Freightliner rear spring problems

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Dino soar, Nov 8, 2018.

  1. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    Just an update.

    The repair that I did was only the bushings and the brakes. I did not touch the u-bolts or anything else.

    So I'm going to order new u-bolts and I'll loosen everything up and get it lined up.

    I appreciate the help!
     
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  3. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Then you’ll be able to get a peek at alignment pins. It got me thinking bout my last Truck. It was a 2000. Broke the axle torque rod. Noticed my rear axle shifted at least 6 “ while swapping trailers at 3 AM.. It was weird thing. In Morning the Service manager said he’d have to drop axle align new u bolts etc. I got a hold of the young mechanic and told him my idea and he got it lined up with hydraulic jacks. It worked and saved me a bundle. Ran it for years without a problem. I then had him drill out broken bolt On intake for turbo boost sensor as I had broke it off. He drilled and chased threads perfect.I got lucky with that mechanic. I said you must have grown up on a farm. Yep! I don’t know if you used ATRO anti walk polyurethane bushings or not they should help eliminate the wear pads being hit in future If not next time. ATRO.com all sorts of bushings mounts etc
     
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