Eric2021 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hi my name is Eric and I'm new to the forum. I have a 1979 rd 600. Started its life as a glider but now is a tri axle dump with new frame. I am looking to replace the torque rods. I have 44k rears on camelback. Anyone know my best bet on where to go for them? Mack? Aftermarket bushings? Replace both rods entirely! Thanks any info will help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 You can go to Mack or there are several pages of rods and bushings at Atro. http://www.atrobushing.com/oem/mack/ 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-327963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Welcome to the forum, Eric. Some Mack dealers will be able to get the rods for you. As far as I know, the end bushings are not replaceable, just do the complete rod. TransEdge Mack in Allentown and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania have always been helpful with parts for older Macks, some other dealers should be too, if the parts guys are worth their salt. Seems we should have pictures of a '79 RD in order to welcome you properly into the family... Gregg 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-327964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 replace with new. take one off and bring to a MACK dealer. EASY swap Oh, Welcome aboard Pics are mandatory. truck or almost nekkid wimmins will do Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-327967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2021 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-328124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Nice rig! Definitely worth the wait for the pics lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-328126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2021 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks. Wanted to put an updated picture on but was having trouble. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-328127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric2021 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 The truck has 24.5 rubber all around except the front has 22.5 floats on it. The pusher tires are near new and thinking of swapping them to the front. Does anyone know if this would be an issue? Seems odd to have 22.5 up front and 24.5 everywhere else. Looks odd too. The previous owner set the truck up. Truck has 18k front axle. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-328281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Could be that 24.5 floats are not available... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-328303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 you cant get 24.5 in floats. if you go with a 425 65 22.5 it should give you 20k in change. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44399-torque-rods/#findComment-328332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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