Other TH-camrs are out there wrecking, smashing and blowing up good things. You're fixing and straightening things, keeping trucks on the road, helping people and things get to where they need to be.
Like that whistle diesel kidaroo? What a joke of a channel he was or still is. His ego and napoleon syndrome rule his life and he is really sensitive 😂
I hate mack trunion jobs. Ive done several in the past decade, im 35 now. With that being said i really enjoyed this video, probably bc im not the one doing the work. At my old shop i never had a forklift. I had the amazing napa jack. Trunions, differentials, and all sorts of other things never stood a chance against the amazing napa jack. I did alk kinds of sketchy things with that old floor jack. Thanks for the video.
That is a lot of heavy work. Lots of respect. Without guys like you transportation and other heavy industry would fail. These need to be shown in schools so kids get a dose of reality of what make any country in the world work properly. Very entertaining also.
I'm an engineer, about 30 years into my career, and I can tell you, most people have no idea how much work,how much time and effort go into making the modern world go. This is another example of that, tto many people take things like this for granted.
I tell you I love watching a person work that knows what they're doing not only what they're doing but the the little tricks and tips that make each particular job go that much smoother. It comes from years of Hands-On training and learning from good instructors. People in this line of work need to pay attention, those that are learning and those that have done it for a long time. You're never too old to learn a new trick.
I have done those miserable things by myself. If it wasn't one of the mains, I'd split pack down and replace whatever one was broke. If it was the whole pack I did I'd put mains in with center bolt only. Replace the bushings and caps. Then I'd build the pack on truck. Reason I did it that way, was the bay I had to work in you couldn't get forklift to. Hated them things. Understand why the company used Mack trucks. Cement mixers get beat up, R and DM models can take a pounding.
Certainly glad those days are past for me. Not as bad as a walking beam bushing job. Seems like every Mack I did had six spoke wheels. And the 18 inch cast shoe brakes. But still a young man's sport. Fantastic job.
I have mentioned this several times in the past and that is I have so much respect for you doing alot of the things that I do as well but them goddam Mack camel back suspension. I have only done a couple of them in my 30 plus years and I'm good. 2 is more than enough for this fella. I can't believe that I wasn't subbed today and that's a real piss off because I was certain that I do. My tech skills suck so I'm not at all surprised. Ty for the content 👍🇨🇦🔧
As a Self-Made Mechanic I love working on all my vehicles and watching you Sir, I can tell you love what you do. As an Owner Operator, I thank you for all you do with these trucks! I enjoy watching work done well and you Sir, do just that and Bob, well he is the one that keeps us laughing... HOOAH!!!
Howdyyawl from the land down under. Heavy mainteance is something that not everyone can do. If it wasn't for peolpe like you, trasnsport industry would stop. You do a fantastic job. Like your videos. Keeping it real 😊
Sees Snap-On truck, buys ramen. 🤣 Also, "You don't wanna put it in dry." True words, brotha! 👌 I used to rebuild fuel injection equipment and turbos for EMD locomotive motors. Something about taking heavy iron and making it work is so rewarding. Your are doing good work, man. 🤙
Another great video. Love the knowledge from years of applied practice. Your customer base speaks volumes more than the children who comment on your work. Can't wait for another video.
It's fun to watch a knowledgable, experienced technician workin' in their wheelhouse (specialty). You make it look easy, even though I know it's not easy. The "Bob" hand is a catchy & funny gag too. I learned several points today about the function & design of Mack camelback tandem axle suspension. Thanks! I only worked on single axle school bus suspensions, brakes, engines, etc. Cheers! Paul from S. Central Tx.
another story stated that mack camels are not adjustable . 10QK46 offset pads will allow adjustment . I know - rebuild everything check housings etc . Still sometimes still not parallel or square . Not a huge deal on construction trucks but some of these end up in mostly highway use where it becomes a problem mostly showing up on steer tires . These are not easy to put in and can be confusing on the orientation . Just sayin' .
amazing content just got away from small cars and light duty truck. trade that up for semi, semi trailers, and light duty trucks. you show content that you'll see in the field
Love the channel. I’m a former auto mechanic who still loves and appreciates suspension and steering/ alignment work. Really is a dying art, especially frame/axle bending, glad to see you keep it alive 👍 I trained on auto and truck repair as well at UNOH 40 years ago. 4 years as Mr Goodwrench then got into industrial maintenance instead as it paid much better and great benefits. Sure used my mechanics training there though . Retired now but still love to wrench. Keep up the good work !!!!
