randyp Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Lemme see ifn I can properly esplain this broke part on my 87-R. On the right front axle, on the spring, at the rear of the spring, there is a shackle that comes down and a pin goes through it and eye in spring. That pin broke, and spring just rides up against top spring hanger now. There are bolts on it, I guess to keep it from slipping? Truck is dropped bout 4 inches on right side now, got that tired look to it. My querstion is, is it safe or okay to jack right front frame up there, a lil behind shackle, to allow spring to come on back down, so I can put a new pin in it? There are grease fittings on top and bottom on pins in that location. Thanks fellow Mack afficianodos. randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Lemme see ifn I can properly esplain this broke part on my 87-R. On the right front axle, on the spring, at the rear of the spring, there is a shackle that comes down and a pin goes through it and eye in spring. That pin broke, and spring just rides up against top spring hanger now. There are bolts on it, I guess to keep it from slipping? Truck is dropped bout 4 inches on right side now, got that tired look to it. My querstion is, is it safe or okay to jack right front frame up there, a lil behind shackle, to allow spring to come on back down, so I can put a new pin in it? There are grease fittings on top and bottom on pins in that location. Thanks fellow Mack afficianodos. randypIf the hanger has not broken, you can probably put a new pin into it. To be safe, I'd pull the spring out and get a look as the bushings are probably beat out and need replaced also in the spring eye. Lack of grease is the culprit here till fatigue finally caused the breakage.Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Maybe Vinny sabo-ta-geed it in hopes of it tipping over to avenge all the U-model tipping jokes? 2 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 You can jack behind the spring, in front of the spring, or between the frame and axle. What ever is the easiest to get to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks all, And I have no doubt the Vinster is the cause of all this. Dern truck is sitting there like a silly ass u-model now. Maybe he will loan me his kick stand. randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks all, And I have no doubt the Vinster is the cause of all this. Dern truck is sitting there like a silly ass u-model now. Maybe he will loan me his kick stand. randypMust be one of them silly assed "U" models admiring itself in the mirror cause those things don't roll over on the right; only to the left.Kickstand is unneeded in the dillema/application you are experiencing.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Just break the one on the other side....then it'll be even again & you'll get respect driving through the hood in your low-rider. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Just break the one on the other side....then it'll be even again & you'll get respect driving through the hood in your low-rider. This forum is great....Where else could you get outstanding repair advice, and for FREE to boot!!!!!!! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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