hicrop10 Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago I am thinking of doing this to make the painting that much easier.Has anyone here done it before.It doesn’t look all that tough to do.My biggest concern is it has 65,000 lbs rears and canal back suspension.The truck has moved 100 ton before so I’m concerned with anything springing and not able to get it back together. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74779-separate-the-frame-and-bogies/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago if you have the set up and capabilities to SAFELY separate the units; would definitely be a better way to go. can check for worn parts etc . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74779-separate-the-frame-and-bogies/#findComment-562338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I have never done a Mack camelback suspension but i'v done a lot of Hino rear suspension which is very similar.(almost a copy with a few small differences in my opinion).It is very heavy work and a lot of lifting gear,forklift,jacks and cribin is needed as well as an inch air socket tool.As Mechohaulic said its a great oppertunity to check all the wear parts and do a great paint job.Good luck with it and if you do it put plenty of pictures.The truck looks great by the way... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74779-separate-the-frame-and-bogies/#findComment-562349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted 5 hours ago Author Share Posted 5 hours ago crusieliner64, I don’t think any of the parts that may be worn out would be available.I am mostly doing this to get the paint job right.I know that no one will be crawling under the rears to look and the fifth wheel will cover most of the top but I will know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74779-separate-the-frame-and-bogies/#findComment-562360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 8 minutes ago, hicrop10 said: crusieliner64, I don’t think any of the parts that may be worn out would be available.I am mostly doing this to get the paint job right.I know that no one will be crawling under the rears to look and the fifth wheel will cover most of the top but I will know. Yeah I totaly get you there.I am the very same.. just want it to be spot on.I was just pointing out it is a big job but its great satisfaction to know its done.I was inquiring about Camelback parts for our Cruiseliner and I was told theyre still availible.Our truck is plated for 150ton operation so it would be same as yours maybe??? Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74779-separate-the-frame-and-bogies/#findComment-562361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted 17 minutes ago Share Posted 17 minutes ago The only thing holding the bogies on is the two trunnion caps underneath the trunnion bar right,once removed jack up the rails disconnect drive shaft,and air lines and roll em out.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74779-separate-the-frame-and-bogies/#findComment-562370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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