Did I do that? Broken leaf spring on my Kenworth SturdyWeld Dump Truck Pup Trailer.

Long days, heavy loads and the truck being loaded 24 hours a day is very hard on the springs on the front of my pup trailer. Lucky for me, I know a guy who doesn’t mind going into work late to get my truck back on the road in a few hours.
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[@charlesferebee263]

I would have replaced both springs on that axle. Changed alot of springs in 45years. As easy as it was to get to those springs. I would have just replaced both. A big thing is too retighten the U-bolts in a couple of days. Stay Safe. 🇺🇸👍

[@nikostosniklaas7500]

Yep you're 100% correct. I worked for years on the mines in my area and that's what we were taught during apprentice years to always change both leaf-blades, bearings, shocks etc at the same time on same axle.

[@tedgerstenslager2949]

Maybe enlighten me on why nuts are installed dry on something that needs to have a substantial amount of torque to function as it should. Nuts are having to overcome the friction of the threads and the mating surface of the nuts to achieve proper torque, and dry it just cant happen. How much is lost is anybody's guess but there is a loss. Some never sleeze or moly grease or ep3 would help.

[@CoolD32]

Good Catch. You showed why people do pre trip inspections.👍

[@basshunter428]

My experience with leaf springs is that if they were all installed at the same time and one fails, the others probably aren't far behind. Just from past experience. Good thing you have a dedicated mechanic! 😆👍

[@gekkedirkie]

Now one and back on the road. The others when its maintainance time

[@marcelw223]

Yup agree, now " one of these springs are stronger than the other ". The cost of replacing the other one at the same time is way cheaper than another day down.

[@georgelehl3461]

Best to change both at the same time

[@davidfleishman2275]

Buy an extra spring and u bolts,put them in the shop.

[@chrisgraff1979]

Best rule is to change all of them or at lest the other side till you have time to change the rest of them.

[@steveenter553]

Jealous how he “fits” between the tires. Some of us would never fit

[@dwightwilson1764]

I did when I was his age, many moons ago….

[@dougtilley5977]

LMAO

[@TheGor54]

Watching that guy use that torch was pure torture.

[@codestools1528]

I was just thinking the same thing and was like have too see if anyone else noticed

[@garnettfarms7540]

How many dump trucks or trailers do you own?

[@ronniehooperjr1]

"That guy" is her husband Bobby.

[@richardclay7574]

@@garnettfarms7540 are you the farm in southwest Kentucky

[@terryanderson4366]

Many people are far too quick to use torch. Torque amplifier needed in tool inventory.

[@stevepeat1719]

If it's necessary to cut the ends of the U-bolts off why not use a cutting disk on an angle grinder? Less hazardous on several counts.

[@harvey604journeyman8]

No brainer easy thumbs up for me always enjoy watching DYI repairs of you and Bobby, making it real and keeping the wheels turning, if they aren't turning you aren't earning!

[@terryperrott8567]

Good catch, I run end dump & after I dump every load I do a walk around doing a visual & kicking / thumping the tires. From my past experience I found tire going - getting flat .

[@mikemuniak4711]

Turn the juice up on them tourches and cut fast ain't nothing under there u going to hurt lol,and you need a sled or carpet to lay on on them stones ,when you get older you be sorry

[@canvids1]

OOOOuch!! that poor man laying on crushed rock to do that job !!! Please at least give him a sheet of plywood or at least some cardboard to work on yikes.

[@stanlamborn6796]

Bobby for the save 👍🏻👍🏻 Battery Wrenching is making mechanicing a little bit easier. Keep On Truckin

[@chiefvilla3167]

Why didn't you take the wheel off. Instead of kept going around it they're taking a tire off.🤙🏾🤘🏾💪🏽🙏🏽🙋🏽‍♂️😊😎.

[@reefready9284]

Like has been mentioned it's good to change both sides, as well I would have changed to the multi pak (more leafs just thinner } and you wouldn't`t have as high a chance of a main leaf braking and parking you. A little heavier but better imho. Springs are cheap so when they go at least it's not a month wrecker. One thing about the 3 packs, when they break there's more of a chance it goes flying and that can be a month wrecker.

