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Dannny B · 06-22-2017, 11:01 PM

After so many years a spring pack just turns solid. That's why Chrysler tried to run mono-leafs. Most of the newer trucks try to run mono-leaf with air bags. The old Rolls Royce had lubricated springs wrapped in leather enclosures. A lot of packs have little slippers of nylon. All of this is done to reduce inter-leaf friction. I'll probably take out 1/2 the leaves, starting at the shortest.
I have air bags on my wood-gas truck.

A company I know bought Macks for front-loader trash service. The drivers refuse to drive them because it causes so much back pain.

06-22-2017, 11:01 PM	#33
Dannny B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Van Nuys, California Posts: 186	Re: NAPCO C-50 Chevy restoration After so many years a spring pack just turns solid. That's why Chrysler tried to run mono-leafs. Most of the newer trucks try to run mono-leaf with air bags. The old Rolls Royce had lubricated springs wrapped in leather enclosures. A lot of packs have little slippers of nylon. All of this is done to reduce inter-leaf friction. I'll probably take out 1/2 the leaves, starting at the shortest. I have air bags on my wood-gas truck. A company I know bought Macks for front-loader trash service. The drivers refuse to drive them because it causes so much back pain.