Hello all. I'm in a pickle with my 1988 Peterbilt 379 dump truck with a CAT 3306b diesel engine. I want to replace The rear suspension bushings. I've searched a bit for parts and the issue is that most of these trucks came with low air suspension or other air type rear suspension. The truck I have does not have any type air suspension. I'm having trouble identifying it. Any ideas as to what suspension it has? I can supply whatever info needed. Thanks in advance.
Post a photo, possibly PacCar spring or Hendrickson.
Here are some pics of suspension . I can get more.
Where?
I down load into a PC file of photos, To post I click on {attach files} find the photo then click {open}.
I'm trying again
Nope, still not uploading.
Hmm.
I notice if I try and upload a photo it is often too large, could that be your issue? (note: my phone is fairly old iphone12) so not huge files. What I do is screenshot, then crop....that usually works.
I think my phone has a personality disorder with attachments and the forum. I figured out this truck has the 4 spring tandem rear suspension. I want to replace the bushings if I can find a source for parts.
Just call Kenworth dealer with year made and last six digits of vin number. To know exactly what you have. There are lots of aftermarket available.
If you take pictures and the vin to any competent truck parts place, they should be able to identify the suspension and get you bushings. There is a chance that the vin won't get the right suspension, the truck could have been air ride and converted to 4 spring when it became a dump truck. Here's some pics of some 4 spring suspensions, let us know if any of these are close. First picture is a reyco 4 spring. Second is a Hendrickson 4 spring Last two are Pete 4 spring
Glad you posted all that, I'm tired of it.