truck as well.

 

[Kat]

Thanks, I am going to jack it up after work and see if the other hub is bad. I have already started getting prices for a new one, since I was a dumbass and went to the stealership to get the last one.....paid almost $600.00 for it!!! The pitman arm was replaced soon after I got the truck as well.

Rob,

There are are a couple of different part numbers at the end of this thread

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265

 

[JoshH]

Maybe the shaking is the rear pads/rotors.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

Rob,

There are are a couple of different part numbers at the end of this thread

http://www.duramaxdiesels.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265

thank you Kathy....I appreciate it....

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

Maybe the shaking is the rear pads/rotors.

It feels like the shaking is coming from the front, and the rears are not making any noise at all.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

wheel bearings are good. Just put the truck on a jack, both front tires dont move a bit.....

 

[Big Block 88]

How is your alignement? Also the clunking "hitting something" feeling could be steering shaf if it has never been in for the recall.

 

[Vrabel]

can you feel it in steering? or brake peddal? if you dont feel it in wheel, check rear brakes.

 

[Big Block 88]

Also could be a bad wheel or tire.Is the vibration only when you brake? Not at any certain crusin speed?

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

the whole front of the truck shakes when I brake. Usually from 45mph and down. I can feel it in my steering wheel as well...the rubbing on the gas pedal has only done it a few times, most of the time when its hot outside.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

How is your alignement? Also the clunking "hitting something" feeling could be steering shaf if it has never been in for the recall.

my alignment is off, pulls to the right, but very very slightly.....had the alignment done not too long ago....well right after I replaced the wheel hub.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

Also could be a bad wheel or tire.Is the vibration only when you brake? Not at any certain crusin speed?

Its done this ever since I got the truck, its just getting worse now. Even with the new wheels and tires...I rotate the tires every time I change the oil too.

 

[Vrabel]

wait, it almost cleared up when you did brakes? did you use good parts or auto zone crap? I've seen china rotors wobble right from the box.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

I used autozone brake rotors I believe or maybe it was advanced.....I still have the stock ones in my garage, and they did it too....well as far as I know they are stock.

 

[McRat]

Any wear pattern on the tires? How does it react cornering?

It's got to be something, as that is unusual for Dmaxes. Not as unusual for live axle trucks though.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

the outside of the passenger front tire is worn, but it was shaking when I got those tires put on.. and in cornering its fine.

 

[HASTINGSRJ]

I wonder if I should pull those rotors off and have them turned? See if that does it. But when I swapped them the first time, it still shook like its doing now, just not as bad.