[@garnettfarms7540]

Dauminique, you have an excellent channel with great content. You show the real aspects of the business and what we actually do. We appreciate it! Keep up the great work.

[@chuckmvs]

👍Always use new hardware, 👍

[@dougtilley5977]

Damn it would be hard on the body lying on those stones, I would have used an Angle Grinder to cut those excess threads off .

[@jeffConrad-z6y]

Dauminique the. Track dump great. Job. Come. Mouse 🐭. K. , Jeff. 😊😊🐭🐭🧑👱‍♂️😊

[@JohnSmith-wz3mc]

Is the torch adjusted right

[@nathanmeece9794]

Why is he cutting off ends of u bolt? Doesn't he have longer sockets ?

[@stevenharris2502]

It’s better you finding it than DOT finding it saved a lot of money Dominique stay safe with your travels love ya ✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸💖💖🙏

[@gerryhartung736]

You can't stay clean and work on trucks. I set up mobile homes for yrs. Rainy weather, put on rain gear, fall in mud, then I won't be a Prima Donna all day. I would tell others get dirty first!

[@CapedCrusader1986]

Good job on checking your equipment. I've caught 2 broken leave springs since I've been driving truck had one on a van and a milk tanker.

[@ronlaroque1283]

First you need a pair of glasses five times normal sunglasses you vacs makes them you need more heat and less oxygen for cutting you need to watch when the metal gets mold and you can't see it if you can't see it

[@dodgerblue7381]

As someone who has done more heavy truck springs than I can count I have no intention to be critical but some suggestions. 1.Laying on that rock while working is going to catch up with you in about 15 years. 2. I have used torches and cut off tools to cut U bolts. I prefer cut off wheels because you can usually control the grindings with the guard. A piece of hot slag on your neck or in your shirt hurts. 3.Both side spring stacks should be changed 4.I don't know if there is a torque setting on your impact, if not a torque stick should be used 5.Should be retorqued after 100 or so 6. When doing PM you can check u bolt torque by "sounding" the u bolts with a small hammer. If either or both sides ring it is torqued. Dull thud on both sides means that it may need retorqued. I can honestly say since retirement, I don't miss it. Take Care

[@psg6314]

Great video and great job with your trailer springs keep up the good work God bless from GA

[@haloreaper1000]

Old equipment. Shit happens. Save up for replacement sets and have pice of mind for a year or 2. Also. Inventory every part you repair so you have the part number saved on a spreadsheet

[@schoonymopar]

help me understand why he cut off the new u-bolts.

[@mrschuyler]

socket wasn't deep enough

[@Handygrandad]

he wanted a longer video

[@jaimefish173]

@@mrschuyler I was also think about the socket and I was actually thinking that you don't want something sticking out that far to get hooked on a object.

[@davidmorse8432]

It is usually a good practice to replace used "U-bolts" with new ones because the bolt material will develop a set after the first use and lose some of its elasticity. That process is called, "work hardening". It is intended when torquing down a "U-bolt", to stretch it so that it will keep everything tight during it's service life. To accomplish this it needs to be stressed to near it's yield point. If you reuse one it may not be able to be stretched enough during torquing so the nuts may work loose over time. Torque is critical for proper installation of "U-bolts" but often ignored due to the lack of proper torquing equipment. A reputable suspension shop would have this equipment available. Some of these bolts may take as much as 1900 ft. Lbs of torque to tighten. After a few work cycles it is good to go back and recheck the torque on the "U-bolt" nuts. Many times spring failure can be the result of improper "U-bolt" torque or the reuse of them because the spring stack doesn't act as a unit so one leaf may be working harder than the others. Usually its one of the longer leafs in the stack.

[@schoonymopar]

@@mrschuyler guess I'm old school still use hand wrenches

[@truckerwayne]

Must be nice to have your own technician.

[@donaldnielsen6677]

You couldn’t get him something to lay on 😮

[@tossedsalad5532]

There is always continual repairs and learning. Build a parts list for your own truck now that you know where that number is located. You write it down and make your own build sheet for parts and then when you find other numbers write them down when you don't need them but then have them when it's muddy raining or cold. Maintance Tip Idea

[@clydeacor1911]

I have a notebook for each piece of equipment that I own and put the part and number along with the date of repair for future records but mostly for part number references.

