farmer jon Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 06 Mack Vision. Just got it. Feels like the rear end is loose. Wonder why? The white on the frame is grime from hauling ag lime from the quarry. The detail shop painted it with with some nice thick black paint. There was paint behind the broken cross members. When I washed it the crack disappeared. That's why I didn't see it when I got it. Started fixing Saturday Hope to have it done today. Don't sound like we are getting any help from the dealer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 You may want to bring that plate to a point at the ends or the frame twist will crack it again at the ends of the plate.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer jon Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 There will be bolts on all 4 corners. Hopefully to keep that from happening. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Your frame will crack along the edge of your new plate without tapering the ends of your new plate. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 17 minutes ago, farmer jon said: There will be bolts on all 4 corners. Hopefully to keep that from happening. Same as ranchhopper said, it WILL break from flexing unless you make the ends of the plate pointed. This keeps the frame from excessively twisting and flexing at one point, the vertical staight lines at the ends of your rectangle plate you repaired the frame with. 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer jon Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Well crap. I better change it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 You will be glad you did. Good luck. 1 Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer jon Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 I talked to some frame guys and apparently since the plate is bolted in NOT welded its not suppose to break on the ends. Being bolted its still suppose to allow it to flex. We will see. I have a sinking feeling this thing has a double frame in its future. No help from the dealer of course. Oh maybe we can get you a couple hundred bucks. Along with the busted frame and cross members I had to to a brake job and wheel seal. The U bolts that hold the front axle on were loose as hell just hanging there. In the process of the wheel seal found a bad bearing. There is no way this truck should have gone out the door the way it was. I cant name names yet. You can bet if they don't make it right you will know where it came from. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Seen alot of that years ago with the local chicken trucks. Mack has a service bulletin on it but I cant seem to attach it. Its SB121031, Hopefully someone else on here from a dealer can attach it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Shoulder bolts & reamers for a tight fit and taper the ends to bad you cant go longer your fifth wheel should have e long holes for double frame. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44332-06-vision-busted-frame/#findComment-327644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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