Joey Mack Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 that elephant foot was junk 2 years ago... But that is just my opinion.. I havent seen it all, but these pic's help Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Ed Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 The truck has bent backed into something .before me bent the big back bumper bad on same side I pointed out the rear hinge for dump tank is bent and binding and they said it been that way from bumper hit. I have drove it for 6 months drives smooth and straight no noises.But like I said rear would walk out far after backing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 what you saw with the walking suspension is not good.. those rears can move a little but what you saw..... hell no.. I am not picking at you right now.... but how long have you been driving Mack's, with camelback's???? It is a strong set-up, but like ANY other set-up. If it is not inspected and maintained..... Well...... You obviously know... I am glad that no one was hurt.. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Ed Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 First one I seen. I believed the mechanics. They were heavy truck mechanics all 3 off them. One over 30 years. I literally showed them it sticking out atleast a hand size past other tire but would straighten right up I feel like a dumb ass now because I'm am mechical able. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Please dont feel like a dumbass... we all cant know it all.. You just learned something.. hat's off to you for keeping it upright, and no-one was hurt.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 i agree with JoJo. i have been pushing trucks down the road for over 53 years, and still learn things. a prevented accident from your latest experience proves you are much more capable than you give yourself credit for, even if you did have an extra three helpings of good luck for breakfast that day. not everyone can keep a truck on it's wheels when the suspension breaks. that is the difference between a driver, and a steering wheel holder. 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 17 hours ago, Joey Mack said: yeah, X's 4... Gosh I hope they get it right and safe for who ever drives it again.. jojo Bro thats where you come in ! I f the top pad on the other boxes is loose and flopping about as described earlier It it needs all 4 corners not just one! you need to point that out! that said if the T leaf is not been hitting the box for and aft its still OK to drive just Should to have the block changed! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post C4Ed Posted November 23, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2022 Got you a pic of the quality truck they gave me. I'm just making it to my bonus and then if I don't get a newer truck I'm out. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Ed Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 My truck just got on frame machine to check it over. I'm waiting to hear what they say. Here it is incognito 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 32 minutes ago, C4Ed said: Got you a pic of the quality truck they gave me. I'm just making it to my bonus and then if I don't get a newer truck I'm out. Boy, they went all out . Looks like Guerrilla Tape ( the good stuff ) 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, C4Ed said: My truck just got on frame machine to check it over. I'm waiting to hear what they say. Here it is incognito Actually looks like a nice clean truck, not what I was expecting… Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 1:02 PM, terry said: I have seen aluminum ones on the 34.000 pound tandems, bet them could break easy! terry My H67 has the 34k rears, it had aluminum caps on it. I read that Mack recalled all the aluminum caps in the 70's due to breakage, so I found some steel caps. That would be a real joyride if one of them broke. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-515811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4Ed Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 They sent truck back. They replaced the broken box and all the pads and hardware. They replaced whole drop down frame. They said ready to go I check it out They left the rear tire on it that was ground down the side wall and another tire flat off rim.They said they align truck bur none of the tie rods where lossened or moved or any other piece. They are full of grime and not one greased piece on truck. Our shop mechanic said calm down I'm being to picky. I Said that the truck will be perfect they don't like that. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-517692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 if they call a truck with a flat tire off the rim and one with sidewall ground down from broken spring rubbing on it "ready to go" , i say it is time to find new employment, and than report the unsafe trucks to your state dot. 1 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-517698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 11/14/2022 at 6:15 PM, Joey Mack said: there is a dent on the back of the box that got my attention.. I think the dent you're referring to is actually the side of the box, where it rubbed the tire/rim bead when the bolts bent on the spring's way down. Sorry I'm a little late to the game on this one! Brake shoes look fine to me! They wear thinner on the ends of the shoes where you can see in the picture. Out in the middle of the shoes is where you check wear limits. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-517701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post C4Ed Posted December 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2022 I too it to frame shop and showed them the rearend still moves alot They had a different person look at it. He says how did there other guy miss the trunnions are bad and torque rods and some other rods the bushings were gone. They replaced the whole assembly on both sides and arms and actual align it. It drive very nice now. I'm pressure washing the whole under side of truck so I can get all the leaks fixed next. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-518373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big R Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Wow. Don’t think you can trust your company mechanic much 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-518404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Holy s#!t! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-518433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do It is a shame it has all got this far before anyone has realized but it is getting the attention it needs now so thats the important thing Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70691-mack-camelback-suspension/page/3/#findComment-518445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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