Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

T660 suspension

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by HoneyBadger67, Oct 16, 2019.

  1. Oct 16, 2019 #1
    HoneyBadger67

    HoneyBadger67 Road Train Member

    2,056
    4,509
    Dec 15, 2018
    Savannah, TN
    0
    Here I am again...LoL
    '08 KW T660
    Not sure what suspension type I have, but it only has 4 bags on it. That's good because I'm not a fan of the 8 bag system.

    My project is going to be both torque rods and all 4 trailing arms. I'll probably be replacing all the u-bolts, too, if I have to cut them off.

    My question is: how difficult are all these parts to replace? Will I need a BIG torque wrench, or will a 1/2" drive suffice? And...are the u-bolts going to be as big a pain as I've been led to believe?
     
    HoneyBadger67, Oct 16, 2019
    HoneyBadger67, Oct 16, 2019
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

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

  3. Oct 16, 2019 #2
    Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

    3,500
    8,375
    Jul 12, 2017
    0
    U bolts are much easier to just torch off when removing, not really a good idea to reuse anyhow if your goal is for things to stay tight.

    Tracking arms should be able to be done with 1/2" as most are only 5/8 bolts.

    Might need 3/4 drive for tracking arms depending on the bolt size. Most definatley will need 3/4 torque wrench for final torque on u- bolts. Lube the threads and washers to ensure that stretch and torque accurate.
     
    Goodysnap, Oct 16, 2019
    Goodysnap, Oct 16, 2019
    #2
    AModelCat and HoneyBadger67 Thank this.
  4. Oct 25, 2019 #3
    FreightyAK

    FreightyAK Bobtail Member

    49
    41
    Aug 7, 2018
    AK
    0
    You will want 3/4. Especially for the ubolts. IIRC you will need to torque them to around 450-470 ft lbs, drive 100 miles and retorque. Make sure to re torque because they will loosen after driving some. A 3/4 ratchet with a long handle will definately save you some energy on the whole project
     
    FreightyAK, Oct 25, 2019
    FreightyAK, Oct 25, 2019
    #3
    HoneyBadger67 Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

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