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Spread axle trailer not level

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 93fla, Apr 18, 2020.

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  1. Apr 19, 2020 #21
    MTN Boomer

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    I had to put a smaller air bag on the rear axle. the difference in weight was several Thousand lbs. I got a break from the scale, replaced it with one from a wreck.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2020 #22
    Old Man

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    Fifth wheel height? Standard is 48 inches,
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2020 #23
    93fla

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    My 5th wheel height is 47 now
    I only when up 3/4 on the bags on the truck n now my trailer air bags look more level
    N I only have 1/2 difference between right in the middle of my front trailer axle n my back one
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2020 #24
    93fla

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    I think if a change my truck tires to 11r24's that will fix the problem
     
    93fla, Apr 20, 2020
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  7. Apr 20, 2020 #25
    daf105paccar

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    Aren't you scared you will open Pandora's box that way?
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2020 #26
    93fla

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    A little bit
    But the truck is running the same
     
    93fla, Apr 20, 2020
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  9. Apr 20, 2020 #27
    93fla

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    Anyone knows the standard 5th wheel height for a 93 freightliner
     
    93fla, Apr 20, 2020
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  10. Apr 20, 2020 #28
    Old Man

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    Industry standard is 48 inches. Call dealer and learn proper height, there are YouTube videos showing the right way to set.
     
    Old Man, Apr 20, 2020
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