Pete 379 Front springs replacement. 20K pounds

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Don379, Aug 27, 2021.

  1. Don379

    Don379 Heavy Load Member

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    Just want to get parts list together of what i need. They are old and sagging. Trucks an 02. The spring hangers and bushings are 2 years old. The ones closest to the cab. Are there spring hangers closest to the bumper i need to replace? also, there is blocks under the springs the rest on axle that look like they may be worn on one side. Also what looks to be shims on top of one and then under one on the other side. Whats ups with the shims? would i need them with new springs? What are those 4 inch blocks called and should i replace them. I made a little garbage video. Sorry about the noise in video. should have shut the #### gator off
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Those shims set your caster angle. Make sure they go back in the same place or you could have issues with steering stability.

    The blocks, I just call those spacer blocks. Probably used more for ground clearance since you've got a vocational spec truck.
     
  4. spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    Aluminum blocks on Pete's usually have wear, I usually replace them with cast ones. Yes, springs will come with bushings so replace front pins. Don't forget to get shim assortment for side bars.
     
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  5. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    If you call somewhere like stengle brothers in Whitehall they can let you know what you need for that.

    I don't know where you are getting your parts but I have bought suspension parts from them before and they were very helpful and reasonable.

    In fact one time I ordered airbags for my trailer and somehow they sent me the wrong airbag. It was a Friday when I got it and I wanted to have the trailer together to go back to work for Monday.

    I could not make it up there before they closed on Friday but they were nice enough to meet me by the turnpike and make the exchange so that I could get the trailer together and get back to work. And they also deleted the shipping charges.
     
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  6. Don379

    Don379 Heavy Load Member

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    Thank you guys. I really appreciate it
     
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