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Conestoga walking

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Vanillagorilla323, Oct 18, 2023.

  1. Oct 18, 2023 #1
    Vanillagorilla323

    Vanillagorilla323 Bobtail Member

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    I've just recently came into possession of a Conestoga. I love the idea but the biggest issue I'm having is rolling from the back, neither side rolls together. I have to basically walk each h side all the way forward. Is there a way to fix this to make it roll forward together?
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2023 #2
    Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    Lube the rollers and tighten the frame
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2023 #3
    mpow66m

    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    Buy a curtain side w/ buckles,lol.I had the same problem I found out it would only roll from the drivers sd for some reason and mk sure the knobs,if you hv them to tighten the the frame to the rail to prevent rolling are completly loose.
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2023 #4
    Vanillagorilla323

    Vanillagorilla323 Bobtail Member

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    OK I'll ill try both
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2023 #5
    Espressolane

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    To expand on what @Ruthless said.

    Check your rollers, make sure they are clean, lubed and the hardware is tight and no damage.
    Check the tracks, clean and no damage.
    Check the frame for loose parts and damage or worse missing parts/pieces.
     
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  8. Oct 22, 2023 #6
    OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Reflecting on what @Ruthless mentioned….

    When the frame gets tweaked over time it’s not as sturdy as it is when new, it becomes flexible. You pull on one side and the frame will twist causing the opposite side rollers to bind in track.

    I’ve had the same issue with the tail section of mine, after looking closely I found cracks in the aluminum box tubing the rear frame is made out of…..
     
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