I have used newspaper to gather up grease and to put the parts on and then fold up to keep any dirt from getting on them . When job is throughout or burn for heat in wood stove. When cutting U bolts or center bolt on springs , Always be behind the longest leafs and have you foot against it , because if center bolt is broken or being cut that spring pack will explode throwing the smaller spring leafs many feet and you do not want to get hit with them or have them hit the torch . I have cut many center bolts from the longest leafs side and had spring packs throw shorter leafs 3 feet .
When I was an apprentice, the company I first worked for used to keep springs that were no good to use them for building up teeth on their excavator buckets as they loaded garbage into their trucks and the teeth wore out seriously fast. The used springs were great protection when welded around the bases of excavator buckets and onto worn out teeth...
First time i have watched one of your long format videos. You are a badass mfer and its clear you know exactly what your doin. Do you ever get scared working under big trucks like that ?
Love your stuff brother. I am the "Welder/fabricator" at the shop im currently working for. But somehow find myself being "that guy" when it comes to complicated situations like electrical issues, major mechanical things, and stuff like this. That all the "mechanics" are afraid to tackle.. Keep doing what ya do man. Love drinking a beer watching someone else do what i have to.
That there ring with holes you put a screw into before tightening the bolt on the threaded C has a great history of carnage going all the way back to the single-expansion steam era.
always good to see a mechanic doing his thing and not bitching and crying about work.wish the mechanics at my hub were like you. keep up the awesome job your doing .Love the videos.
Love this stuff!. I work on passenger vehicles. Much easier. Do u think you work really hard? Or just love what your doing? I can't figure it out. You make it look easy. Thank you Devin
Thanks for sharing this. I drive a Mack CL700 dump truck for a small gravel pit. It has the Camelback suspension and it's all kinds of wore out in that center trunnion. Sadly they can't afford to buy a bunch of new parts, but they do have another set out in the yard. Hopefully it can get swapped out this winter while our operation is down for the season. But as a driver, I appreciate knowing how my equipment actually works and goes together. Heck, they might ask me to help mechanic on it in the Spring.
THANKS BRANDON FOR THIS GREAT STEP BY STEP VIDEO OF THIS MACK CAMEL BACK SUSPENSION REPLACEMENT KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING I AM LEARNING A AT AS A ROOKIE JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
I cut my teeth working on road tractors. My daddy owned a trucking company for 35 years and ran 11 trucks. If you use your head and not tour back they aren't to bad to work on. Just dirty
Just found your channel and see you're in Houston. I'm not far from you. I do quite a bit of suspension work but you can keep the Mack stuff! Great content, I even learned a few things.
I have chain falls to pick up the whole truck at my shop and work in a pit It makes it so much easier to work on . Respect for the ones who work on the ground on these. Love working on Mack’s I mastered them , can do a shaft, springs,saddles, end boxes/rubbers in about a day. Donovan’s
Former truck driver, current factory worker that farms on the side. Watching this 9 months late but had to check to make sure I was subscribed for the snap on giveaway. More to the point, I always thought the camel back was the greatest suspension ever designed for off-road application. It keeps the weight balanced on both axles for traction. I had a R688 that could keep going in mud that would stop Hendrickson trucks in a heartbeat. Only thing better was another farmer that had an old army truck. That thing would go anywhere as long as he wasn't broke down.
👏👏👏👏👏 " You should be buying and reselling trucks as well " You Know their faults , You Know how they should be fixed ( the standard they need to be fixed to . ) " video all work done " " as it happens "
Is there any reason why you don't apply a 'little' heat to the area you are looking to bend back? I don't mean make it glow red hot, as I assume the metal would lose some permanent strength but I thought moderate heat would be ok and assist in relieving the crash induced stresses
At least I know how to do something I will never need to do in my life Lol. I like to watch cause it reminds me of my good friend who did this type of work hanging out at his shop RIP Surge miss you buddy
Sometimes I drive our 10 wheeler dump trk,its got Camelback suspension, ruff ride empty but loaded I love it . Why because with bag suspension they lean.
I've been a mechanic for a long time but just into working on a few big rigs.. your videos are great to watch and gives me some insight to trucks I haven't messed with yet
Thanks for your video looks like a concrete pump truck. I had a mechanic replace one side that was bad on my truck now the truck is a bit higher in the new side is their anything I can do besides installing another set in the other side?
Other TH-camrs are out there wrecking, smashing and blowing up good things. You're fixing and straightening things, keeping trucks on the road, helping people and things get to where they need to be.
To be fair, there are tons of channels that take old stuff and make it new again, even if they just turn it into toys. Low buck garage, fab rats, etc.
@@Joe-hz1nw He didn't say Devin is the only one, just showing respect!
