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Really close on rear axle ratings

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Kowclub173, Mar 16, 2015.

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  1. Mar 17, 2015 #21
    Kowclub173

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    Yeah I think it was.
     
    Kowclub173, Mar 17, 2015
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  3. Mar 17, 2015 #22
    wedge542

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    Theres adjustable 5th wheels you can use, set them foward of the rear axel by pulling a handle, i turned my brackets around and got 5" of offset to throw weight on the steers, justa t
     
    wedge542, Mar 17, 2015
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  4. Mar 17, 2015 #23
    Kowclub173

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    Unfortunately. I just scalled earlier today and don't have much room to spare on the front either.
     
    Kowclub173, Mar 17, 2015
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  5. Mar 17, 2015 #24
    truckon

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    2" ahead of the rear axle is rule of thumb.
     
    truckon, Mar 17, 2015
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  7. Mar 17, 2015 #25
    truckon

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    Running over your axle ratings isn't recommended, but most one tons are over. Not much you can do but keep a close eye on things.

    DOT go by tire ratings for the most part if thats what your worried about.
     
    truckon, Mar 17, 2015
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  8. Mar 17, 2015 #26
    Kowclub173

    Kowclub173 Bobtail Member

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    I thought dot goes nuts about axle ratings?
     
    Kowclub173, Mar 17, 2015
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  9. Mar 17, 2015 #27
    truckon

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    Sending you a pm
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2015 #28
    cnsper

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    He has a gooseneck, not a 5th wheel.
     
    cnsper, Mar 18, 2015
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  11. Mar 18, 2015 #29
    Kowclub173

    Kowclub173 Bobtail Member

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    Just found out last night that aam (axle manuf.)rates my axle at 10k. Trying to get supporting documents so I can show if needed.
     
    Kowclub173, Mar 18, 2015
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  12. Mar 19, 2015 #30
    Kowclub173

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    Talked to a dot officer and could not get a strait answer on if they go by tire capacity, door sticker, or the actual axle manufactures rating. Go figure.
     
    Kowclub173, Mar 19, 2015
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