[@kingw2493]

now that you know what it takes I would get 2 site of the Springs so you will have a spare

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job Bobby taking the old leaf spring out and putting the new one in

[@sailor6380]

Good Mechanic and Bass Hunter said the other leaf spring not far behind change one change both

[@jboy7339]

Guy in Nashville TN builds springs. You drop off the old and he builds a new one by looking at the old. He’s good!

[@espeescotty]

I'm wondering if maybe removing the tire nearest the cutting torch wouldn't be such a bad idea before torching. I mean, if one of those red-hot u-bolt tips should happen to fall against the sidewall of the tire while you're concentrating on cutting the others. I think we've all seen videos of what happens when a truck tire blows near unexpecting people. I wouldn't want to see that here. Just my 2-cents after watching.

[@Bendigo1]

Was thinking the same thing. Plus it would be easier to reach. 🤷‍♂️

[@espeescotty]

@@Bendigo1 Or at least use a catch bucket.

[@robertdeltiempo4411]

Word of caution 55 years of one breaks replace both on that axle and but the other 6 they’re not far behind! Best of luck

[@redbone1015]

and bobbu need to charge you for a trade steak lunch and and charge you 150 dollars a hour lol

[@natedawg901]

ok this might be a dumb question, but being new to dump truck driving and wrenching my on my own truck i dont know all the industry tips and tricks. why did Bobby torch the u-bolts instead of using a deeper socket or recip saw. wont that make them more difficult next time?

[@chrisgraff1979]

If you just cutting the old ones off then it doesn't matter on the threaded end. But if you don't want to spend money on new u bolts then you would want a clean cut or get a longer socket.

[@rickharless8779]

It also keep them from getting snagged on things especially your back when you need to get under it for service or repair

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Dauminique and Bobby

[@augustinboyd9626]

SAFETY CHECKS EVERY TIME IS A GREAT IDEA. FIRE ENGINES AND AMBULANCES AND SCHOOL BUSES ARE ALL I DO BEING A FF/MEDIC AND SCHOOL BUS DRIVER. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB AND VIDEOS DEAR,TELL HUBBY TO GREAT JOB KEEPING THE RUBBER ON THE GROUND

[@russellbowman8051]

Hope all is well haven't heard anything in a while!! Keep Smiling On!! 😀👍👊

[@mitchchandler8243]

I can't believe they can't look it up by the Vin number!

[@rdyardie]

I am a retired Science Dept. Head from a high school. I was reading what kids have put down for answers. One was: How would you make a marriage work? . . . Tell your wife she looks pretty even if she looks like a dump truck. . . . This does NOT apply to you but your name crossed my thoughts because of your truck. Your drive it well. I think you drive it as good or better than most that I have observed. You slice through the gears like butter. . . . no kidding. Of course you realize that your looks are perfectly fine. Your husband will likely get a kick from the child who answered the question the way that he did. Have a great day. 😊

[@SilasLives1]

He should make his own KZbin videos. I actually like watching him make the repairs. Knows what he is doing it appears.

[@JJKHaywood]

This style of spring typically on trailers and some truck axles break when bouncing over a rail track or speed bump when the truck or trailer is empty. Spring fatigue eventually leads to this happening. The shock of the bounce snaps them in one failed swoop. Those springs are usually a quick change and back on the road. Replacing the U-bolts is a must.

[@dianefish7773]

Hutch 35x means 3-leaf spring, 354=high arch, 355=medium arch, 356=low arch.

[@spoonfind583]

Ouch, laying on those rocks. Get some refrigerator cardboard boxes to lay on. They work great and it is much easier to move around.

[@alkennedy1124]

You could use a brush on a portable drill and brush off all of the dirty surface yes good good tape measure is the best way nice 👍 BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace amen amen 🙏

[@gerryhartung736]

That littlest boy is sure growing.......has he learned how to shift yet? Kudos to you and Bobby.

