I hate to say it, but some of these mechanics will tell you that they have changed these parts, but will not have done the work, they only clean up the area with parts cleaner spray and wipe it down with shop rags. Always ask for your old parts with the new part box, never trust the same shop that ripped you off before. As an experienced loser myself, your axle can get rounded out over time where the king pin bushing presses in and the only solution is to replace the axle and king pin assembly or weld the axle king pin hole and then drill out the weld to the king pin bushing size. You saw Bender move that wheel at least a quarter of an inch top to bottom but these guys are saying it is moving less than a finger nail thickness, do you believe your own eyes or a bunch of guys that do not sound confident in their explanation! As for the spring, the symbol on the spring was a flat spot symbol while the other was a round spot symbol, they sold you the wrong spring, that is why the replacement spring had a round spot like the passenger side!!!! Do not let your video evidence go to waste, tell them you got it on camera and you will take them to court, they owe you pain and suffering to because you had to rework that job because of their mistake!!!
TLG definitely put the new ones on. I was there watching them take the old ones out and put the new ones in. TLG is big company and they definitely wouldn’t do something like that. I know some smaller shops would do that for sure but not TLG. I took it to two more shops and they all said that kingpins are good. Something looks like it’s moving there but it’s not kingpins.
@@OTRBandit OK, put a camera under there and jack it up and move it top to bottom so you can see what is gone mushy on that beautiful pain in the wallet and edit out the cuss words so you can start getting money for these otherwise, fantastic videos, cause if you can fix anything and make videos as good as these, you should make that money!
@@OTRBandit My best to you in all your efforts, your success is our success too, nothing better. At least it will add to your knowledge and ability, and may even put you in the history books of semi truck repair!.
the way it is acting really sounds like the front wheels and your steering box is loose inside, i also had that problem with my old petes, front tires and the steering box was loose inside, drove me more crazy than what i normally was,
Man so sorry to hear you didn't get a solution, I'm afraid buying any equipment is a lottery new or used. Sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and replace troublesome equipment, as much as I love big blue when that many guys can't fix it it's time to move on. Have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year.
The way to check king pin bushings is jack up the truck close to the tire with the tire about an inch off the ground then take a tire iron and check for slack by lifting up and down for slack. My peterbilt truck has 677,000 miles on the highway and there is absolutely no slack in the king pins. I saw the slack in the beginning of the video. Sometimes a shop will only change the king pin bushings and not the pins and bushings?
I used to work as a driver for a trucking company and we bought 5 international tractors and after about 100,-- miles all of them would want to dive for the ditch if you took your hands off the steering wheel. The shop aligned them several times and checked the front end components and they still did it. Finally i came in off the road and the head mechanic asked me if i would take one up to a big truck shop in Appleton Wisconsin that said they would fix it. I drove it up there and they test drove it and said that all the rear shackle bushings were bad. They told me to go take a long lunch and they would have it fixed in about 4 hours. When i got back they said they just took it out for a test drive to see how it drove. It came back and mechanic said it was ok now. I left to take it back to the yard and it drove like a dream. Let go of the steering wheel and it went straight down the road. Rear axel shackel bushing replacement fixed the problem.
That Richard's mom joke hit me like a freight train 😂😂😂 came outta nowhere! Man you're a comic 😂 Maybe i am biased but i don't belive any dealerships man. I dunno what the future holds for you and that truck but i wish you all the best my man. Happy Holidays to you and the family 🎉
I was wondering what the outcome was after you changed the front springs. Problems like this are so frustrating, What is strange is after you the had the one shop do the old school alignment it was better for some time. I was an auto mechanic for 45 years, I think I would adjust the rear track on the axles like Bender said. easy way to check yourself is the measure from the from of the rim on the front drive axle to the front of the rim on the drive right behind it and see if it is the same or very close to it. You can also check the front to rear wheel base much the same from from driver side steer tire to the front drive tire on same side and see if any thing does not measure out right And look at the universal joints in the steering shaft to see if they are loose. I like your no B S way of thinking, Telling it like it is.
