Joey Mack Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Sorry Han's.. I think they are called spring isolators, or something like that.. The crazy thing is.... I have done dozens of camel back repair's, and I cant tell you the real name, only the shop name.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 don't feel bad Hans , replaced many through the years didn't know the twinkie relationship either 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 insulators sound familiar. used up all my likes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 🍻 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 seems I paid more attention working at Mack then in High school : obviously still not enough . still learning . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Mech Buddy.... I bet you have forgotten more than what many guys know... OK...I sidetracked this thread too... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fjh Posted April 15, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2023 11 hours ago, mechohaulic said: seems I paid more attention working at Mack then in High school : obviously still not enough . still learning . Me too bud ! Never did give those a pet name! Side blocks would usually get you the right parts if you asked a parts guy to get them for you! Spring clips may confuse most of them including me ! U bolts would get the right part ! If you asked for a twinky our Guys would have to order those from Walmart! 😁 I like to replace the box bolts just cause ! And always replace the u bolt washers because I had the the dam things break reusing them! Top of my list when ordering was a CAN OF NEVER SEAZE ! Neverseaze is like put the icing on the cake for suspension work for me! 😁 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 ATRO has a bolster kit that includes all the box bolts/ washers/nuts and ''Twinkies''.. it is a lot cheaper than Mack's kit, which you have to order seperately. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: ATRO has a bolster kit that includes all the box bolts/ washers/nuts and ''Twinkies''.. it is a lot cheaper than Mack's kit, which you have to order seperately. We were stocking Meritor stuff ! Cheaper than the Mack stuff I like the OEM washers For the boxes! I also rather use nylock Nuts as the stover nuts are too hard to remove next Time! All the jobber Kits seem to come with bigger washers and stover nuts! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 atro has nylocks,, or so I thought it did.. and the washers fit just fine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Stengel bros is good place to get parts,shoot them an e mail with your vin,they have everything and are very helpful.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Probably a dumb question but how do u replace the u bolts guess u have to remove the the spring from the trunion bar right,I know on the 58’s u have to remove the caps and drop the bar? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 You can replace the u-bolts with the trunnion mounted.. this suspension is hard work but doesn't require any special knowledge.. any smart mechanic can repair this suspension.. Torqueing the u-bolts is where the real hard work is if you dont have a hydraulic torque tool.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: You can replace the u-bolts with the trunnion mounted.. this suspension is hard work but doesn't require any special knowledge.. any smart mechanic can repair this suspension.. Torqueing the u-bolts is where the real hard work is if you dont have a hydraulic torque tool.. Or a fifteen foot pipe and a once breaker bar..😂💪 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72708-38k-camel-back-leafs-fanning-out/page/2/#findComment-529273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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