Really close on rear axle ratings

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

  1. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    By law they can go by any of the three, if you exceed any one of them.
    It's heavily dependent on the particular DOT officer that checks you.
     
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  3. truckon

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    If we are getting technical, then yes the axle might be rated higher, but the springs, spring hangers, hardware etc. Might not be. So really cant use that.
     
  4. KW Cajun

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    I've been thinking about this, and come to think about it ;) ... I think he did put them 2" minimum, 4" max, ahead of the axle, not 4"-6" like I first stated.
     
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