25002500 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I just bought a 1996 Mack CH600 tractor with a camelback suspension.It looks like the bushing that sists just below the hump of the suspension and between the tandems is worn.Any idea on part names/numbers, cost and labor hours needed to fix this? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10816-camelback-suspension/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Trunnion bushings.The rest all depends on whether you've got the bronze greasable bushings or the rubber bushings.If you give your VIN # to your Mack dealer they should be able to look it up and see just what you've got.It's heavy work changing trunnion bushings and unless you've got the large jacks, jackstands, 1" impact wrench, cutting torch etc, you're better off having it done at a Mack dealer or a suspension shop. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10816-camelback-suspension/#findComment-41005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
25002500 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Trunnion bushings.The rest all depends on whether you've got the bronze greasable bushings or the rubber bushings.If you give your VIN # to your Mack dealer they should be able to look it up and see just what you've got.It's heavy work changing trunnion bushings and unless you've got the large jacks, jackstands, 1" impact wrench, cutting torch etc, you're better off having it done at a Mack dealer or a suspension shop.Thank you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10816-camelback-suspension/#findComment-41044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackaddict Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I done a set on a Granite not too long ago. Its very time consuming and hard work. If you end up doing it yourself, check the t-boxes and insulator pads to make sure they're still good. Don't hurt to go ahead and change them sos you ain't got to tear it back down later. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10816-camelback-suspension/#findComment-42745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jryoung Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks for the question and the responses. I was about to ask the same question because my bushings are almost out on my superliner.I didn't know how much trouble it would be to fix. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10816-camelback-suspension/#findComment-45166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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