If you move the front axle to the rear you realize that it will add the amount of spread to your wheelbase. So if you got a standard 54' spread with 244 wheel base your just a little shy of 300 which you said you don't wanna go to crazy
Truck Frame Stretching
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by thomas, Jan 1, 2009.
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Yes, you are correct, my friend. There are not too many old shakers out there that are worthy of a second look. I have been known to good against good logic and sometimes I beat the dog and sometimes the dog beats me. I would like to have the first shaker, in awhile, that is worthy of a second look. Not because I want people to say, " What the .....", but because it is actually nice. With a Century Class, that is a feat, but it is the only truck i have for now. By the way, I did know of your KW. That was the very first truck I drove, 83' W900 day cab.
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I'm not sure how you would do the job without a frame drill.. especially if you are using the right steel. -
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if anyone wants to come to the carolinas,i can put u to the table with a good shop. u can get a 52" stretch for less than $6,000. if u have a heavy or lite drive train also makes a difference.
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The price will depend on a couple things. #1 how much is added , # 2 how new the truck is. I have added 10' and dbl framed it from the back of transmission all the way to the end of frame ,When bldg the big wreckers,All the way down to a 2' Stretch . If done right they should always have all 3 axles alighned to prevent bad tire wear. We also use huck bolts Instead of bolt . Bolts are ok If you use the right one's this is not a place to be cheap.
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i was considering stretching both of the petes,but i'm thinking that the long wheelbase is going to get me in a jam. u know every place u go is not going to have room to turn a rig that long around. who has found themselves in a jam with these long wheelbase tractors.
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