Like that whistle diesel kidaroo? What a joke of a channel he was or still is. His ego and napoleon syndrome rule his life and he is really sensitive 😂
@DB-jd9ht why you mad at whistling diesel? Is it cause he fucked your mom?😂😂😂
The muthafuc*in Bob Ross of semi's 🤣. Your killing it bud!!!
I hate mack trunion jobs. Ive done several in the past decade, im 35 now. With that being said i really enjoyed this video, probably bc im not the one doing the work. At my old shop i never had a forklift. I had the amazing napa jack. Trunions, differentials, and all sorts of other things never stood a chance against the amazing napa jack. I did alk kinds of sketchy things with that old floor jack. Thanks for the video.
We all know its not painting. Your a “corrosion prevention specialist”
That is a lot of heavy work. Lots of respect. Without guys like you transportation and other heavy industry would fail. These need to be shown in schools so kids get a dose of reality of what make any country in the world work properly. Very entertaining also.
All subscribers make sure your still subscribed....TH-cam and it's ad BS
I'm an engineer, about 30 years into my career, and I can tell you, most people have no idea how much work,how much time and effort go into making the modern world go. This is another example of that, tto many people take things like this for granted.
Why didnt you make things easier for us jack ass
Said with love
Well said Devin is the man.
I tell you I love watching a person work that knows what they're doing not only what they're doing but the the little tricks and tips that make each particular job go that much smoother. It comes from years of Hands-On training and learning from good instructors. People in this line of work need to pay attention, those that are learning and those that have done it for a long time. You're never too old to learn a new trick.
I have done those miserable things by myself. If it wasn't one of the mains, I'd split pack down and replace whatever one was broke. If it was the whole pack I did I'd put mains in with center bolt only. Replace the bushings and caps. Then I'd build the pack on truck. Reason I did it that way, was the bay I had to work in you couldn't get forklift to. Hated them things. Understand why the company used Mack trucks. Cement mixers get beat up, R and DM models can take a pounding.
Certainly glad those days are past for me. Not as bad as a walking beam bushing job. Seems like every Mack I did had six spoke wheels. And the 18 inch cast shoe brakes. But still a young man's sport. Fantastic job.
Can't wait for you too hit too 100k 🎉🎉🎉
Do not reuse the bolts on the insulator pad housing. Trust me.
He didn’t.
I have mentioned this several times in the past and that is I have so much respect for you doing alot of the things that I do as well but them goddam Mack camel back suspension. I have only done a couple of them in my 30 plus years and I'm good. 2 is more than enough for this fella. I can't believe that I wasn't subbed today and that's a real piss off because I was certain that I do. My tech skills suck so I'm not at all surprised. Ty for the content 👍🇨🇦🔧
God I hated laying on my back with a torque multiplier and a torque wrench. For a supposed indestructible suspension, I've seen my share that weren't
How about saving some decent springs to make a BAD ASS BALLISTA. They're the Roman weapons that look like Paul Bunyan's crossbow.
As a Self-Made Mechanic I love working on all my vehicles and watching you Sir, I can tell you love what you do. As an Owner Operator, I thank you for all you do with these trucks! I enjoy watching work done well and you Sir, do just that and Bob, well he is the one that keeps us laughing... HOOAH!!!
Howdyyawl from the land down under. Heavy mainteance is something that not everyone can do. If it wasn't for peolpe like you, trasnsport industry would stop. You do a fantastic job. Like your videos. Keeping it real 😊
I bet Bob's finger is stanky sometimes
Sees Snap-On truck, buys ramen. 🤣 Also, "You don't wanna put it in dry." True words, brotha! 👌 I used to rebuild fuel injection equipment and turbos for EMD locomotive motors. Something about taking heavy iron and making it work is so rewarding. Your are doing good work, man. 🤙
Great job.. I sure hope you charge enough.. Most people don't appreciate good technicians..
Another great video. Love the knowledge from years of applied practice. Your customer base speaks volumes more than the children who comment on your work. Can't wait for another video.
The Giveaway Will Be Awesome Devin & Bob 😀😊😎
It's fun to watch a knowledgable, experienced technician workin' in their wheelhouse (specialty). You make it look easy, even though I know it's not easy. The "Bob" hand is a catchy & funny gag too. I learned several points today about the function & design of Mack camelback tandem axle suspension. Thanks! I only worked on single axle school bus suspensions, brakes, engines, etc. Cheers! Paul from S. Central Tx.
