Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problems of the 1999 Volvo 770

While driving vehicle u bolt felloff. Consumer did not notice this until a week after when he was having oil changed in vehicle.

Driver states cab is leaning; left rear u-bolts loose; inside tire cupped; vehicle experienced problems with the front springs and cab air ride height, air ride valve leaks, steer axle hub caps leaks; and front end wanders, drag links replaced.

Driver states cab is leaning; left rear u-bolts loose; inside tire cupped; vehicle experienced problems with the front springs and cab air ride height, air ride valve leaks, steer axle hub caps leaks; front end wanders, drag links replaced.

Consumer stated that all u-bolts on front axle broke, causing a loss of drivelines, consumer injured his knees, vehicle was aligned and six months later was off again, front axle is too heavy with a fuel tank and driver.

Consumer stated while driving, the rear u-bolts broke, the driver almost wrecked and knocked a place in the pavement where the axle came down.

Consumer has experienced problems with the u-bolts possibly causing premature steer tire wear and extreme vibration.

Consumer has problems with shearing u-bolts which have been replaced three times. The front end pops and creeks on slow speed turns. The front springs needed replacing. The dash has to be replaced every year due to excessive vibration. The window was broken and there are electrical problems due to bad grounds in the firewall.

Vehicle is experiencing u-bolt problems. Had them replaced 3 times.

The u-bolt(s) has been a problem, one of the axles had broken while driving causing the tires to smoke and the shock to hang down. (Volvo replaced all axles and tires) the wiring harness has been a problem as well, the dash lights the circuit braeker frequently.

Consumer states u-bolts broke on front and rear axles, possibly causing premature steer tire wear.