Looking at a 2012 Mack CHU613, It has a camelback suspension I’ve never heard of this type of suspension. Does this type ride really rough? Is it good off road I pull an end dump and do a lot of off road driving on rough construction sites. By the looks of it doesn’t seem like it would need much maintenance. I assume it’s impossible to dump the suspension like a normal truck. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
Camelback suspension
Discussion in 'Mack Forum' started by Daycabinit, Feb 24, 2020.
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The Mack guys love it for durability. Ride? Meh! No you can not dump the suspension.
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Yes it will ride rough..Real good for local work..Not good for long haul..it's a Heavy Duty set of Springs
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They're great for dump trucks, and by that line of thinking I expect dump trailers would do well too. Macks have a well earned reputation among local construction truckers and those camel backs are nigh indestructible. Best put some air in your seat though. At least when running empty.
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I dunno how a tractor would ride with the Camelback suspension, but I have an uncle that runs an old R model dump truck with it. He loves it, and it really doesn't ride bad at all even when empty.
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Ahh the old broken back suspension . I sure don’t miss those days..
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The Camelback is pretty decent for heavy vocational work. It's very durable. My Kenworth utilizes a Hendrickson walking beam (on 46,000lb springs), so is probably somewhat similar. I have found the newer Camelbacks to actually ride smoother than my old truck with walking beam, so Mack has obviously refined the spring pack in the last 20 years or so.
It's a great choice for rough terrain, if you need the articulation, with little to no maintenance requirements.
That said, you will never forget what you're driving, especially when empty!
Still better than rubber block though. Just say no to rubber block, trust me...Marco231, Daycabinit, bzinger and 3 others Thank this. -
It's why I wear a back brace most of the time 40 years later. None tougher, you just can't sit down. I'm surprised that was still offered these days.
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Does it have rubber or bronze center bushings? Tough suspension, but not cheap to maintain.
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Thanks for the replies. I’m going to go look at and test drive it this weekend. It’s located a couple hours from me. The truck only has 16k miles 7k hours 13 spd with 4.11 rears 44k axles wet kit they are asking 60grand
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