The causes of wheel separation are well known. They include bearing failures; loose, broken, or missing wheel fasteners; damaged wheels, and to a lesser degree, failures of certain axle and suspension ...
Wheel installation is pretty simple, right? Bolt ’em on, torque ’em down and you’re good to go. If that’s what you believe, then perhaps you’ve had more than your share of truck wheel separation ...
Keeping your wheels where they belong should simply be a matter of process. Here are four reminders of what needs to be done when servicing truck tires and wheels to ensure they do not separate from ...
Square bodies were phased out over the course of a few years at the end of the '80s and were replaced by the General's fourth-gen GMT 400 trucks. While the GMT 400 was a pretty big step up in quality, ...
A cracked or broken wheel rim, elongated stud and bolt holes on wheels, and loose or missing wheel fasteners are all potential violations under the driver safety measurement system within the 2010 ...
A quick glance at a truck or trailer wheel doesn’t exactly trigger thoughts of high technology. With the exception of different surface treatments, they look much like their counterparts that have ...
Is your Ford F350 making grinding or humming noises? It might be time for a wheel bearing replacement! 🛠️ In this video, I take you step-by-step through the full process of diagnosing and replacing ...
A dual rear-wheel truck (DRW) – often referred to as a dually – is a heavy-duty pickup truck with two rear wheels on each side, allowing more road contact and width for greater stability, balance, and ...