Sorry that you spent the money to put them in and it did not fix the problem a while back! Looks like you were flying down the road honking your horn that was funny as hell. I hope Devin can make it right he seem cool! Oh you are still young but it is the trucking will make you old. But as long as you like driver that is what count. Keep up the good work. Poor Blue tell your master what is going on with the truck! Lol. Odds were not good right? Which one do you trust? Another great video is this the last one for 2024? If so very Merry Christmas to you and will see you next year.😊🙏
Should put the camera on the steering shaft so you can see it while you turn the steering wheel. You can do the remote view with the cell phone. Need to get the two drive axles parallel and straight. The kingpins: truck needs to be lifted so wheel is just off the ground, crow bar under the tire and piece of 2x4 to pry up and down. Lots of king pins replaced on vintage buses on UA-cam bus grease monkey.
Buddy, can’t wait for you to replace the steering box. We get another great video and you shouldn’t have any play in the steering wheel. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
I will almost bet a New Steering Box will be the correction you need. Hopefully that's it, because it would definitely be a shame to sell the Pete. Good Luck and Merry Christmas.🤙
When I saw the slack in the wheel, the FIRST thing that came to mind was a bad steering box. You're 100% Correct, you shouldn't have that much play in the wheel.
Hi Bandit! Happy Holidays! If your drive axels aren't line up properly it might be the reason why your front end is going left and right. Sure hope you get it fix. BTW why no more fenders and why didn't you replace your nut covers on the driver side?
A semi "crab walks" when its rear wheels are not properly aligned with the front wheels, causing the truck to move diagonally instead of straight forward, similar to how a crab moves sideways due to the unique joint structure in its legs; this misalignment can be caused by worn suspension components or damage to the rear axle, resulting in uneven tire wear and poor handling. maybe they should put you semi on a dynamometer to see if it would do that crab walk
And it’s funny I had a similar issue like that and went somewhere else for a second opinion and sometimes you need to bore the axle and it’s been 10 years with no issues I let go of my steering wheel and stays straight for a while without pulling but sometimes it’s the axle
Jack up the axle and put a bar under the tire and pry up and down if it moves it's loose. The right wears before the left and usually the toe in is off,,so wait a minute,your gonna get rid of the truck for an alignment problem,, unless you buy brand new you're just buying someone else's headache
I’ve had 16 alignments done since march. More than $25,000 speed since April and I’m still having same issue. It’s definitely not aligning unfortunately. I was told in Houston that toe is bad.
@@OTRBandit Welcome to England. You don't have it bad. You can't claim expenses for actual costs, such as fuel, servicing, repairs, vehicle insurance, road tax, and MOT. These costs are included in the flat rate.
Oh you bobtailed to Houston. I'd have thought you'd get a load back down there and get paid for the trip, but what do I know ! Oh, is your trailer still at ThermoKing ? Maybe that's it ? I don't know how current your videos are. But anyway--remember me saying for the last month, that I felt rearend alignment ? And I asked about those torque and whatever you call the side to side ones, and as you said, you had replaced them already but are going to again. I hope you do one thing at a time so we know what it was. My money's still on the rearends being out of alignment, and the Houston guy confirmed that they are. And I was watching the fog line out the passenger window as you were sawing back and forth on the wheel, and the truck was moving left and right a little bit. Plus I've been paying attention to your wheel movements when you're on the camera over your left shoulder ever since you've been having this problem, and your wheel movement is very minimal when you're just driving on dry pavement. As I've said, shit like this drives me batshit crazy until I figure it out ! Oh, and you and I are alike in the wsy we get frustrated and ready to say "fuck it, I'm done with you" until we calm down and realize we really like what we have, and go back to fixing it. Same with women 😮! I'll be standing by for the answer to this problem !!
Also have you done any type of aerodynamic changes to the exterior of the truck? If the front and rear end has no play at all and you're only feeling this at highway speed maybe theres something aerodynamically slightly lifting the front end up and thats why you feel skiddish? I dunno i hope you figure it out
Yea Buddy, is it possible that TLG, put in used kingpins from another 389, or did a slip of the hand & actually used your old ones that they took out, and maybe while you were distracted, they put in the old ones, telling you they are new ? If that makes sense, but.... Enjoy your Merry Christmas stay safe, keep B.B. between the mayo & mustard.
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy. They definitely didn’t do that. I was there watching them put the new ones in. Turns out that kingpins are good after all.
