Moparmike Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Rear end tq rod that runs from chassis to top of rear end with stud on 1 end cross bolt on other anybody have a reasonable price part number place to get this beside the Mack dealership..munes is about gone I can move it with my hand.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Just wondering what kinda weight you run on the steering axle when loaded with a setup like that? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 You can try http://www.stengelbros.net/Torque-Rods_c_424.html or http://www.torque-rod.com/ 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 8 hours ago, Hobert62 said: Just wondering what kinda weight you run on the steering axle when loaded with a setup like that? The trick is tagged at 72000 ..425 65 22.5 floats on front ..not sure bout front weight but there are plenty of trucks set up this way even new trucks are built like this now days Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Just courious that's all. Around here all you see is tri-axles and they are liecenesed at 73280. With both your lift axles it dosent look like you would have much of the load transferred to the front axle. Edited June 26, 2017 by Hobert62 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 You can get a universal one that you have to copy the length from your original one and weld it together with a sleave but I don't think they hold up as good as the original mack part. That is my opinion after 3 macks at work. How bad is that to drive on wet pavement with the two lifts down? I drove a Brockway triaxle and it had 10-24s on the front I liked it better then the 425s on the newer trucks at work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Not bad to drive in rain long as you don't have to much air in the drops..i run about 30 psi ..in my Tri axle I had 50 and couldn't turn had to pick the axle up or hit the ditch.lol so now I run 30 in it as well ..but all together the truck drives very well and pulled great..time for a oil change and air filters I only can pull bout 9psi of boost.. . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Where you located. I have used pai and atro poly bushings get through inland truck or custom truck and equipment in the mid west and i have them pressed in there they have all the tools and tricks so usally if they have them about 1/2 hour or I drop off and pick up next day if they order them Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparmike Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 I'm in North Carolina..just talk to Mack 354.00 dang I'm going to see about replacing the bushing lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50296-2000-mack-rd-688-tq-rod/#findComment-373580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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