I think I would find someone local to weld it up, then take it to another dealer and trade it off.
my 6 year old East step deck frame is cracked
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by allan5oh, Sep 12, 2012.
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East has agreed to fix it for free due to "defects from the time of manufacture".
Only problem is now I have to flatdeck it to Randolph, OH, about 1250 miles away.Junkyard Johnney Thanks this. -
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So it has taken them 5 weeks to take care of this problem for you? Not a very good showing, but at least they are going to do it. Been watching to see if anything new has come up, good thing you had access to another unit so you could work. Maybe some pics of the repair when you get it back, I would sure be interested.
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Early last year I had problems with the main wiring harness on the trailer. I was constantly blowing fuses in the truck. The harness had an internal short. It took them 4 weeks to get that fixed. -
Hey gotta run miles to pay the bills thats what it is all about, I know what you mean on these wiring harnesses. Had trouble on my 05 Reinke on the tail end and the mechanic told me when I get time to take a big bolt cutter and hack all that junk off and just hardwire it in , his words. After getting under there and looking at what he was talking about I started eyeballing my bolt cutters, haven't got to it yet. Not sure why it takes them so long to get stuff done, this mech had a mobile truck and he knew exactly what he was up to when he got under there, no wasted time. Hope things get back to what we consider normal for ya soon.
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In the pnuematic world we have our trailer re-welded frequently, not a big deal. as earlier mentioned if in a high stress area add a gusset plate to relieve the stress. DOT will shut you down for any cracked welds if they see them.
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Could you ship it on your existing flatbed??
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