Sad to say Bandit you probably have to get your truck fixed by this shop seeing them bad. And sueing Peterbilt shop for fraudulent work in the courts with a lawyer. Using the new bill to show proof of the bad kingpins by Peterbilt shop not doing the work. Keep the old parts and get a written statement and estimate / bill from the mechanic that does the repair work about the king pins and save the camera film too.
@@OTRBandit Might try another Peterbilt, maybe Kansas City, KS Peterbilt on the west side of Kansas City, KS on I-435 just before the Edwardsville, KS Tyson turn off, just watch out they are close to Swift transport, UPS and see what they say too. Maybe get your steering gear box there or Inland Truck in KC. I have heard that 389 Petes have a option of a tighter turning gear box can be ordered. I wouldn't say you took to another Peterbilt dealer so they don't call them up. Let KC Peterbilt and Inland Truck do a complete unbias review. Could be the front hubs and bearings getting worn out? And need the front axle shafts and hubs checked and measured with micrometer? Just a thought? Make sure the bearings and races are not loosing up in the hubs and shafts are good too on the front axle shafts. Want the play to be less of a issue to wander. Take care
hey bandit , most of those shops are scammers no refund , buddy you already spent a lot of money on it i know its your money your choice but you need to consider all your options sir , i do like blue beast its a good looking truck , its your source of income and if its not doing well taking a lot of your money , don't narrow it down to yourself , thank you for this video stay safe out there god bless you
Sorry I commented earlier. I just noticed you've been having that problem since way before you bought those Chinese tires If it were me I would fully remove your drive Wheels, the ones that are closest to the cab and just leave the back drive wheels on and try to drive in the truck. Bobtail and see if that does anything to relieve the issue and if not put them back on and take the back drive wheels off. Try driving it without the back drive Wheels. Anything to try to get some new information
I looked up PETERBILT tornado red color whole different dash board, no gear shift, ooops it has pipes whew, what about Jake brakes? The roof on the rig is real flat top so how would you stand up let alone reach the microwave that’s on a high shelf?
Ha OTRBandit you remember what I told you about those alternator we had to put 10 in a row before we got a good one on our Freightliner in 1983 so it happens junk parts
@@OTRBandit That is why your truck is wandering. Look very close on the spline wear your steering shaft connects to the gearbox have someone turn your wheel left and right and you will see there is play in that spline there is a pinch bolt on that spline that needs to be tightened that bolt stretches over time. Again you should have no free play in your steering wheel with the engine off.
Didn't you recently change your drive tires? I saw somebody comment online. They have your problem after changing the drive tires from one brand to another
Jack the truck up under the axle with a bottle jack one side at the time and put a tire bar or a pipe in the hole in the rim against the brake drum and lift, you should feel the play your self. If thats good i would check out the u-joint under the dash for play on the steering shaft. Or Splines on the steering shaft at the wheel, It can be little lose maybe? ( you do have a tilt steering wheel right? )
Unfortunately you can’t adjust the one that I have. I have shepherd gearbox and it can’t be adjusted. I will switch over to TRW in the next month or so because TRW is adjustable
My truck did that i replaced the steering shaft from the firewall to the steering box 99% of my issue went away....And there should be no play in the king pins ...Maybe the axle needs honed and sleeved
Strangers thing about this program is that I’ve never had any tire wear. Not in front or rear. I don’t think it’s the kingpins. I had Freightliner check it out and they said that they are good. I’m thinking it’s my gearbox even though I replaced it this past summer.
I work on my own vehicle i fooud out somtime these thives can over torque or under torque your nuts and bolts because they are to lazy to go for the torque wrench, they use the impact instead which can over tighten bolts and stretch them out Vibrations, wear and tear and other external factors will eventually take their toll and cause the screw to lose its grip on the materia.
What's going on sir bandit I see the blue beast is taking bread out your pocket again car and tractor are just like a women always needs something especially dead presidents thats life sir bandit we all need that dollar every day of the week it's like that and that's the way that it is keep on keep on sir bandit be safe on them interstates 💪💪💪🚒💪
Damn Bro your truck man Looks great going down the Hwy Bro Hey Bandit your not going to find a better truck man damn Bro might be the front tires broke down Bro damn man Look Bro you have a good truck Bro Merry Christmas Bro 🎅 Besafe Bandit
Gday Bandit Sorry Mate but I just can't see you in a white volvo with a red turban LMFAO although you would fit in with 70 % of the other trucks on the road Merry Christmas Mate
@ I worked a safety lane where I was frequently putting our company trucks out of service for play in king pins. They sent in a factory rep to watch me inspect king pins. I was instructed to jack up the wheel off the ground then grease it properly then check the king pins. Mysteriously I didn’t find play in our trucks again. Problem solved. I hope you find your issue soon.
