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underpsi · **^ Top** #51 09.22.2009

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

Candyman1970 · **^ Top** #52 09.22.2009

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.

Candyman1970 · **^ Top** #53 09.22.2009

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Originally Posted by underpsi

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

Yes, you're correct. I should clarify. I was looking at this 88' Pete and he stretched his to 330. That is BIG.

Dylan · **^ Top** #54 12.01.2009

This is what you need

I'm not sure how you would do the job without a frame drill.. especially if you are using the right steel.

underpsi · **^ Top** #55 12.02.2009

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Originally Posted by Dylan

This is what you need

I'm not sure how you would do the job without a frame drill.. especially if you are using the right steel.

A Good mag drill will also do the trick. Same thing, drill about the same size but u mount it off the frame with a magnet and its very strong

sandman1976 · **^ Top** #56 12.06.2009

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.

McDonoughTruckShop · **^ Top** #57 12.08.2009

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.

sandman1976 · **^ Top** #58 12.08.2009

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Originally Posted by bagged

Here is mine. 63 inch stand up no fairings 310 wheelbase. Rides like a caddy. I would not even heitate to go out to a 310. The longer the frame the smoother the ride.

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did u have to drill holes to mount those quarter fenders on ur trailer? i'm thinking of going to 300" wb,but how bad did it hurt ur fuel mileage?

sandman1976 · **^ Top** #59 12.14.2009

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.

blanco · **^ Top** #60 12.17.2009

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Originally Posted by sandman1976

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.

Yikes. I guess they could either haul a dedicated lane or have drop yards with plenty off room.

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