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Trailer hitting frame and tires

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Gabrieldjr, Mar 9, 2020.

  1. Mar 9, 2020 #1
    Gabrieldjr

    Gabrieldjr Bobtail Member

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    When I make a tight turn my trailer will get stuck on the tractors frame and or tires. Its pretty bad almost shuts off the truck from the trailer weight hitting the drive axle tires.

    Dont know specs to well but the semi is a 2012 Coronado. 3 axle.
    Pulling a walking floor for ag commodities. what can I do to fix this.
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2020 #2
    Snailexpress

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    Check ride height. Is air spring bags inflated?
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2020 #3
    xsetra

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    Move your 5th wheel away from cab. If you can, keep weight distribution in mind.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2020 #4
    Working2party

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    If this is a new problem check the ride height suggested by Snailexpress. If you've just paired this truck to the trailer. You may need to add a block between your 5thwheel and frame.
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2020 #5
    HoneyBadger67

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    It may seem obvious (or not) but is your suspension switch in the 'up' position? Up as in not dumped.
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2020 #6
    I glide 47

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    Check overall height see if you can run a higher profile 5th wheel?
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2020 #7
    SmallPackage

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    Some live bottoms and grain belly hoppers require the fifth wheel to be up to 4 inches higher for tractor clearance.
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2020 #8
    Judge

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    When I pulled a hopper, I got two pieces of heavy duty steel tubing,length of the 5th wheel, then had holes measured and drilled at machine shop, and raised 5th wheel almost 4.5 inches.
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2020 #9
    Ezrider_48501

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    probably need a taller 5th wheel.
     
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