@ I think I would trade at this point as it sounds like you have done every possible thing to correct it. It is a beautiful truck. I’m sure it would be missed but the drifting may get you in trouble one day? I can imagine that it would be difficult to part with as you and this truck have seen a lot of highway together. Nothing is forever though, good luck with your next move.
The blue beast always looks good whether it’s dirty or clean! Hey just because the king pins are new doesn’t mean they can’t be bad! They don’t make stuff like they used to as you are well aware of!…..the bastards! Hate to see you get rid of the blue beast but there comes a point where you have to stop throwing money at it.
Thanks for the videos. Here is some beer, parts, or what ever you feel like spending it on.
I really appreciate that. Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I’ll definitely put this towards some new parts.
Just don’t spend it on Richard’s mom 🤣
@@limited50scla Bandit doesn’t pay Richard’s mom. She pays him for the privilege 😂.
I hate to say it, but some of these mechanics will tell you that they have changed these parts, but will not have done the work, they only clean up the area with parts cleaner spray and wipe it down with shop rags. Always ask for your old parts with the new part box, never trust the same shop that ripped you off before. As an experienced loser myself, your axle can get rounded out over time where the king pin bushing presses in and the only solution is to replace the axle and king pin assembly or weld the axle king pin hole and then drill out the weld to the king pin bushing size. You saw Bender move that wheel at least a quarter of an inch top to bottom but these guys are saying it is moving less than a finger nail thickness, do you believe your own eyes or a bunch of guys that do not sound confident in their explanation! As for the spring, the symbol on the spring was a flat spot symbol while the other was a round spot symbol, they sold you the wrong spring, that is why the replacement spring had a round spot like the passenger side!!!! Do not let your video evidence go to waste, tell them you got it on camera and you will take them to court, they owe you pain and suffering to because you had to rework that job because of their mistake!!!
TLG definitely put the new ones on. I was there watching them take the old ones out and put the new ones in. TLG is big company and they definitely wouldn’t do something like that. I know some smaller shops would do that for sure but not TLG. I took it to two more shops and they all said that kingpins are good. Something looks like it’s moving there but it’s not kingpins.
@@OTRBandit OK, put a camera under there and jack it up and move it top to bottom so you can see what is gone mushy on that beautiful pain in the wallet and edit out the cuss words so you can start getting money for these otherwise, fantastic videos, cause if you can fix anything and make videos as good as these, you should make that money!
@@josephwoehlerii2855I’ll do my best buddy. Thank you very much
@@OTRBandit My best to you in all your efforts, your success is our success too, nothing better. At least it will add to your knowledge and ability, and may even put you in the history books of semi truck repair!.
Im a new subscriber, finding an honest mechanic is like winning the lottery!
It sure is buddy. It’s pretty much impossible to find someone honest and reliable. I appreciate you subscribing 🙏🏼
the way it is acting really sounds like the front wheels and your steering box is loose inside, i also had that problem with my old petes, front tires and the steering box was loose inside, drove me more crazy than what i normally was,
Man so sorry to hear you didn't get a solution, I'm afraid buying any equipment is a lottery new or used. Sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and replace troublesome equipment, as much as I love big blue when that many guys can't fix it it's time to move on. Have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year.
The way to check king pin bushings is jack up the truck close to the tire with the tire about an inch off the ground then take a tire iron and check for slack by lifting up and down for slack. My peterbilt truck has 677,000 miles on the highway and there is absolutely no slack in the king pins. I saw the slack in the beginning of the video. Sometimes a shop will only change the king pin bushings and not the pins and bushings?
I used to work as a driver for a trucking company and we bought 5 international tractors and after about 100,-- miles all of them would want to dive for the ditch if you took your hands off the steering wheel. The shop aligned them several times and checked the front end components and they still did it. Finally i came in off the road and the head mechanic asked me if i would take one up to a big truck shop in Appleton Wisconsin that said they would fix it. I drove it up there and they test drove it and said that all the rear shackle bushings were bad. They told me to go take a long lunch and they would have it fixed in about 4 hours. When i got back they said they just took it out for a test drive to see how it drove. It came back and mechanic said it was ok now. I left to take it back to the yard and it drove like a dream. Let go of the steering wheel and it went straight down the road. Rear axel shackel bushing replacement fixed the problem.
