kenworthT660 cab shock replacement

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  1. May 24, 2017 #1
    mitmaks

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    Anyone have to replace their shocks on their kwT660 and how did you go about it?
    Mine are mounted on the side of cab, between cab and fuel tanks. Almost looks like you'd have to drop tanks to r&t cab shocks
     
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  3. May 27, 2017 #2
    boneebone

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    You don't have to drop or move the fuel tanks to R&R the cab shocks. there's enough room.
     
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  4. May 27, 2017 #3
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  5. May 27, 2017 #4
    boneebone

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    The ones I have looked at there is plenty of room, they may be specd different from your particular truck.
     
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  7. May 27, 2017 #5
    mitmaks

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    I have headache rack on back of skeeper so they stuck them on side of sleeper instead of back like usual imo
     
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    sealevel

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    Looking at the pic it looks like plenty of room. You have room to grab it with your hand right?
     
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  9. May 27, 2017 #7
    mitmaks

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    Yeah but real tight to get wrench on those bolts. Once bolts are loose, if I can get to them I would have to get a jack in there somehow to lift/lower cab so i can install new ones.
     
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  10. May 27, 2017 #8
    sealevel

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    I gotcha. It looked identical to Freightliner bags. I don't have any bolts to deal with. Jack the cab, pull the bag down and out. That sucks
     
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  11. May 27, 2017 #9
    mitmaks

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    Theres bolts on top and bottom and looks like Ill have to hold a wrench on backside so I can unscrew nuts.
     
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  12. May 27, 2017 #10
    boneebone

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    You should be able to disconnect your Cab Leveling Valve Rod and manually raise the Cab up or down to remove the shock.

    I would also soak the bolts and nuts with PB Blaster at least a few times the night before you plan to remove them.
     
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