This was great I appreciate the long videos. I know they take a lot of time to make but they are a nice treat
another story stated that mack camels are not adjustable . 10QK46 offset pads will allow adjustment . I know - rebuild everything check housings etc . Still sometimes still not parallel or square . Not a huge deal on construction trucks but some of these end up in mostly highway use where it becomes a problem mostly showing up on steer tires . These are not easy to put in and can be confusing on the orientation . Just sayin' .
Those trunnions and camelbacks are so much more fun when they’re on a salt shaker.
Do you love snap on when you get the bill? Btw I have worn out a few trunions
amazing content just got away from small cars and light duty truck. trade that up for semi, semi trailers, and light duty trucks. you show content that you'll see in the field
Support his longer form videos. Im no mechanic but i enjoy these videos.
Everybody loves Bob
He scared me today with the lube. I had flashbacks to the doctor's office and clenched up a little.
Love the channel. I’m a former auto mechanic who still loves and appreciates suspension and steering/ alignment work. Really is a dying art, especially frame/axle bending, glad to see you keep it alive 👍 I trained on auto and truck repair as well at UNOH 40 years ago. 4 years as Mr Goodwrench then got into industrial maintenance instead as it paid much better and great benefits. Sure used my mechanics training there though . Retired now but still love to wrench. Keep up the good work !!!!
Macks are the best 👌
I'm not a mechanic but I enjoy watching mastery at work.
You work smart. Most men don’t think about what there doing because of the RUSH! Cool brother
20 yrs of doing shit like this and I still find myself watching your videos 😆😆 hell yeah dude
Office Depot has them. Learning Resources Telescoping Hand Pointers,
I have used newspaper to gather up grease and to put the parts on and then fold up to keep any dirt from getting on them .
When job is throughout or burn for heat in wood stove.
When cutting U bolts or center bolt on springs , Always be behind the longest leafs and have you foot against it , because if center bolt is broken or being cut that spring pack will explode throwing the smaller spring leafs many feet and you do not want to get hit with them or have them hit the torch .
I have cut many center bolts from the longest leafs side and had spring packs throw shorter leafs 3 feet .
I was Sooo scared for Bob an you when I saw the Rape Van come slithering into the background....hopefully ya made it out okay. 🤞
When I was an apprentice, the company I first worked for used to keep springs that were no good to use them for building up teeth on their excavator buckets as they loaded garbage into their trucks and the teeth wore out seriously fast. The used springs were great protection when welded around the bases of excavator buckets and onto worn out teeth...
Great job. Not alot out there showing Camelback work.
I could watch you fix shit all day,,,you are a genuine BAD ASS,,,lets drink some beer,,,I think that would be a hoot !
Man I miss working on truck, I did many axle swaps on old fruehauf tanker trailers hauling dirty ol restaurant grease
Absolutely love the longer videos . Especially a beginning to end repair video. More videos like these would be priceless
Love the way you explain what your doing!
You are a natural teacher!!
Dude has masterd them big rigs 🤙
Not having to explain why I needed this video today. My brother thank you so much, rough day but this makes it so much better
You made it look easy
First time i have watched one of your long format videos. You are a badass mfer and its clear you know exactly what your doin.
Do you ever get scared working under big trucks like that ?
I wish my mechanics were as good as you or at least had your good attitude. 🏆
Great video! Thank you for posting the full length, this time! Keep em coming!
Good video, I like how Bob is a good "hand" to have around. 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much for the video. Always wondered how it was done. I hate snap on.
Good old 39m schwing with a 25/25-5 pump kit
This channel is CRAZY kewl. You do incredible work. The forklift move was TIGHT!!!
28meter concrete pump? I drive a 36 meter 2015
Love your stuff brother. I am the "Welder/fabricator" at the shop im currently working for. But somehow find myself being "that guy" when it comes to complicated situations like electrical issues, major mechanical things, and stuff like this. That all the "mechanics" are afraid to tackle.. Keep doing what ya do man. Love drinking a beer watching someone else do what i have to.
Love Bob Pointin out the greasing on the Camel Back!!!!!!!!!!
I'll tell you the best sealant in the world.....international GRAY DEATH...I call it....nice work that's some real man shit.....
That camelback suspension is more complex than I would have imagined. Looking forward to seeing more vids on other types.
2 days of my life compressed to 19 mins...one day I'll grow up, get a Bob, and be half as good as ypu lol
Bob is on Amazon
That there ring with holes you put a screw into before tightening the bolt on the threaded C has a great history of carnage going all the way back to the single-expansion steam era.
Great vid. The Bob Fingers are big with Japanese and Korean novelty. Probably could find them at clown equipment stores also.
