Having driven the truck for nearly 3000 km but only on the highway, the amount of suspension bounce was significant. I know it's a truck but it was unliveable. The slightest ripple in the road - of which we have many - would cause not merely the bounce as we passed over it but the rebound would continue for several cycles. Actually hitting potholes etc was okay - a relatively muted jar. The truck stays nicely on line regardless.
We took the truck back to ATW and they removed 1 leaf from the front springs and left rear as is. This has made a significant improvement in the ride, meaning while there is still bounce - it doesn't go on and on. While they were at it ATW decided to replace all the shock absorbers with the new type they are now using. The ones originally fitted last December were adjustable by a simple wheel nut but apparently they had some failures. The new ones are adjustable but not so simply and can be replaced at any Truckline rep around the country.
We took the truck back to ATW and they removed 1 leaf from the front springs and left rear as is. This has made a significant improvement in the ride, meaning while there is still bounce - it doesn't go on and on. While they were at it ATW decided to replace all the shock absorbers with the new type they are now using. The ones originally fitted last December were adjustable by a simple wheel nut but apparently they had some failures. The new ones are adjustable but not so simply and can be replaced at any Truckline rep around the country.
testing the chassis mounts and amount of twist
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