MightyFruit Trucking Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yes I've found 1998 Cl-713 for a good price however the Axle Housing (Rear) has a crack in it! It has stopped him from running but me personally if I decide to purchase it would want to fix it! Wanted to know where the best place might be to look for a used one & if anyone knows what they are priced at used! And how many hours in labor? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 what size axle, beam or air ride, where's the crack is it repairable? if its cracked next to a saddle it maybe repairable Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I think he either has 44 or 46 on the back and it's camelback suspension! I haven't looked at it yet I will tomorrow but he did tell me he tried to weld it before! So I just figured if I'm buying it expect the worst and find out what it would cost! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Usually crack around the bolts hole for the carrier to go in. Ive seen worse though. These are usually the welded together 2 piece housings. You see a lot of trucks with the original front and a cast replacement rear. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Usually crack around the bolts hole for the carrier to go in. Ive seen worse though. These are usually the welded together 2 piece housings. You see a lot of trucks with the original front and a cast replacement rear.Curiosity has taken hold....what is the reason? Cheaper, easier to find? Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Im assuming so. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 still need to know where to look for a used one! And also price on parts and Labor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Where are you located? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Ohio Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksrolloff Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 try Adelman Truck parts, canton Ohio Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Where is it cracked Mack rears on Hendrickson Air rides of that vintage are famous for cracking under and around the saddle for the u- bolts they blamed it on loose u-bolts but some did it anyway. The only fix we found on the 94 CL we had was to V out the crack in the housing with a grinder and weld it then grind it flat where the saddle sits on it then you need to weld the saddle to the housing so it doesn't move. Then if your unbolted come loose it will save the housing. Even if it's cracked elsewhere I'm sure you could fix it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 If you're going to grind a groove along the crack and weld it up yourself, don't forget to drill out the ends of the cracks. A small hole is all you need...you're just trying to make sure the crack is contained and won't come back. I welded up my housing a few years ago...didn't think to weld the saddle to the housing, though...not a bad idea. All I did was use the welder to build up that knob that positions the saddle on the housing. Don't even need a big welder...at the time all I had was a wire feed running .35 flux core wire and if I hadn't told you I'd done it, you'd never know it was ever cracked. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I took a look at the truck today and the rear hosing had a crack that they welded on the front of the housing near the front right! It looked like the weld held but he told me that he thinks another crack stared beside it! I really could get a good look because he's putting a new rebuilt Mack tranny in her! I'm really think I'm going to buy her a few months ago he had new reman Engine out in her, clutch, that rear end that has a leak was a remack read end put in a year ago. He put to knew tie rods on the front and new turbo when he put motor in! This guy had bought a few newer trucks and BANG HE LOST HIS MAJOR CONTRACT! So now he needs some quick money to keep things in order long story short he offered me this truck 98 Cl 700 six axel Dump for $20,000 I just don't see how I can go wrong! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35087-axle-housing-rear-1998-mack-cl713/#findComment-238246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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