Cascadia Evolution DD15 2016 steering axle 9000 lbs

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Asttiac, Apr 1, 2018.

  1. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    But it's important you get this 5th wheel moved forward. It's dangerous running with a "lightened" steer axle. You will notice a difference in how the rig handles when heavy, but it should be a more "positive feel", though perhaps maybe not as "smooth"
     
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  3. Asttiac

    Asttiac Bobtail Member

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    What do you think is it very expensive?
     
  4. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I was referring to if it needed to have holes drilled. Having the holes already drilled in the hard frame steel will make the cost much less. Drilling the holes would have been the most costly part of the job.
     
  5. Asttiac

    Asttiac Bobtail Member

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    Trying to figure out if it’s gonna be 1-2k $ or less than 1000
     
  6. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    The only way is to call and find out
     
  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Where are you located?
     
  8. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    ^^^^^^^
    Most of the time, on the average van trailer kingpin setting, the front of the trailer sits even with the quarter fenders.
    Any of you guys looking to buy a truck, keep this in mind: if it has a stationary 5th wheel, you want the 5th wheel centered between the drives.
     
  9. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    Should be under $500.
    Use to be that was the standard location Freightliner would install the fifth wheel, unless when spec’ing the truck you specifically said to mount it between the drives.
     
  10. Asttiac

    Asttiac Bobtail Member

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    Going from GA to NC
     
  11. Asttiac

    Asttiac Bobtail Member

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    Thank you very much, guys! Appreciate your help! Sorry for stupid questions and thank you for your patience!
     
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