08 Titan drives like paint shaker - Page 2

**Kronos1965** · 01-06-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daptech

Do you know if it shakes more, less, same with some weight
in the bed..........say at least 300 lbs.

Are you thinking the frame is bent?

daptech · 01-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kronos1965

Are you thinking the frame is bent?

No..........it's just that 300 lbs would be enough to put
more load on the shocks & affect their action & to change
the load on the frame.
I wonder if stretching the frame (LWB) has allowed some kind of
strange harmonics(?) to enter the situation.
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I think it is interesting that the problem was first called
a "wobble" rather than a vibration. I would not call most
tire/wheel problems a wobble although some problems
such as improper belt alignment in a tire can cause a
wobble.

*militarydave* · 01-06-2009, 07:50 PM

my offer still stands.... how much $$$!

hahaha

pj202 · 01-06-2009, 08:16 PM

I can put my quad in it next week to check it with some weight on it.

militarydave I will take $24,000 for it

HudsonValleyTitan · 01-06-2009, 08:29 PM

Take it to the dealer and have THEM swap out a new set of wheels and tires. Read the death wobble thread in detail. There have been some complaints like yours and they've been taken care of. Don't be so ready to jump ship. Causes have been tires, unbalanced driveshafts...stupid, fixable things. And yes, you shouldn't have to go through all this BS but it's a rare problem and well worth not losing $$$ by dumping it.

abmobil · 01-06-2009, 08:35 PM

Balancing can be a complicated thing.
Many techs dont do it right.

When the dealer balanced the tires did they road force balance them or just computer spin?

Out of balance tires if bad enough can cause weird things to happen even at low speeds.
I would get the dealer to road force balance them.

Z-Hauler · 01-06-2009, 09:21 PM

Can you give us some more details about what its doing and when it started?
For example, does the steering wheel shimmy, does the truck bounce or sway, is there rattling noises over pothole or bumps, does it get worse while braking, etc.?

*militarydave* · 01-06-2009, 09:31 PM

hmmm.... $24k eh....? i see......

pics, please.

-dave

Whttitanle4x4 · 01-06-2009, 10:12 PM

Post up a vid on youtube as its doing the death wobble. I would like to see it.

MuskyHunter · 01-06-2009, 11:04 PM

I think I know what you are talking about. I drove a LWB with my buddy when he was looking for a new truck. Since the dealer only had a LWB in the lot to test drive, we gave her a run. I did notice a difference in the rear of the truck compared to my SWB KC. What it feels like is the higher spring rates in the rear or slight flexing of the frame. It is a quick, quiver like sensation.

Tires can certainly play a roll and have been very pleased with my new tires. If you have the Continental tires, and if they are anything like the Conti's on my wifes Altima, they are a harsh, not very compliant tire indeed. On the cheap, try running your front tires at 37 psi and the rear at 35 psi. This will induce a small amount of oversteer and works out quite well. If the dealer is cooperative, maybe they would be willing to swap out a set of rear wheels from another truck that has h a different tire, such as the SRA's. Approach this request as part of troubleshooting the problem.

pj202 · 01-07-2009, 06:16 AM

The quiver you mention is a good description. I have the Goodyear SRA. Going to work for a couple days. Will try the dealer when I get back and post up.

matt20 · 01-07-2009, 06:35 PM

Lower air pressure in rear to 35 and get a complete set of Bilsteins. The frames are really rigid in these trucks, and don't flex like most domestics. Seriously, don't get rid of that beautiful piece of machinery. It is a p/u and designed to have weight in the bed. So, empty it tends not to ride like a CADDY!!!

DHawkins · 01-08-2009, 07:32 AM

I had the exact opposite problem , my 06 f 150 road like a buckboard, but my 08 titan 4x4 kc ( short) is like a cadillac in comparison...I do not like the Goodyears however..... The TITAN is a great truck much as you think the
dealer is a PIA I do agree you need documentation ... dont give up. Hope it gets resolved for your whatever it is , but I will say it is deffinalty not typical from the research I have done before buying mine.

pj202 · 01-11-2009, 03:01 PM

New info in first post.

pj202 · 01-11-2009, 06:10 PM

Picked up some gravel bags from a buddy. Put 300lbs up against the taligate. Ride improved by 50%. I think this thing just rides a little stiff.

Anyone want a near brand new Titan?