Diamond T rear bogie

[42 chevy]

I am in the process of removing the wrecker bed on my 969A, so that the underside of the bed and the frame can be soda blasted. I have read through all of TTM threads/post on his WLF rear bogie removal. I am wondering, if it would not have been easier to remove the bed then remove the bogie assembly. Once my bed is removed, I will have clear access to my reduction units, no cross members will be in the way as far as I can see. I also plan on replacing the oil seals during this time.

 

Any thoughts on this.:idea:

 

Thnaks

 

John Gott

[Markheliops]

Not sure about the 969A John but with the Ward La France it was much easier to remove the rear bogie assembly.

 

Trust me - we done it twice!!!

 

Markheliops

[42 chevy]

Mark;

I am planning on taking off the bed, so when I do, I will take some pictures and keep you posted.

 

John

[thierryb]

I haven’t done it yet but when I have a look on the bed of the 969 wrecker it seams to be pretty easy to remove it since you don’t need to remove the cranes. The only problem may be with the spare-wheel older.

If your rear boogie is in good condition I would too leave it on the truck and remove the bed that you could put up side down to sand it properly.

Thierry.

[42 chevy]

Thierey;

the spare wheel holder unbolts from the bed (2 U bolts) and 1 bolt at the top of the wrecker frame.

Seems easy enough, I will let you know.

 

john