HeyCharger Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Guys, Has anyone fitted shock absorbers to the bogie of a B61?I've just replaced the rear axle assemblies to give me (a lot) more top speed.Now I notice that I've got a bit of axle bounce - bob-tailing.A mate suggested shock absorbers.Comments and suggestions appreciated.Thanks. Rod. Quote Proud owner of;1961 Mack B61 prime mover.1981 International ACCO 1810C DualCab Fire Truck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19597-rear-shock-absorbers-b61/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hi Guys, Has anyone fitted shock absorbers to the bogie of a B61?I've just replaced the rear axle assemblies to give me (a lot) more top speed.Now I notice that I've got a bit of axle bounce - bob-tailing.A mate suggested shock absorbers.Comments and suggestions appreciated.Thanks. Rod.You could get the brackets off of an R model but i have drove R models with and without shocks on camelback my opinion you would be waisting you time and money they dont help. Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19597-rear-shock-absorbers-b61/#findComment-80789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I agree with Ron. You've got a buckboard to start with. Ensure your tires are round, balanced, and if spokes, mounted straight to the hub assembly.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/19597-rear-shock-absorbers-b61/#findComment-80790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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