n2deep Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Can someone tell me how to find which front axle is under my R600. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Look at the front of the axle beam just below the right hand spring. There should be some digits that start with FA or FAW. The next digits should be the axle model. On early models you need a book to tell the rating for a particular model, on later models the axle model is the rating. On the latest RD's, Mack discontinued stamping a model number at all. Dave Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Look at the front of the axle beam just below the right hand spring. There should be some digits that start with FA or FAW. The next digits should be the axle model. On early models you need a book to tell the rating for a particular model, on later models the axle model is the rating. On the latest RD's, Mack discontinued stamping a model number at all. DaveIf it is a Rockwell steer axle there will be an, (or would have been) aluminum tag riveted to the center of the axle beam. Usually they started with something like FF901XXXX denoting options to the axle.If it is a Mack built axle, the above mentioned by Dave is correct. An FA(W) 537 is a very common 12,000# steer axle for instance. R models were supplied a lot with 9000# axles if a tractor in the early years.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2deep Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Not had time to look for numbers yet. I did call worldwide and with all the other Macks I just give them the serial number and they stick the price to me. This time I give them the serial number and they say they can't tell anything about bearings, kingpin and bushings or anything else, it just give a parts number for the front axle no other info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Not had time to look for numbers yet. I did call worldwide and with all the other Macks I just give them the serial number and they stick the price to me. This time I give them the serial number and they say they can't tell anything about bearings, kingpin and bushings or anything else, it just give a parts number for the front axle no other info.The aftermarket parts sources do not have the database the dealer network does for "drilling down" to parts level for what the truck was built with, or are subcomponents of.I find many OEM Mack parts to be competetively priced as opposed to the aftermarket suppliers. The parts guys at the Mack dealer I use predominantly are always willing to help me out, as is Barry on this site. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2deep Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Worldwide equipment is a dealer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Worldwide equipment is a dealer.Press that dealer HARD if needed. If they are unwilling to help you out, try either Tidewater Mack in Virginia Beach, or Barry at 1-800-304-6225. That information is there. Lazy people don't want to help you find it.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2deep Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 fa 534 is all I can find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 fa 534 is all I can find.From memory that is about a 9500-10,000# axle. It is the number you will need to go further without actually taking anything apart. A good NAPA, or Carquest should be able to help you out from this point if you do not utilize a dealer.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2deep Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 thanks Rob. good info is hard to find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 An FA534 axle is 9,000#Dave Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 An FA534 axle is 9,000#DaveGuess the ole memory ain't quite what it used to be but after looking in a manual, you are correct.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi, whats an FA 532 while your at it? i have started putting mine back together. new king pins, new front shackle bushes, new front suspension rear rubbers and new shocks so far.Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi, whats an FA 532 while your at it? i have started putting mine back together. new king pins, new front shackle bushes, new front suspension rear rubbers and new shocks so far.GrantAn FA532 is 12,000# axleDave Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thankyou. that was in an F model with an 866.regards Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10667-front-axle/#findComment-40550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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