Have any of you had this problem before? Mechanic said go ahead and drop it and they will get to it later, but what if it falls over? Cautious of dropping it, because it will be MY ### on the line if it falls over. Is it okay to drop?![]()
Trlr missing piece of landing gear. Told me to drop it before fix
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Trucks66, Dec 14, 2023.
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Throw a rock or board under it if you're worried. The missing part is called the shoe. If it's empty, it ain't going nowhere. It ain't falling over, but on hot asphalt, it would likely fall through
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Looks like concrete, not going anywhere.
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Board or something, just helps disperse weight from one little spot.
May check tires, had the bolt break and lost the platform once, blew out both tires that ran over it.Another Canadian driver and gentleroger Thank this. -
You lost a shoe? I could see that coming through a 4 wheelers windshield. Should always check the bolt that secures the shoe to the leg. If empty, don't worry about it tipping over, but loaded, I'd shore it up with some wood.
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Bound to happen when they get hammered from dropping down trailer weight on them when they are still a few inches off the ground.
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Hammered shoes on an old ‘99 Wabash Swift trailer we use for storage. Had to “replace” the rh shoe with some scrap metal laying around. Lh leg has broke through the shoe. Lol.Another Canadian driver Thanks this. -
It happens, you haul trailers long enough your going to run into bad shoes occasionally especially on older or high milage units. Best bet is drop it on concrete or if your really really worried throw a 2x4 under there as others have suggested. Otherwise long as your empty it will be fine.
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