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would this pass a dot inspection?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by east bound and down, Dec 5, 2009.

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  1. Dec 5, 2009 #11
    RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559: I'm sure that airbag does a fine job supporting the weight .
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2009 #12
    lostNfound

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    Uh ... that ain't no airbag.
     
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  4. Dec 5, 2009 #13
    east bound and down

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    anybody know what dot will do when they finally see it?
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2009 #14
    Dukesdad

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    I thought you were asking about the tape job on the wire.
    The other problem is too obvious to have to ask.:biggrin_2552:
     
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  7. Dec 5, 2009 #15
    RickG

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    Sure looks like this to me .



    Firestone Air Bag Suspension Kit





    [​IMG]
     
    RickG, Dec 5, 2009
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  8. Dec 5, 2009 #16
    east bound and down

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    i have to ask. people that i have to report this to, have a bad habit of thinking that i am making this up. and since dot missed it the last time this truck got inspected. they refuse to believe that this is an issue.
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2009 #17
    lostNfound

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    Nope...

    Timbren Suspension Helper ... a hollow rubber spring

    [​IMG]
     
    lostNfound, Dec 5, 2009
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    RickG and east bound and down Thank this.
  10. Dec 5, 2009 #18
    RickG

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    o.k. thanks for clearing that up .
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2009 #19
    east bound and down

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    thats exactly what it is, a Timbren Suspension Helper. so what is dot gonna say about its condition.

    the timbren website says never needs maintenance. ( im gonna say it needs something right about now, cause it aint looking to healthy )
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2009 #20
    lostNfound

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    Whatever is the least desireable answer.
     
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