That Richard's mom joke hit me like a freight train 😂😂😂 came outta nowhere! Man you're a comic 😂
Maybe i am biased but i don't belive any dealerships man. I dunno what the future holds for you and that truck but i wish you all the best my man. Happy Holidays to you and the family 🎉
I was wondering what the outcome was after you changed the front springs. Problems like this are so frustrating, What is strange is after you the had the one shop do the old school alignment it was better for some time. I was an auto mechanic for 45 years, I think I would adjust the rear track on the axles like Bender said. easy way to check yourself is the measure from the from of the rim on the front drive axle to the front of the rim on the drive right behind it and see if it is the same or very close to it. You can also check the front to rear wheel base much the same from from driver side steer tire to the front drive tire on same side and see if any thing does not measure out right And look at the universal joints in the steering shaft to see if they are loose. I like your no B S way of thinking, Telling it like it is.
I saw a
Coronado online a couple years ago. White with orange wheel finders and trim running boards to rear axle. Brown leather interior. Omg my fav
Congrats on 20k subs bro! Keep on truckin!
Sorry that you spent the money to put them in and it did not fix the problem a while back! Looks like you were flying down the road honking your horn that was funny as hell. I hope Devin can make it right he seem cool! Oh you are still young but it is the trucking will make you old. But as long as you like driver that is what count. Keep up the good work. Poor Blue tell your master what is going on with the truck! Lol. Odds were not good right? Which one do you trust? Another great video is this the last one for 2024? If so very Merry Christmas to you and will see you next year.😊🙏
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope we see more great videos next year...SAFE travels
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy. Definitely more videos in the next year.
Should put the camera on the steering shaft so you can see it while you turn the steering wheel. You can do the remote view with the cell phone. Need to get the two drive axles parallel and straight. The kingpins: truck needs to be lifted so wheel is just off the ground, crow bar under the tire and piece of 2x4 to pry up and down. Lots of king pins replaced on vintage buses on UA-cam bus grease monkey.
Buddy, can’t wait for you to replace the steering box. We get another great video and you shouldn’t have any play in the steering wheel. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy. I’ve already replaced it this past summer but I will replace it again.
The TRW product that has adjustment options sounds great. Thanks.
I will almost bet a New Steering Box will be the correction you need. Hopefully that's it, because it would definitely be a shame to sell the Pete. Good Luck and Merry Christmas.🤙
Have you checked the steering box pressure or for slack. Stay safe. Big blue looking awesome
When I saw the slack in the wheel, the FIRST thing that came to mind was a bad steering box. You're 100% Correct, you shouldn't have that much play in the wheel.
Dang; looks like you definitely found the culprit.
hey bandit sorry i haven't been watching i got a new job as a emergency field repair been super bust marry Christmas!!! much love
Aren't there bearings in the steering column itself?
If they are worn, that would account for extra play in the wheel and your wandering.
I believe Devin, he had nothing to gain or lose!
I feel the same way.
Hi Bandit! Happy Holidays! If your drive axels aren't line up properly it might be the reason why your front end is going left and right. Sure hope you get it fix. BTW why no more fenders and why didn't you replace your nut covers on the driver side?
What about the front wheel bearings? Maybe there's some play in them and that's what he's feeling if it's not the kingpin
I’ll have to check that tomorrow. I know there’s play in there I just haven’t figured it out where it’s coming from.
Where your trailer lol Marry Christmas and happy new year buddy take care enjoy your time off and let get this money
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy.
It’s not the steering box? Or anything with the steering?
A semi "crab walks" when its rear wheels are not properly aligned with the front wheels, causing the truck to move diagonally instead of straight forward, similar to how a crab moves sideways due to the unique joint structure in its legs; this misalignment can be caused by worn suspension components or damage to the rear axle, resulting in uneven tire wear and poor handling. maybe they should put you semi on a dynamometer to see if it would do that crab walk
👀🇩🇰. Have a nice Christmas mr. Bandit 🎄🎅
Get it done buddy!!
Hey bro have you checked box drag link tie rod etc?
