Fran3682821 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I had my mack granite 2007 dump truck now for 4 years and never broke a rear spring until now. The main leaf second from bottom and the 2 above broke. I never took one apart yet. Was wondering besides the new sping 10 leaf camel back what else should I order. Such as rubber bushing or pins that should be changed with a new spring. u bolts look fine but because the main leaf is broken the front tandem axle seems to have moved ahead slightly about an inch. When I was looking at the rubber stopper block above the spring it seemed off center a little. Could this be a big problem or I can put it back in place when installing the new spring. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 With a Mack Camelback, what ever you do to one side you should do to the other side. New springs on one side and old on the other will cause the axles to not be parallel. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 My 2001 RD broke same leaf on both sides within several weeks not at the center bolt While your in there change all rubbers & bolts and use a lot of never seize curb or road side America standard is it bronze or rubber steel bonded. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Always replace the U bolts no matter what and id change the rubber blocks front and back and use lots of neverseize on everything. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Its well worth the money to have this done at a reputable sping shop!do both sides with new springs,tunion bushings and rubber isloaters.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran3682821 Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks for the advice.Yeah I just ordered one spring. Will most likely order another one. The spring that broke was on the passenger side since I had the truck it always had a slight lean that way. None of the dealers around here in Quebec Canada keep any springs on hand. This spring had to be shipped from Chicago. Took 4 days delivery. Good thing I have a spare truck. These springs can't break too often for none of the dealers to keep them in stock. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Like said worth taking to spring shop.The u/bolts need replaced and they tighten to around 1500 to 1600 ft lbs and that needs to be done with a multiplyer. 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Is your spring standard or Canadian spread? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran3682821 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Its an American truck came from Georgia. Bought it from Lions auction in Kissimme Florida febuary 2010. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That's probably why your dealer didn't have one in stock. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37573-mack-camelback-spring-broken-main-leaf/#findComment-265377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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