57 bcr Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 As far as rear axle capacity goes,it's just a spring change until you get up to 44,000 and above,isn't it? The trunnions are known crack,keep an eyeball on that too! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29520-1974-rs685lst/page/2/#findComment-161794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 What is the dinger bell looking thing on the dash just above the speedometer?That was a bell made by Kysor, alarm for low oil pressure and or high water temperature.You could definitely hear it if you had a problem!!!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29520-1974-rs685lst/page/2/#findComment-161798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I would say if you are already thinking you want to change this or that and it doesn't even have power steering i would keep searching.Yep, I think you should let ME buy that truck and I'll find you a "well-proven" 300/6 speed,P/S,wet kit R model from up here (might not be real pretty). I know its tough sometime to justify the purchase of such a truck,Jake,without getting a return off of it. I think to work it would be a shame.But on the other hand,It's a MACK,and wouldn't be allergic to workin' for a livin',anyway! I confess,I'm torn!! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29520-1974-rs685lst/page/2/#findComment-161800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 I know what y'all mean.. It will have a pretty easy life, though. I'm just a one man show, and I do 90% of my hauling with my tri axle. I just need an end dump for the occasional 60 mile haul when I'm delivering rock to a hunting club out in the sticks or something. I'm going to say it may get 5K miles annually, where as I put about 20K on my tri axle. I'm kind of torn, too. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29520-1974-rs685lst/page/2/#findComment-161839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I know what y'all mean.. It will have a pretty easy life, though. I'm just a one man show, and I do 90% of my hauling with my tri axle. I just need an end dump for the occasional 60 mile haul when I'm delivering rock to a hunting club out in the sticks or something. I'm going to say it may get 5K miles annually, where as I put about 20K on my tri axle. I'm kind of torn, too.I hear ya.You'll do the right thing,whatever it is.! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29520-1974-rs685lst/page/2/#findComment-161841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I get SO much crap over actually liking dayton wheels down here. Everybody says, "I don't like that wobble," or, "You can't ever get 'em lined up." I've never owned a truck with anything other than spokes; to quote 2stack superdog, I think they make a truck look tough. I'm glad you guys all agree.There should be a group started here. "People for the Ethical Treatment of Spokes" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29520-1974-rs685lst/page/2/#findComment-161866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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