Awesome to see you working on a schwing 39m concrete pump
It’s nice when you have a concrete pump with out riggers to lift it up no need for jacks nice
always good to see a mechanic doing his thing and not bitching and crying about work.wish the mechanics at my hub were like you. keep up the awesome job your doing .Love the videos.
Hey Bend .. love your work .. Man you could make Elton John straight....
I like working on the camel toe 😅
This is experience speaking right there. "Bob" is one heck of a forklift driver, just sayin. LOL
Thank you for sharing, cheers :)
I love this channel and how you make something difficult less complicated.
Takes me back.
I had a 2-1/2 ton military 6x
Water Truck. 1986 or so.😊
You sir are a master. You make it look so easy and the way you explain things it’s easy to watch and understand. Great job love all your videos
you ever put offset pads in them macks ?
Awesome video. I deal with these suspensions daily. I definitely learned some new techniques on working on them.
Love this stuff!. I work on passenger vehicles. Much easier. Do u think you work really hard? Or just love what your doing? I can't figure it out. You make it look easy. Thank you Devin
They should have washed it for you
Hey! I found bob fingers at Staples about 3 weeks ago. You might be able to source another there.
If you can break the camel back springs, you really messed things up!
I just searched "rubber pointer finger" and looks like the exact Bob replacement comes up for purchase.
Thanks for sharing this. I drive a Mack CL700 dump truck for a small gravel pit. It has the Camelback suspension and it's all kinds of wore out in that center trunnion. Sadly they can't afford to buy a bunch of new parts, but they do have another set out in the yard. Hopefully it can get swapped out this winter while our operation is down for the season. But as a driver, I appreciate knowing how my equipment actually works and goes together. Heck, they might ask me to help mechanic on it in the Spring.
THANKS BRANDON FOR THIS GREAT STEP BY STEP VIDEO OF THIS MACK CAMEL BACK SUSPENSION REPLACEMENT KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING I AM LEARNING A AT AS A ROOKIE JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
I cut my teeth working on road tractors. My daddy owned a trucking company for 35 years and ran 11 trucks. If you use your head and not tour back they aren't to bad to work on. Just dirty
Just found your channel and see you're in Houston. I'm not far from you. I do quite a bit of suspension work but you can keep the Mack stuff! Great content, I even learned a few things.
I have chain falls to pick up the whole truck at my shop and work in a pit It makes it so much easier to work on . Respect for the ones who work on the ground on these.
Love working on Mack’s I mastered them , can do a shaft, springs,saddles, end boxes/rubbers in about a day. Donovan’s
Former truck driver, current factory worker that farms on the side. Watching this 9 months late but had to check to make sure I was subscribed for the snap on giveaway. More to the point, I always thought the camel back was the greatest suspension ever designed for off-road application. It keeps the weight balanced on both axles for traction. I had a R688 that could keep going in mud that would stop Hendrickson trucks in a heartbeat. Only thing better was another farmer that had an old army truck. That thing would go anywhere as long as he wasn't broke down.
Sarah N Tune Has a One of the those pointer hands
👏👏👏👏👏
" You should be buying and reselling trucks as well "
You Know their faults , You Know how they should be fixed ( the standard they need to be fixed to . )
" video all work done " " as it happens "
Is there any reason why you don't apply a 'little' heat to the area you are looking to bend back?
I don't mean make it glow red hot, as I assume the metal would lose some permanent strength but I thought moderate heat would be ok and assist in relieving the crash induced stresses
Always wondered about the Camelback, now I know. Great video, thanks.
They say a poor craftsman blames his tools. For me it’s a lack of tools that I blame.
Excellent job my American Brother,, thank you 🇦🇺🇺🇸
At least I know how to do something I will never need to do in my life Lol. I like to watch cause it reminds me of my good friend who did this type of work hanging out at his shop RIP Surge miss you buddy
How I may contact you?
Hey man where’s your merch store link? I need a Bob finger!!!
You and Bob are worth every penny you make 👍👍🇺🇸
A Citroen 2CV has the hydropneumatic version of camelback leaf springs, I think. It rides amazingly smooth...
Sometimes I drive our 10 wheeler dump trk,its got Camelback suspension, ruff ride empty but loaded I love it . Why because with bag suspension they lean.
I've been a mechanic for a long time but just into working on a few big rigs.. your videos are great to watch and gives me some insight to trucks I haven't messed with yet
I remember walmart used to sell Bob's years ago back in their party novelties section. Or now maybe a novelties store. Good luck.
Thanks for your video looks like a concrete pump truck.
I had a mechanic replace one side that was bad on my truck now the truck is a bit higher in the new side is their anything I can do besides installing another set in the other side?