Replacing S cam shafts on trailer

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by mile marker 27, Mar 4, 2023.

  1. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    And they are different from the left side, make sure they give you the correct parts or you’re gonna be pissed when you go to put the shoes on….
     
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    W923 Road Train Member

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    That’s good
    I have a trailer where the plastic bushings got loose in the spider and wore around a 1/16 inch out of it. Unfortunately they are welded on so we just bored them oversized and sleeved them back to standard.
     
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    Easy way to tell if R or L.....trying to be PC here to avoid moderation. Hold S-cam.with cam against groin with splines sticking straight away from your body. Which ever testicle is "cradled" by the S-cam will tell you if R or L.
     
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    MAMservices Medium Load Member

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    Never in my life would I have thought of such lol!
     
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    Me neither, but it's a dang good hint!