macattack Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 on my mack 688s mr i have a rod that goes between the front springs on the rear hangers. it is held by a nut on each end. what i noticed was it looks like its also welded on the inside. is this correct? looks to me the weld let go on each side. could i remove and just reweld the rod?you can see the weld spots on the rod. dont know if i should reweld it or replace.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hello,I would reweld it as is and not take it off the truck. Makes the job easier.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 If I remember correctly that is just a length of 5/8" UNF all thread running through a schedule 80 or 120 pipe that has some really heavy washers welded to it. Same setup used on RD and DM chassis. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattack Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 thanks guys. i think i am gonna reweld as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattack Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 If I remember correctly that is just a length of 5/8" UNF all thread running through a schedule 80 or 120 pipe that has some really heavy washers welded to it. Same setup used on RD and DM chassis.the washers are welded on the inside on both ends rite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Welded to the pipe that fits between the brackets attached to the frame. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattack Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 thanks. gonna do a rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macattack Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 thanks. gonna do a rebuild.well took it apart today and noticed only one washer on one side none on the other. the previous owner put the washer on the wrong side of the tube. repaired and reinstalled nice and snug now.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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