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Cost to strengthen a truck frame to support heavier axles.

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by UltraZero, Jul 8, 2015.

  1. Jul 8, 2015 #1
    UltraZero

    UltraZero Medium Load Member

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    So... I was wondering it is cheaper. to buy a newer truck with what I want or to upgrade what I have. I want to beef up my frame to be able to support heavier loads. (different axles, transmission, etc)

    What do you think? Does anyone know the cost?? Thanks
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2015 #2
    TripleSix

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    Rowe Equipment out of Otter Bien, Indiana. Stretch, add a drop axle, double frame, re-rate your suspension tag on your door jam, all controls, all you have to do is buy wheels and tires, out the door $7500

    You can buy the back half of a heavier truck for around $4000 for the stronger axles, all suspension included and have everything shipped to them.
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2015 #3
    AModelCat

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    I got a quote for about $1300 material and labour from a steel fab shop to bend 2 new 12' long by 1/4" thick frame rail inserts as I need to replace the double frame over the diffs on my W900A. The quote does not include labour to install the rails as I am doing the work myself.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2015 #4
    Superhauler

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    all my pusher axles come from rowe. good people to deal with.
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2015 #5
    UltraZero

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    Hey. awesome. I was curious about the price. Sounds not too bad. I'll give them a call. Tomorrow. Thanks much.
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2015 #6
    Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    the axle from rowe is a 25000lb rated axle. about $3200 shipped to your house is what the last one cost me.
     
    Superhauler, Jul 8, 2015
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  9. Jul 8, 2015 #7
    UltraZero

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    I have a truck that is paid off. I was wondering if it is worth purchasing a newer truck to allow me to go into CA and trying to get what I want on that truck as apposed to updating the truck I have (Lots of changes, Update frame, Stronger Axles, Different gears in rear end, heavier front end, Transmission upgrade..
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2015 #8
    Oscar the KW

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    My last truck had typical freight specs, I don't remember all the numbers now, but I opted to buy a factory 4 axle instead of building one. And I have a shop at home that I could of done it in.
     
    Oscar the KW, Jul 8, 2015
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