[@bradchandler6967]

NOTHING YOU DID !!!!! Ok, so we hear the term "Woman's Intuition" ?Well, you were BORN to be a truck owner/driver !!! I've known many GUYS, myself included, that might not have gone looking for trouble mid-day unless there was a weird feeling in the truck or something. Leaf springs just break over time, that's what they do. Quick question for Bobby though---- it appears that he's using either propane or MAP gas in his torch. By the looks of the flame and the length of time it's taking to heat before cutting, he may be using a 1 piece acytelene tip instead of the 2 piece propane kind ? I'm probably wrong, but that's the way it looked. I'm 73 and been doing this shit for a long time, so trying to help, not criticize ☺. You're lucky to have the team you have, both of you !!

[@rodgercottrill3342]

Trucks break an owners pay life of owning a truck

[@clydeacor1911]

There is really no worse suspension to have on a construction trailer than Hutch spring! It's OK for highway but definitely nothing but issues on construction trailers between the springs and equalizers they're nothing but problems down the road. The manufacturers use them because they're cheap, before the pandemic we were buying the complete spring pack for $89 they're probably double that now. Best suspension for construction is a NewWay single point spring suspension for a set of tandems and if you have a multiple axle configuration like this you do a single point spring on the center 2 axles and then do an air ride lift axle in front and behind those 2 axles. For everyone saying to change all the other springs there's seriously no need unless the spring wear points or equalizers are worn out. This style of spring can last 30 years before it breaks or it can break in days it's just how this spring is. If you replace everything that (might) break all you will be doing is replacing parts and not running the truck.

[@kingsley2565]

Been There, Done That Sweetheart. In the shop and on the job site. Thanks for the Memories Daum

[@samschneider9524]

I'm thinking one of these days he's going to have to film you fixing something and I'm not talking about dinner either

[@snomofilms]

Thought for a minute there he was gonna just torque them to eight ugga-luggas 😎

[@deanhanchett379]

Bobby is like a NASCAR pit crew only with dump trucks. Keep on Truckin

[@nspadoni1]

It helps the front springs if you swap from the 17k up to 20k springs, it’s only a number different , I’ve killed a bunch over the years and it’s almost always running over a hump that puts all of the weight on the front axle

[@edwardmeyers4164]

U are so beautiful inside and out

[@colbymason8054]

Well,if you were driving, you did it. That's just how the blame game is played.

[@marcminor7049]

You're saving big money on labor costs with Bobby doing all of the repairs.

[@Graveltrucking]

That's the Cancer in you, the nagging feeling there is something wrong better go have a look. It was easy peasy you could have changed the spring pack yourself 😂 It looks like Bobby uses propane for his cutting torch it takes longer to heat up the steel your trying to cut. Bobby will end up changing the rest of the springs.

[@1984shadow]

The part number is stamped indented...Road dirt fills up the indent...Wire brush or pressure wash to find it

[@roberthillyer1630]

Tell your husband when the U bolts are tight . Take a good size hammer and beat on the top of U bolt and along the sides by spring. You can always get about a turn more on the nuts. And that brake needs adjusted up. Automatic slack adjusters or not, I adjust them once a week. I want to know I can stop when need be.

[@tombeck2792]

ask your husband for assistance--- at least it's not snowing, raining, or other bad weather conditions to work

[@maddrummer691]

I’m not a dump driver, I drive a straight truck but I appreciate your videos and learning from them keep up the good work!

[@phildegruy9295]

Hate laying on rocks like that. Go buy a 2x4 or a 4x4 piece of plywood for your husband!

[@kymw7833]

Hello from Adelaide you certainly are a lucky Trucker having your own dedicated mechanic and he makes it look so easy no swearing or is that on the blooper reel haha ,wiener I do my own repairs if I filmed it the rating would be AO anyway like repair content ,glad your back on the road point of interest Diesel here in Adelaide is averaging 1.85 dollars a litre Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@autopartscentury21]

I would replace both sides as well

[@ncut5547]

That's a little shitty can't get the parts with the Vin nbr some company made it should have a build spec ...but my ges is u will keep the part nbr in your fone notes for future reference lol lol

[@bradmoyer9737]

Just saying, next time your on Amazon, maybe get Bobby a yoga mat or something to put on the rocks for when he has to work on something when it’s parked on the pad - yikes 😱 that looked painful!

[@BigBoyTank]

I’ve been a truck driver for 25yrs and wouldn’t ever do any other job but now watching your streams I’m wanting to buy a dump truck ..your awsome and thanks for the vids..and your easy on the eyes..that helps 😂

[@stoparret]

Why torch off the ends of the U-bolts?

