terry Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 2/5/2025 at 10:21 PM, Mark T said: I believe that's what's Mack called "taper leaf" . Then depending where you live, some guys called them underslung. That looks like a pretty nice R Model. That suspension might not be the most desireable , but I'm not sure I'd pass on it because of it. Expand That would probably be ok for a hobby truck, but one working every day probably not. Terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74946-looking-to-purchase-a-r-model/page/2/#findComment-568691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 They were ok if you pulled a dry van on blacktop or something like that. They were from back in the time before air ride was the norm. So I'd have to agree with you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74946-looking-to-purchase-a-r-model/page/2/#findComment-568692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 On 2/6/2025 at 12:28 AM, Mark T said: They were ok if you pulled a dry van on blacktop or something like that. They were from back in the time before air ride was the norm. So I'd have to agree with you. Expand Yeah them three straight leaves were pretty soft riding, but leaned real bad. terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74946-looking-to-purchase-a-r-model/page/2/#findComment-568696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fdv991 Posted March 21 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21 Update on this, I found and picked up my new truck last week. It is an 88 R688st, its in good shape mechanically and I am going to get it cleaned up for paint here soon. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74946-looking-to-purchase-a-r-model/page/2/#findComment-571752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 That looks like a real honest truck! Nice and straight, Keep us updated on your progress and post plenty of photos. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74946-looking-to-purchase-a-r-model/page/2/#findComment-571755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 yeah from the photos,,,it doesnt look like its been beat to death,,,best of luck,,,and have a ball..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/74946-looking-to-purchase-a-r-model/page/2/#findComment-571760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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