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Dump truck seem to be squatting more on front passenger side when loaded
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tommyw-5088
Posted 12/3/2022 08:50 (#9962727 - in reply to #9962721)
Subject: RE: Dump truck seem to be squatting more on front passenger side when loaded


south Texas , York Rife Freemason
SteigerSt320 - 12/3/2022 08:48

Most likely the front spring is loosing it’s arch.

I had a semi do this. I replaced both sides to make it back level. Don’t replace just one side.


Good answers here -Never replace 1 spring on front .


Put it on known level concrete and measure to bottom of frame to ground to verify . If it were me id jack it up and check king pins .

Most people dont know how to isolate them from the bearings to check - jack up one side , have someone hold the breaks down put pry bar in wheel and check .
Should be less that 1/4" but you can feel one thats worn out .

Sounds silly - but make sure both steer tires are aired up to spec - id do 110 or what tire max single is on a dump truck . Ill bet the steer is at about max weight loaded.

While you are at it , dont forget to look at the back suspension , it there is trouble there it will lean a bit loaded .



Edited by tommyw-5088 12/3/2022 08:59
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