Paul1890 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 hi New to Big mack trucksHave 70 mack U model Dump Truck 6-wheeler79 mack Dm685 tri-axleWill post some pictures when I get chanceI am looking for a right front front spring hanger for the u ModelPart #53qk567 RHI am in Ct.I have been searching and not finding the partI picked up a hanger with correct # with an A on the end, but the spring eylet relation to the front crossmember is differentIt Bolts in no problem but the right side of truck sits about 1.5" too highI have thought about changing the left hanger to match, Not sure if that is crazy or notAny help would be appreciatedthanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frmconcrete09 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Welcome, can't wait to se the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Welcome aboard.Lots of newbies from CT lately. Where are you at there?Can't help with the part though Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Welcome to the nut house, lol. Sorry i cant help with the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fauthpk Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ask Rob. He will know where to get it. Have you tried EBay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1890 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks for the WelcomeWe are in North Haven CTI have Tried Ebay and no luckThere are a couple of contractors that have a lot of parts in CtI wandered through Cherry Hills yardQuite a few old macks. but none with correct partThe u model started out life as a tractor and was kept in norhford ct. They used to have a fleet of like 50 of these.All the parts and trucks were all sold years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks for the WelcomeWe are in North Haven CTI have Tried Ebay and no luckThere are a couple of contractors that have a lot of parts in CtI wandered through Cherry Hills yardQuite a few old macks. but none with correct partThe u model started out life as a tractor and was kept in norhford ct. They used to have a fleet of like 50 of these.All the parts and trucks were all sold years agoI have the remnants of a U model that rolled out back. Can you get me a detailed photo of the bracket you need as the one I have is buried in muck, (sitting in mud).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...
slpwlker Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 welcome,,,im sure you will find your stuff here.good luck.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 hi New to Big mack trucksHave 70 mack U model Dump Truck 6-wheeler79 mack Dm685 tri-axleWill post some pictures when I get chanceI am looking for a right front front spring hanger for the u ModelPart #53qk567 RHI am in Ct.I have been searching and not finding the partI picked up a hanger with correct # with an A on the end, but the spring eylet relation to the front crossmember is differentIt Bolts in no problem but the right side of truck sits about 1.5" too highI have thought about changing the left hanger to match, Not sure if that is crazy or notAny help would be appreciatedthanksHello, Im Vinny, Im 12 years old and as you can see I love U models. I also have one, a 1975 U685ST tractor. Cant wait to see photos of that U model of yours!!! Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1890 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hi Rob Thanks will get photo later today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1890 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi RobHere is the picture of the right front spring hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi RobHere is the picture of the right front spring hangerThanks for the photos. I'll get a look tomorrow afternoon to see if what I have will work for you.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...
Rob Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I went out and checked this morning and my hanger also has an "A" on the end of the part number. At this point I'm not much help and you certainly don't want to "tip the balance" to the left on one of those things by running the wrong hanger and being high on the rt. side..........I'll do some other digging around to see if I can come up with something.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...
Mike Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Paul,Try Kevin All in Harpersville, NY. He has lots of Mack parts and has helped many of us near and far. His phone # 607-652-7740 or e-mail mightymousekda@aol.comWelcome and hope this helps.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That part looks familiar on my U, but I have no extras sorry. Do you have a picture of the truck, and a chassis number of the U model? Thank you. Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1890 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks for all the HelpThe vin # is u611t1719All the parts I have found in the places in Ct have an a on the end of the part #I think this front axle was a lighter version being it was a tractorHowever it lasted all these years and we broke it.The truck was buried in mud and we were pulling it with excavator from that side , We noticed it was broken right after thatTry and get the picture of truck on today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks for all the HelpThe vin # is u611t1719All the parts I have found in the places in Ct have an a on the end of the part #I think this front axle was a lighter version being it was a tractorHowever it lasted all these years and we broke it.The truck was buried in mud and we were pulling it with excavator from that side , We noticed it was broken right after thatTry and get the picture of truck on todayLet me tell you I love that U model!!! And thank you for the chassis number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 hi New to Big mack trucksHave 70 mack U model Dump Truck 6-wheeler79 mack Dm685 tri-axleWill post some pictures when I get chanceI am looking for a right front front spring hanger for the u ModelPart #53qk567 RHI am in Ct.I have been searching and not finding the partI picked up a hanger with correct # with an A on the end, but the spring eylet relation to the front crossmember is differentIt Bolts in no problem but the right side of truck sits about 1.5" too highI have thought about changing the left hanger to match, Not sure if that is crazy or notAny help would be appreciatedthanks I have a 69 R685LT that has the same part# 53QK567 RH,( but dont want to sell it) you might look at the early R model with the stacked springs should be fairy easy to find. i bet the hanger that is longer came off of the 3 leaf spring setup. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltl56 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Try Kevin All. He was parting out a U Model, about a month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I have a 69 R685LT that has the same part# 53QK567 RH,( but dont want to sell it) you might look at the early R model with the stacked springs should be fairy easy to find. i bet the hanger that is longer came off of the 3 leaf spring setup. RonI looked on my 72 R model chassis with stacked springs and the hanger is the same part number with the "A" suffix.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...
umodelnut Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Try Kevin All. He was parting out a U Model, about a month ago.What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I looked on my 72 R model chassis with stacked springs and the hanger is the same part number with the "A" suffix.Rob I will have to look again must have overlooked the A. i will look agian after work. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1890 Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thankswill do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thankswill do I looked again it does not have the A at the end, i will look to see if i have any of those hangers laying around. the 69 was 4 1/2" from the center of the pin to the top of the bracket. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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