vinny933 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 When the truck needs to do the spring pads do I need to put the spacers back ? Number 16 in picture. Those things make the truck play jingle bells since it was new Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrsmackpaul Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I'm gunna say yes but I really don't know Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joey Mack Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 They keep the spring in line, and saves wear on the box rubber bolsters and torque arms. Are the spring tips worn or the old boxes, causing them to rattle a bit more than usually? I have seen those without the Twinkies, but then when re do them I put the Twinkies in.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MACKS Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I never had them on any off my trucks,all 58 rears,not sure why tho🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joey Mack Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I don't know why some trucks were built without them. I guess I should have asked, I just always installed them with new bolsters.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 vinny933 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Brand new they rattled 2019 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joey Mack Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 oh.. gotcha... that sucks. I wonder if you could use a plastic mud flap to make some shims, and slid them between the twinkies and the box? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 vinny933 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Hmm maybe, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joey Mack Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I have never done that, it just popped in my little brain.. Have you found a vendor for the bolster kit? I have used ATRO many times. It comes with the bolts too. however, I put washers on both ends of the bolts so the kit is short 12 washers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 vinny933 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 I was thinking of having them done this winter, they drive me nuts on nice day with the windows down . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joey Mack Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 ok, well I doubt someone would try to add some cushion to them. I figured if you were going to do them you might try it, because its your labor and not Hi Dollar labor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73159-spring-spacers/#findComment-536959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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When the truck needs to do the spring pads do I need to put the spacers back ? Number 16 in picture. Those things make the truck play jingle bells since it was new
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