hatcity Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 need to replace torque arm. Actually need bushing replaced but Mack only sells the complete arm.How difficult to change, providing everything still in line. Don't look tough but just want to be sure.Also, where can I get a metal radiator? Alum/plastic is starting to leak. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Is it the arm that runs from the frame to the top of the diff? If so, it's easy as pie...4 bolts with an impact. I just put a new steel radiator in my truck for $600...I don't know if that's a fair price or not. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 Yep thats the arm I'm talking about. Looked easy enough.600 for rad. sounds pretty good. Mack told me the replacement (alum/plastic) was about 1200+ depending on yhe truck. I asked him "so it can fail again?" he laughed Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Looking at the reciept, it was $648-my bad and they delivered it for free...but I'm only an hour from their place. Might take a bit more since you're 18 hours away. http://maasradiator.com/ Bloomington, IL. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 jerryb said detroit radiator was it, and you can bet he researched it,lets say he is frugal.better check with him to make sure i got the name rite. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 jerryb said detroit radiator was it, and you can bet he researched it,lets say he is frugal.better check with him to make sure i got the name rite.Detroit Radiator may may not be the least expensive out there but in my opinion, there is not better conventional metal radiator. Nearly everything on a Detroit radiator is locally fabricated and assembled, (by hand) there. Griffin Radiator is also very good if the need is for an aluminum radiator.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/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy1911a1 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I replaced the one on my rear driver a few years ago no sweat. If it is difficult to line up the holes have some on dump the air in the suspention and when they go in reapply the air. Good luck. Quote THE GREATEST NAME IN TRUCKS MACK TRUCKS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
genoredstar Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 A word to the wise, make sure the arm is replaced in the same position on the rear as they have a tendency to rake forward when you remove them and this changes the driveline angle. Also check the length as there are many variations. a\A porta power is handy to jack the rear into position making installation easier, Good luck, Geno Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thanks all. the torque arm only was a PIA with the body propped up a little. 3/4 breaker to get started and tightened.As for the radiator, talked to a local shop today. $575 plus $15 shipping, and about $200 to do the job. Mack was looking at $1200 just for the rad. They are checking to make sure it is an in/out replacement Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Thanks all. the torque arm only was a PIA with the body propped up a little. 3/4 breaker to get started and tightened.As for the radiator, talked to a local shop today. $575 plus $15 shipping, and about $200 to do the job. Mack was looking at $1200 just for the rad. They are checking to make sure it is an in/out replacementThe rip-off is the small pieces of the flexible radiator hose...I put all new ones on when I put the new radiator in. The radiator is a relatively easy install...though a short skinny white guy like myself had a bit of a hard time lifting it out/in. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Yeah thats a problem being skinny and all. Thought of swinging boom over front and attach a strap to use as a pulley system. Problem is moving to side to set down and pick up new one. Thats it. i'm getting a service truck with a crane Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Yeah thats a problem being skinny and all. Thought of swinging boom over front and attach a strap to use as a pulley system. Problem is moving to side to set down and pick up new one. Thats it. i'm getting a service truck with a craneSo long as you get 'BIG SHOT' on your license plate... Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/13513-torque-arm-difficulty-factor/#findComment-53671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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