What app are you using???..to avoid the highway bandits/ tax collectors/ Duschbag’s???
I’m using Trucker Path. It’s pretty good app.
And it’s funny I had a similar issue like that and went somewhere else for a second opinion and sometimes you need to bore the axle and it’s been 10 years with no issues I let go of my steering wheel and stays straight for a while without pulling but sometimes it’s the axle
Jack up the axle and put a bar under the tire and pry up and down if it moves it's loose. The right wears before the left and usually the toe in is off,,so wait a minute,your gonna get rid of the truck for an alignment problem,, unless you buy brand new you're just buying someone else's headache
I’ve had 16 alignments done since march. More than $25,000 speed since April and I’m still having same issue. It’s definitely not aligning unfortunately. I was told in Houston that toe is bad.
Skipped the last 5 vids…. I want to see this!!! Will watch the rest later
So what % tax-deductible rebate do you get on replacement parts over there? I don't mean wear-and-tear parts like tyres and brakes, etc.
I deduct 100% of my expenses from my total earnings. So anything I spend on my truck, I can deduct it.
@@OTRBandit Welcome to England. You don't have it bad. You can't claim expenses for actual costs, such as fuel, servicing, repairs, vehicle insurance, road tax, and MOT. These costs are included in the flat rate.
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 to everyone 👍🏻😎🎣
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy.
what kind tires on steers
I'm a crabby f***** by nature when I watch your videos I laugh my ass off happy holidays keep up the videos😂
Might be the Stearing Colomn needs adjusting. My dad had that problem before. Just saying to much play in the steering is the steering somewhere :/
I’m going to check steering column out today. Hopefully I find something in there.
rockwel &l eaton have adjustment to tighten the kingpins up. what is going on with the truck.
Oh you bobtailed to Houston. I'd have thought you'd get a load back down there and get paid for the trip, but what do I know ! Oh, is your trailer still at ThermoKing ? Maybe that's it ? I don't know how current your videos are. But anyway--remember me saying for the last month, that I felt rearend alignment ? And I asked about those torque and whatever you call the side to side ones, and as you said, you had replaced them already but are going to again. I hope you do one thing at a time so we know what it was. My money's still on the rearends being out of alignment, and the Houston guy confirmed that they are. And I was watching the fog line out the passenger window as you were sawing back and forth on the wheel, and the truck was moving left and right a little bit. Plus I've been paying attention to your wheel movements when you're on the camera over your left shoulder ever since you've been having this problem, and your wheel movement is very minimal when you're just driving on dry pavement. As I've said, shit like this drives me batshit crazy until I figure it out ! Oh, and you and I are alike in the wsy we get frustrated and ready to say "fuck it, I'm done with you" until we calm down and realize we really like what we have, and go back to fixing it. Same with women 😮! I'll be standing by for the answer to this problem !!
Also have you done any type of aerodynamic changes to the exterior of the truck? If the front and rear end has no play at all and you're only feeling this at highway speed maybe theres something aerodynamically slightly lifting the front end up and thats why you feel skiddish? I dunno i hope you figure it out
Im not a frieghtshaker fan but you got to get rid of that thing.
I’m definitely thinking about it. This thing is eating all of my profits.
@OTRBandit it sux its a really cool truck
Merry Christmas...
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy.
Yea Buddy, is it possible that TLG, put in used kingpins from another 389, or did a slip of the hand
& actually used your old ones that they took out, and maybe while you were distracted, they put in the old ones, telling you they are new ? If that makes sense, but.... Enjoy your Merry Christmas
stay safe, keep B.B. between the mayo & mustard.
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy. They definitely didn’t do that. I was there watching them put the new ones in. Turns out that kingpins are good after all.
Sad to say Bandit you probably have to get your truck fixed by this shop seeing them bad. And sueing Peterbilt shop for fraudulent work in the courts with a lawyer. Using the new bill to show proof of the bad kingpins by Peterbilt shop not doing the work. Keep the old parts and get a written statement and estimate / bill from the mechanic that does the repair work about the king pins and save the camera film too.
I’m not sure what to do honestly. I’ve had 3 shops tell me that they are good.