[@ky.gambler5281]

Socket too shallow is my opinion..needed deep well

[@rickharless8779]

It keeps them from getting caught or snagged on things especially your back when you need to get under it for anything like normal service or adjusting brakes

[@carlray7224]

@@rickharless8779 My guess is he wanted to get the rattle gun socket on the u bolt nuts.

[@Plowguitarist]

Bad part is, where one spring breaks, more will follow. They all have the same wear, the same age. I’d prefer to do them all however that’s a lot more expensive but a piece of mind and equal stability all the way around. Totally prefer air ride. Good luck and be safe. 🙏🏼

[@stevenshewfelt888]

it would be nice to hear some mushy......"Thank you honey" with some kisses now and again after all he does keep your truck from falling apart you know

[@ctprecast7437]

Had a Fruehauf drop.deck trailer with mono leaf springs thy used to.break in the middle and fall half would off. Always did.awalk around insp. After each load!

[@larrylong6268]

The metallurgy was faulty on that spring, too hard, you can tell by the break pattern and crystalline pattern on the break.

[@rhondawallace5845]

Look on the end of top leaf number is stamped there

[@donwiley1055]

Hey a hard-working lady like you and the hours you put in it's a good thing nothing else happened to the truck thank God for that cuz you are working that truck to death it's always a blessing to have a man around the house that know how to do some of that stuff and save you a little money that's a big blessing hey love the video and I definitely love the contest of it keep working hard and keep bringing these videos hey girl keep blessing you and your family

[@johnhyde8892]

It sounds like you are getting the business, and working the truck.

[@rickharless8779]

Driver abuse lol just kidding

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Great video. Just found your channel and enjoy the content !!

[@TommyJessen]

Little adwice, you should cut more ind your video, many clip are Way to boring. And i love your videoes. But many clip are to Long 🇩🇰

[@billcovert3473]

It is clearly seen in the video that the spring has been cracked for a while, look close and you see a rusty area. That is the most common failure where a small crack develops and rusts, gradually grows larger then the breakage. If you look real close at that exact same area on the rest of the springs, you can spot the crack before breakage. If you can do that you will get a new handle "Eagle Eye".

[@terryanderson4366]

Repair would have been much easier by removing tire/wheel. He risked getting slag on tire causing expensive blow out. If you do not have a torque amplifier, get one. They are about$50 and maybe no need to replace expensive u bolts.

[@CableGuy74]

May be a little heavier than a buck - 0 - 5…..!!!!

[@erichopp8236]

Always trust your guts!

[@MrStarlin51]

That is not your fault the most common spring break is at that spot where it breaks is a edge sitting on pad

[@goodboyringo9716]

If your lady's truck isn't braking you'll know she isn't working it , you go girl ! What cool dude , he jumped right on fixing it.

[@smengine]

Those Milwaukee cordless impacts are no joke! I love mine

[@williams4645]

Great catch! I think your torch needs a tune up

[@MarkAlbert]

To say the least, you continue to impress me!

[@MrStarlin51]

Looks like you need a brake adjustment and grease on that axel

[@stepheng1082]

Springs break sooner or later. Lookin good out there!

[@bigrigger5617]

Bobby to the rescue again. WHAT A HUSBAND

[@dianefish7773]

The number is stamped into the end of the spring where it's bent down on the end.

[@andrewdavidson7656]

At least you caught before something worse happened and it was a relatively simple fix.

[@LucaBrasi231]

61k subscribers, Congratulations 🎊. Your channel is really growing and I've been here for about 6 months. Love your content. Oh and I tell all my friends you look like Corey Chase and they agree so that's what I call you...😅😅😅 Corey is beautiful so it's a compliment...

[@Bendigo1]

The roads over there are hard on suspension. Especially when running with that much weight all the time.

[@garyprinty722]

Bobby you are good!

[@MrJokkoma]

Dauminique you need to force your man to use ear covers, a few more years and he won't hear when you ask him to do the dishes for example. Cheers from Sweden

[@toddfarris4867]

Great job bobby

[@jaysenp7083]

Great little mechanic video! I'd love to see more of that and your operation of the vehicle, keep it up!