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Old 03-28-2008, 01:09 PM   #1
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Default Freightliner XCR wheel shimmy

Does anyboy hae a problem with their front wheels shimmying? I purchased a 2007 TM 40A and have a major problem with wheel shimmy.
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Old 03-28-2008, 04:13 PM   #2
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No not really smooth ride at all speed check your rims
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Old 03-30-2008, 11:42 PM   #3
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Hi William:

My 07 does not shimmy. Causes include improper air pressure (check all tires for correct inflation), improper balancing of the tires, or out of alignment.

I also recommend the Safe-T-Steer. Some form of steering stabilizer is a god send. Why GS does not offer this as OEM or an option is beyond me.

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Old 04-01-2008, 12:49 PM   #4
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I do get a shimmy if I dont use it for a month or so.......I'm starting to put it on the lifts....since the shimmy seems to go away once I get about ten miles on the trip....then it stays smooth......
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Old 04-01-2008, 08:54 PM   #5
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I do get a shimmy if I dont use it for a month or so.......I'm starting to put it on the lifts....since the shimmy seems to go away once I get about ten miles on the trip....then it stays smooth......
That's sounds like a normal set in the tires which goes away once they've flexed and warmed up.
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