steer tire bumping pitman arm

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by dave_0755, Apr 18, 2016.

  1. dave_0755

    dave_0755 Light Load Member

    207
    61
    Oct 24, 2010
    Jonesboro,AR
    0
    I'm using 11r22.5 steers. That's what my truck came with from the factory. The drivers inside of the steer tire hits the pitman arm. What can I adjust to keep it from doing this?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. upallnite

    upallnite Light Load Member

    165
    115
    May 15, 2010
    Hempstead,TX
    0
    there is a bump stop on the axle that contacts the inside of the spindle to prevent that from happening. have the front end checked by a good shop for anything that might be worn out. Be safe!
     
    Expeditor and Lepton1 Thank this.
  4. dave_0755

    dave_0755 Light Load Member

    207
    61
    Oct 24, 2010
    Jonesboro,AR
    0
    Thanks. I found it. It's a screw with a lock nut. Thank you.
     
  5. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

    10,816
    12,615
    Mar 14, 2010
    california norte
    0
    Sounds like your passenger side steer is clear of the pitman arm though so it's all good.
     
    mugurpe Thanks this.
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

    28,842
    154,213
    Jul 7, 2015
    Canuckistan
    0
    Some steering boxes you have to reset the reliefs at either end of travel if you adjust those stop screws. If you don't the box will stay pressured up against the stop bolt, rather than dumping the un-needed flow back to reservoir. There is a procedure to do it but its been quite a while since I've done.
     
    Expeditor Thanks this.
  7. bowtieboy77

    bowtieboy77 Light Load Member

    274
    82
    Aug 16, 2013
    Southern, Ontario
    0
    Just a thought but have you replaced the left rim at all? Reason I ask is different rims have different offsets which will put tire closer or farther away from pitman arm.
     
  8. RoadRanger^^

    RoadRanger^^ Light Load Member

    265
    105
    Apr 17, 2018
    Columbus, OH
    0
    Hey fellas.
    I have Volvo Vnl 670 with cummins isx engine, year:2011.
    I noticed when i’m loaded and try to make a sharp turn left or right it clunks something at front wheels, so i opened the hood and try to check fro any play and movement on that pitman arm i can hear knockong while i’m moving and some play. My question was do i have to replace also some parts in the gear box too or just the pitman arm because i think that there is a piece from that pitman arm that goes in the steerbox. I will appreciate any answer from you guys.
    Thank you and have a blessed day!
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.