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kenny_strong · 05-12-2009, 08:18 PM

It was about 2 years ago I was driving a 1995 Mack CH613 with a 30 foot rollback heading for the Chesapeake bay bridge about 4AM (only 2 exits from it). I was fully loaded (about 65,000 pounds) and trying to get done early and start the weekend. I was doin about 65 and heard something hit the front fenderwell, no big deal, must have been somethin in the road, then it happened again. After the 3rd time of something making a noise I decieded to pull over and check the truck when I relized no steering. I was able to get it slowed down and into an exxon station when I found 1 U bolt and all the shims GONE that hold the front axle to the leaf springs. Needless to say I told the mechanic to replace ALL of the bolts in the front suspension.

05-12-2009, 08:18 PM	#33
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: anyone have something fall off their truck while driving? It was about 2 years ago I was driving a 1995 Mack CH613 with a 30 foot rollback heading for the Chesapeake bay bridge about 4AM (only 2 exits from it). I was fully loaded (about 65,000 pounds) and trying to get done early and start the weekend. I was doin about 65 and heard something hit the front fenderwell, no big deal, must have been somethin in the road, then it happened again. After the 3rd time of something making a noise I decieded to pull over and check the truck when I relized no steering. I was able to get it slowed down and into an exxon station when I found 1 U bolt and all the shims GONE that hold the front axle to the leaf springs. Needless to say I told the mechanic to replace ALL of the bolts in the front suspension.