@@OTRBandit Might try another Peterbilt, maybe Kansas City, KS Peterbilt on the west side of Kansas City, KS on I-435 just before the Edwardsville, KS Tyson turn off, just watch out they are close to Swift transport, UPS and see what they say too. Maybe get your steering gear box there or Inland Truck in KC. I have heard that 389 Petes have a option of a tighter turning gear box can be ordered. I wouldn't say you took to another Peterbilt dealer so they don't call them up. Let KC Peterbilt and Inland Truck do a complete unbias review. Could be the front hubs and bearings getting worn out? And need the front axle shafts and hubs checked and measured with micrometer? Just a thought? Make sure the bearings and races are not loosing up in the hubs and shafts are good too on the front axle shafts. Want the play to be less of a issue to wander. Take care
hey bandit , most of those shops are scammers no refund , buddy you already spent a lot of money on it i know its your money your choice but you need to consider all your options sir , i do like blue beast its a good looking truck , its your source of income and if its not doing well taking a lot of your money , don't narrow it down to yourself , thank you for this video stay safe out there god bless you
Sorry I commented earlier. I just noticed you've been having that problem since way before you bought those Chinese tires If it were me I would fully remove your drive Wheels, the ones that are closest to the cab and just leave the back drive wheels on and try to drive in the truck. Bobtail and see if that does anything to relieve the issue and if not put them back on and take the back drive wheels off. Try driving it without the back drive Wheels. Anything to try to get some new information
#Bandit, Merry Christmas! Stay Safe! I’m sorry about kingpins!
Do you mean Marvelous Marv?
Merry Christmas to you as well. Turns out that kingpins are good.
@ whew what a relief!
@ thank you!
I looked up PETERBILT tornado red color whole different dash board, no gear shift, ooops it has pipes whew, what about Jake brakes? The roof on the rig is real flat top so how would you stand up let alone reach the microwave that’s on a high shelf?
Ha OTRBandit you remember what I told you about those alternator we had to put 10 in a row before we got a good one on our Freightliner in 1983 so it happens junk parts
How much free play do you have in your steering wheel with the engine off? There should not be any.
I have about an inch maybe more. I would have to measure it to know 100%
@@OTRBandit That is why your truck is wandering. Look very close on the spline wear your steering shaft connects to the gearbox have someone turn your wheel left and right and you will see there is play in that spline there is a pinch bolt on that spline that needs to be tightened that bolt stretches over time. Again you should have no free play in your steering wheel with the engine off.
Didn't you recently change your drive tires? I saw somebody comment online. They have your problem after changing the drive tires from one brand to another
Steering gear box are usually adjustable and rebuildable
Merry Christmas Bandit. Love the videos. I sure wish someone would fix your truck.
Merry Christmas to you as well. I’ll get it fixed one of these days.
Bruh I thought you had your king pins done once before the Peterbuilt shop replaced them? Merry Christmas 🎄
Jack the truck up under the axle with a bottle jack one side at the time and put a tire bar or a pipe in the hole in the rim against the brake drum and lift, you should feel the play your self. If thats good i would check out the u-joint under the dash for play on the steering shaft. Or Splines on the steering shaft at the wheel, It can be little lose maybe? ( you do have a tilt steering wheel right? )
It just amazes me that these shops can't figure it out.
I would just start parking next to Turban Cowboys and hope they total it out.
Adjust the play in the steering gear box.
Unfortunately you can’t adjust the one that I have. I have shepherd gearbox and it can’t be adjusted. I will switch over to TRW in the next month or so because TRW is adjustable
5000ths not more than paper??? When Devin checked it, it looked terrible…. You can clearly see it.
It was moving a lot for sure. I could see it.
Volvo are notorious for bad front ends,,you never passed one on the road and saw the wobble
They have that front air ride that messes them up I think.
My truck did that i replaced the steering shaft from the firewall to the steering box 99% of my issue went away....And there should be no play in the king pins ...Maybe the axle needs honed and sleeved
HEY BANDIT....IM WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS BRAH...AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
So sorry the Blue Beast is still wandering. Hopefully somebody can fix it
I sure freaking hope so. Thank you Shannon 🙏🏼
@@OTRBandit you’re welcome
I think the steering box is part of the problem and those king pins should not have play at all I think Bendin is right
I’m starting to think that it’s my gearbox even though I replaced it this past summer.
have you had your steering gear box checked . ?? had a bad one on a KW T-800 took month for KW dealer too figure it out.
