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u-bolt saddles

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by venturestein, Jan 22, 2010.

  1. Jan 22, 2010 #1
    venturestein

    venturestein Bobtail Member

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    I have some cracks on the side ribbing of my u-bolt saddles (on top of leaf springs on rear suspension). The cracks are only a 16th inch deep and do not extend across the actual saddle. I'm told this is very common even with new saddles. Is this true? or is this something that I really better get fixed asap?
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2010 #2
    Peanut Butter

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    If i were you i would get the truck in the shop and let them take care of it before dot sees it, if dot doesnt like it you might get shut down till a roadside repair can be done, that will be costly if that happens.
     
    Peanut Butter, Jan 22, 2010
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  4. Jan 23, 2010 #3
    GasHauler

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    I'd get them fixed right away. I've never see them cracked but I have seen them replaced.
     
    GasHauler, Jan 23, 2010
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  5. Jan 23, 2010 #4
    venturestein

    venturestein Bobtail Member

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    yeah was plannin on getting them into the shop asap, Just had heard that this will happen even with new saddles, but if you havent seen them cracked thats probably a myth.
     
    venturestein, Jan 23, 2010
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  7. Jan 23, 2010 #5
    Allow Me.

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    Cracks turn into breaks, but the clamps will probably hold them together. ( for awhile at least).
     
    Allow Me., Jan 23, 2010
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  8. Jan 23, 2010 #6
    FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    Throw some grease over it and roll . . . . . . .
    Make your money while its there to be made,coping down time for simple issues dont pay the bills.

    ROLL Driver . . . . . .
     
    FriedTater, Jan 23, 2010
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  9. Jan 24, 2010 #7
    GasHauler

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    You don't do that when hauling gasoline. Not for very long anyway.
     
    GasHauler, Jan 24, 2010
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    dieselbear Thanks this.
  10. Jan 25, 2010 #8
    basspro

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    That made me laugh right there!
     
    basspro, Jan 25, 2010
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  11. Jan 25, 2010 #9
    red_eye

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    Hey you sound like a old dispatcher I had.. just route your self around all the chickencoops.. :D lmao
     
    red_eye, Jan 25, 2010
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