This was going to be my response.
I have a 22 Volvo & I can't get over 11,000 on the steers with a 44,000 lb load. Done slid the 5th wheel all over the place. It moves 100 lb per hole. I never seen anything like it.
I've always used a rule of thumb of 1000 lb per hole. This one.. 100 lb per hole.
I finally just pushed it back to where it was & roll with it.
80% of my loads are less than 25,000 so no biggie with me @ 10,500 on the steers.
Probably less than 15% are 35,000.
I bet I haven't hauled north of 40,000 10 times with this truck. I just dont worry about it in my scenario. I'm not saying you or anyone else shouldn't worry about it, but, I'm just sayin' I don't. I'm just saying my Volvo is screwy too.
Over weight on steers
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by thatguyfrombk, Mar 30, 2024.
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I just scaled bobtail. I’m still sitting at 12400 on the steers with only 9440 on my drives.
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What is the front axle rated for?
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Get some better rated front tires. I run the 16 ply Michelins only on my Volvos. When I'm over 44k I sit at around 13400 on the front axle which is within spec for those tires, they're like 7150 per.
I'm very rarely that heavy and it hasn't been a problem at a scale. Also, I have a heavy deer basher and heavy tool boxes.Bean Jr. Thanks this. -
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