Front Spring Shackle Pins/Bushings

You got a real sweet deal on that job!

 

Aye! They are really fair on everything I do there, which is why I drive all over yonder to get to them when I need wrench'n

 

I bought new leaf springs, so the only bushing I had to change was the top shackle bushings. Unbolt the bracket and press them out (or have someone press them out and the new ones in for you). Kenworth pins and bushings are threaded, so the pin needs to be unscrewed. I bought new u-bolts and nuts. I would recommend new nuts and have one new u-bolt on hand in case one snaps or the threads get damaged if you're going to reuse them. If you measure from the front pin grease zerk to the axle and get it nice and square you shouldn't need an alignment. Unless the axle was out of square and you straightened it.

 

where is tranes diesel located

 

found it, thought it sounded familiar

 

Idaho Falls, ID near KJ's truck stop. They're a fleet pride center now, but work on any brand, not just shakers.

 

I took an old threaded spring pin and made a bushing remover/installer out of it so the springs and the brackets stay on the truck and no press is needed. I welded two heavy flat washers and a big longnut to the end of the threaded pin. I cut a piece of pipe for a sleeve to pull the bushing into for bushing removal. Grease everything up and it works slick and saves a bunch of labor removing and installing springs and brackets.