Always the same they are quick to take your money.But drag there feet and make any excuse to not pay back 🤬🤬🤬
WOW They seem Professional. Certain they Gantee work!
Check the rear emd alignment. You could have as suspension bushings.
the front drive axle needs to be lined with the front steer axle before you line the two rear axles.
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Looks good
i saw a dent in drivers side of your front bumper, what happened bandit? devin is for real awesome guy
Ever yhink it could be just saying sterring box merry christmas
I’m starting to think it might be my steering gearbox even though I put it on this past summer.
LoL 😂 Poor Richard's mom takes a beating weather you are there or not 😅
I would rather trust BwB than the dealer tech who is never going to back you, take his advice on the rear shackle adjust and see how it goes.
No Volvo man,, don’t degrade yourself.
No Volvo for me buddy
No. Don't go to the dark side.
I had the same problem, and it was the steering box.
Bring it to a spring sĥop
Already been to one in Michigan but they didn’t do anything for me unfortunately
My friend there’s no way it’s your king pins there no wear on your tires and they’re right that movement is normal
Strangers thing about this program is that I’ve never had any tire wear. Not in front or rear. I don’t think it’s the kingpins. I had Freightliner check it out and they said that they are good. I’m thinking it’s my gearbox even though I replaced it this past summer.
I hope that's the problem. Good luck Buddy
get the front tires balanced, i had a truck do that before was the front tires,were not balanced
Kingpin is not as bad as our government. Now those guys are frigging bad. Have a Merry Christmas and a great new year.
I work on my own vehicle i fooud out somtime these thives can over torque or under torque your nuts and bolts because they are to lazy to go for the torque wrench, they use the impact instead which can over tighten bolts and stretch them out Vibrations, wear and tear and other external factors will eventually take their toll and cause the screw to lose its grip on the materia.
What's going on sir bandit I see the blue beast is taking bread out your pocket again car and tractor are just like a women always needs something especially dead presidents thats life sir bandit we all need that dollar every day of the week it's like that and that's the way that it is keep on keep on sir bandit be safe on them interstates 💪💪💪🚒💪
Damn Bro your truck man Looks great going down the Hwy Bro Hey Bandit your not going to find a better truck man damn Bro might be the front tires broke down Bro damn man Look Bro you have a good truck Bro Merry Christmas Bro 🎅 Besafe Bandit
Gday Bandit
Sorry Mate but I just can't see you in a white volvo with a red turban LMFAO although you would fit in with 70 % of the other trucks on the road
Merry Christmas Mate
I might get red Volvo and white turban lol switch it up a little bit.
Merry Christmas to you as well buddy.
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Did he grease the king pins before checking?
He didn’t but TLG did.
@ I worked a safety lane where I was frequently putting our company trucks out of service for play in king pins. They sent in a factory rep to watch me inspect king pins. I was instructed to jack up the wheel off the ground then grease it properly then check the king pins. Mysteriously I didn’t find play in our trucks again. Problem solved. I hope you find your issue soon.
@@David-jm6yoI’m hoping I find it as well buddy. It’s really frustrating that I’m still having issues after everything that I’ve done.
@ I think I would trade at this point as it sounds like you have done every possible thing to correct it. It is a beautiful truck. I’m sure it would be missed but the drifting may get you in trouble one day? I can imagine that it would be difficult to part with as you and this truck have seen a lot of highway together. Nothing is forever though, good luck with your next move.
I was just there 2 weeks ago in Katy at Costco DC
👋👁️👁️👍T good luck !!! 35:08 35:10
Thanks buddy 🙏🏼
Your steering wheel don't look like your all over the place?
Your front tires might be out
Speeding again??? We talked about this before, really do want this on your CDL, slow down.
You was in my neck of the woods abingdon va ext19 Virginia i81 next bristol TN. Hurricane destroyed everything around here
Check the u joint in the dash
36:30 maybe worn gear box?
40:15 i agree
Is this the end of old blue sad but understandable if so
The blue beast always looks good whether it’s dirty or clean! Hey just because the king pins are new doesn’t mean they can’t be bad! They don’t make stuff like they used to as you are well aware of!…..the bastards! Hate to see you get rid of the blue beast but there comes a point where you have to stop throwing money at it.
I tried watching your video and while I'm not a virgin to curse words but you, have issues.
They put them on wrong