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Any suggestions about what motor/tranny to look for?? I don't know anything about the old models so I need advice about brakes and if the truck was repowered what is good and what is a poor combination. And steering what do I need for easy going modern steering

Guys I'm throwing around the idea of picking up a B model tractor and mounting a small 5-6 yard 10' body on it maybe even making it a single axle with a small drop axle. Things to consider these days... Will it comply with Connecticut DOT Will it run all day 5 days a week What engine tranny and gears do I need Is this even a good idea? I would love to have a bad ass B model single axle dump truck to add to my RB688S Tri axle. It's boring to own one of the ford or other smaller single axle trucks with dumps Any ideas? Thanks Mark New Hope trucking Greenwich CT

I see the Warner's sell for $475 the Hayes is $225. Both of these work on the same principle correct??

I'm gonna go with the Hayes air actuated electric controller.

Ok smart idea now I think I'm gonna call a guy and get one made. I have a RB688s can I still use my extended mounts from Mack?? Somebody mentioned I might have to use DM mounts for some reason. Combs manufacturing is under the same impression??. I don't wanna be the guy to give a wrong measurement to Combs?? Any suggestions

Ok Staxx I will also check those two points out

Ok we found the problem when Mack pulled out the tranny ( the tranny and injecter work was done after the dump body was rebuilt) Mack broke the wire that indicates the P T O is engaged. The pto light got its power from the wire going from the cab to the rear body that fed the running lights

I just spoke to a gee from Hayes controllers they say the best option with that heavy of a load is the air actuated model it works off the trucks air brakes somehow??

I have all led lights. The marker switch and the headlight switch light up when turned on. The relays are all good. There was never a issue untill I had the body rebuilt and a pintel plate installed with new led lights. I have the same amount of lights I don't have20 lights just 2 red and 2 reverse lights

Dimmer switch is good we replaced the headlight switch for the heck of it. Stand on the brake pedal I have brake lights put it in reverse I have lights turn signals all work. The two outside cab lights work but the 3 in the middle and all the body lights don't work. Frustrating I'm ready to kill myself

I want a similar style bumper on my truck like the ones here in the picture. How do you tow or pull the truck out of the mud if the bumper is so wide that it covers the tow attachment points on the bottom of the frame??

I have a 2003 RB688S Tri axle dump truck I need to tow a Cam superline trailer which is a 14,000 GVWR 12,000 lbs carrying capacity. The trailer has electric brakes on both axles.I have a RV plug on my pintel plate. I have been told to install an air actuated electric brake controller??? I never heard of one is this good advise????

Two part problem: one the truck just had the body rebuilt by one guy. When he was done Reading PA truck center picked up the truck from him and replaced injectors and a clutch job and replaced my overhead console because it cracked and they replaced my heater box cover because the grey worn off and looked like poop. Mack went over the truck and confirmed none of there work could have caused the wiring issue?? I discovered the no running lights when I backed the truck out of Mack's bay door and did my pre trip inspection. The body shop had me bring the truck back to him (8 miles down the road) he cannot find the problem. I'm loosing my ass in business. Any suggestions??

This is why I love this site!!! Ok let me try that idea. Thanks a lot I'll let you know how i Make out

The lights that are on here are truck-lite brand only 2 LED's in each light they look so out of place the truck should have the torpedo's the truck just does not look like how it should every mack buff breaks my balls!!!!