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I have a few questions about step decks

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by scoobertdoo, Aug 8, 2023.

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  1. Aug 18, 2023 #61
    scoobertdoo

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    I'm glad I got the steel frame and the sliding rear axle.
    I keep reading/hearing that 1 crack in an aluminum frame and you have a paperweight.
    Also for tire wear and tight turns the tight axles are nice. I can spread if the weight gets high, I'll just have to grab a Florida permit for the spacing if that's the case.
    Overall I like it. 6 ramps that turn into levelers once I buy the kit. Like one person here said, they don't even mention it's a step deck when they book flatbed loads. Think they said turned away 3 times in 5 years for not having a flat? It was that comment that made me decide on the step. I like flexibility.
    I also knew I wanted 22.5's. the nightmares I have heard on 17.5 wheels are scary.
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    I'm still reading, so any extra tips are welcome.
    For the record I'm not planning to fool with tarps. Unless the market gets so bad that I am forced to.
     
    scoobertdoo, Aug 18, 2023
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  3. Aug 26, 2023 #62
    IH Truck Guy

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    'Nuff said.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2023 #63
    scoobertdoo

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    Looks like a trailer attachment failure, and not ramp related?
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2023 #64
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    Wow. that’s a fear of mine using my ramps. My seats were welded on by east though. Ive bent pins before, never lost the ramps or a load thankfully. I also never Ran a 963 up my ramps and wouldn’t most likely.
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2023 #65
    Jubal Early Times

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    It ripped the whole ### end of his trailer apart. And everyone felt he deserved it because he was always talking about taking rgn loads on his step. Now he’s out of business.
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2023 #66
    scoobertdoo

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    $3000 repair put him out of business? Sounds like a poorly run business.
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2023 #67
    Jubal Early Times

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    No, making stupid decisions put him out of business.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2023 #68
    exhausted379

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    Looks like a dam fool to me.
     
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  11. Sep 6, 2023 #69
    singlescrewshaker

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    Maybe?
    Maybe not?
    I know what you're talking about, kingpin permit for trailers longer than 48' with more than 41' kingpin to rear axle spacing. It's about $35 bucks for the annual.

    But if you check your atlas, Florida also gives 40k lbs + 10% tolerance on a tandem. Close er up at the line & roll..

    Southbound Jasper coop on i75 just reopened after a major refit. They welcomed me home with a 5min platform stay 2 weeks ago for "look'n long" lol.. Brought out the tape before they let me on my way..
     
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  12. Sep 6, 2023 #70
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    Can you even buy the permit if you have a slider? I thought you had to have fixed axles.
     
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