Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Spring Bushing parts...

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Akkaid, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. Jan 29, 2021 #1
    Akkaid

    Akkaid Bobtail Member

    48
    31
    Oct 26, 2017
    0
    Hey yall,

    Got a bad spring bushing, wanted to get both replaced. Got a buddy in Ky that can get it done, but the dude never has the parts for it. I found the spring bushing kits here in town, but what other parts do I need to have for him to get it done?

    '99 Pete 379, Front drive axle.

    Thanks yall.
     
    Akkaid, Jan 29, 2021
    Akkaid, Jan 29, 2021
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Jan 29, 2021 #2
    JJ 501

    JJ 501 Bobtail Member

    32
    12
    Jul 30, 2013
    0
    If he's going to remove the springs,I recomend installing new u bolts and nuts.

    If he's using the Tiger tool,he won't need to remove the springs from the axle,so he won't have to remove the u bolts.
     
    JJ 501, Jan 29, 2021
    JJ 501, Jan 29, 2021
    #2
  4. Jan 29, 2021 #3
    Akkaid

    Akkaid Bobtail Member

    48
    31
    Oct 26, 2017
    0
    That the small I bolts or the big ones with the flat sides?
     
    Akkaid, Jan 29, 2021
    Akkaid, Jan 29, 2021
    #3
  5. Jan 29, 2021 #4
    JJ 501

    JJ 501 Bobtail Member

    32
    12
    Jul 30, 2013
    0
    Each spring bundle has 2 U-bolts.
    You will need 2 for each side=4 total.

    I recommend you get them at a Peterbilt dealer,they'll need the Vehicle Identification Number (vin).
     
    JJ 501, Jan 29, 2021
    JJ 501, Jan 29, 2021
    #4
  7. Jan 29, 2021 #5
    lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

    2,920
    7,890
    Jan 2, 2012
    NW, Iowa
    0
    Depends what kind of suspension you have maybe. Would assume its low air, all you should need for that is the bushing kit. Comes with bushings and new bolt. I just use the torch to cut the head off the bolt and burn the bushings out. Drive everything out and put in new. Pretty easy job
     
    lester, Jan 29, 2021
    lester, Jan 29, 2021
    #5
  8. Jan 31, 2021 #6
    Akkaid

    Akkaid Bobtail Member

    48
    31
    Oct 26, 2017
    0
    Thanks man. Ain't got a cutting torch, but I got a grinder and plenty of wheels.
     
    Akkaid, Jan 31, 2021
    Akkaid, Jan 31, 2021
    #6
    lester Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.