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into69z · 08-30-2009, 11:29 PM

I was coming home the other day when a guy commented on a great truck then told me that the rear wheel was wobbling on the passenger side. I had my wife drive the truck and I followed to see the problem and the wheel looked like it was bent , so I swapped the front for the back and the back rim I put up front was straight and true but the front one I put on the back was now wobbling. The wheels are the 2008 2500 HD wheels and should be perfect as they had only 50 miles or so on them. I guess the axle is bent or maybe the bearing is worn out....has anyone gone thru this before and what kind of problems did you have? Te rearend is out of a 1986 3/4 T(non floater type 14 bolt).....any help would be great

BAGNDRAGIT · 08-31-2009, 12:01 AM

is your wheel mounting flush to the drm, is the drum on straight? assuming you have drum brakes.
and yea check the axle for play. could be a number of things.

Paul M · 08-31-2009, 12:14 AM

possibly a bent flange on the axle itself,i had that issue with my tahoe. jack it up take off the drum and spin other tire, watch flange to see if its running out

dan42 · 08-31-2009, 12:40 AM

Maybe a wheel bearing -

Daves72'GMC · 08-31-2009, 12:57 AM

Jack the truck up in the air with the rear wheels off the ground and exchange the rr for the Lr and put it in drive and see if it is still wobbling.You can go to some tire stores and they can check the straightness of you rims.Goodluck.

*2tons of fun* · 08-31-2009, 12:59 AM

a wheel bearing wouldnt make a wheel wobble, it would lean, slightly.

you need to make sure that the wheel is fully seating againt the drum. measure the opening in the wheel and the step in the axle shaft to make sure the wheel is fitting over it a not pinching aginst it. mark the first lug nut you tighten and see if it is the deepest portion of the wobble.

clear · 09-01-2009, 11:38 AM

I had this exact problem when I bought my truck. I tore apart the rear end and discovered the Axle was bent along with the bearing being destroyed. Replaced the axle and bearings, also a bent axle makes it a ***** to get the C-clip off. Oh yea while you are in there replace the drums with disc brakes since it will be the perfect time to do so.

rwolf9653 · 09-01-2009, 11:54 AM

My dime is on a bent axle. Second would be bearings.

LOW DOUGH · 09-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Yep, I say bent Axle. My dads 99 burb did this. I pointed it out to him and said bent axle. He had a new axle shaft put in and now it is fine.

He fish tailed it around a u-turn and smaked a curb and that is how it happened. He tells me after I pointed it out.

unclewatts · 09-01-2009, 11:55 PM

My crystal ball says bent axle.

08-30-2009, 11:29 PM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	trouble with a wobbling wheel I was coming home the other day when a guy commented on a great truck then told me that the rear wheel was wobbling on the passenger side. I had my wife drive the truck and I followed to see the problem and the wheel looked like it was bent , so I swapped the front for the back and the back rim I put up front was straight and true but the front one I put on the back was now wobbling. The wheels are the 2008 2500 HD wheels and should be perfect as they had only 50 miles or so on them. I guess the axle is bent or maybe the bearing is worn out....has anyone gone thru this before and what kind of problems did you have? Te rearend is out of a 1986 3/4 T(non floater type 14 bolt).....any help would be great __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

08-31-2009, 12:01 AM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel is your wheel mounting flush to the drm, is the drum on straight? assuming you have drum brakes. and yea check the axle for play. could be a number of things. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

08-31-2009, 12:14 AM	#3
Paul M Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Oakridge, Oregon Posts: 138	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel possibly a bent flange on the axle itself,i had that issue with my tahoe. jack it up take off the drum and spin other tire, watch flange to see if its running out __________________ 67-72 Truckless for the moment Member# 1126 The one that got away http://customclassictrucks.com/featu...001/index.html

08-31-2009, 12:40 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel Maybe a wheel bearing - __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

08-31-2009, 12:57 AM	#5
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel Jack the truck up in the air with the rear wheels off the ground and exchange the rr for the Lr and put it in drive and see if it is still wobbling.You can go to some tire stores and they can check the straightness of you rims.Goodluck.

08-31-2009, 12:59 AM	#6
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel a wheel bearing wouldnt make a wheel wobble, it would lean, slightly. you need to make sure that the wheel is fully seating againt the drum. measure the opening in the wheel and the step in the axle shaft to make sure the wheel is fitting over it a not pinching aginst it. mark the first lug nut you tighten and see if it is the deepest portion of the wobble.

09-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#7
clear Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 46	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel I had this exact problem when I bought my truck. I tore apart the rear end and discovered the Axle was bent along with the bearing being destroyed. Replaced the axle and bearings, also a bent axle makes it a ***** to get the C-clip off. Oh yea while you are in there replace the drums with disc brakes since it will be the perfect time to do so. Last edited by clear; 09-01-2009 at 11:40 AM.

09-01-2009, 11:54 AM	#8
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel My dime is on a bent axle. Second would be bearings. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

09-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#9
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel Yep, I say bent Axle. My dads 99 burb did this. I pointed it out to him and said bent axle. He had a new axle shaft put in and now it is fine. He fish tailed it around a u-turn and smaked a curb and that is how it happened. He tells me after I pointed it out.

09-01-2009, 11:55 PM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: trouble with a wobbling wheel My crystal ball says bent axle. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)



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