spread axle

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by quad737, Feb 22, 2010.

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  2. JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    The spread axles take some getting used to for backing. I am out of cdl school and into my third week with my trainer. My mind thinks they will react one way and they of course react a different way. I am getting it though. Just really throws you off at first.
     
  3. Gonzo_

    Gonzo_ Medium Load Member

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    The trailer I was running that I got 1 1/2 years outa a set of tires was a Great Dane, Stepdeck, combo, steel aluminum ... 2005 model... it had Bridgestones on it new from the factory when I got it.. Those tires lasted about 1 1/2 years... Everyone said I was good to get that??

    There were plenty of guys who changed them every year where I am! I switched them to Michelin XZA's but traded the trailer about 6 months after putting the new tires on.
     
  4. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Continental/General makes some tough tires. General (owned by continental) are one of the few that makes a LP22.5 with the same load rating as a full size 24.5. Last 2 mulit-axle trailers we've bought came with Generals so we wanted to find out why. They were designed for on-off road and the sidewalls are extremely hard, 16ply and well tear up a gravel driveway because they don't roll over in a turn.

    For what it's worth Bandag makes a cap designed for a spread, the shoulders are extremely rounded to help eliminate scrubbing and hold up extremely well. In most cases last way longer than the virgin tire.
     
  5. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    I had a set of bandag's like your talking and they lasted forever. I got a set on now that are a solid edge but it has a little, like divit out of it. I'll have to get some pics.
     
  6. mrsemi05

    mrsemi05 Bobtail Member

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    the 3 grease fittings go to the tranny the one closes to the ground gos to the throw out bearing and the other 2 go to each side of the cross shaft
     
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