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Over weight on steers

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by thatguyfrombk, Mar 30, 2024.

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  1. Mar 31, 2024 #31
    201

    201 Road Train Member

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    On my '72 Pete, loading the wagon took weight OFF the steers. I don't think I ever had more than 11,500 on the steer.
     
    201, Mar 31, 2024
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  3. Mar 31, 2024 #32
    86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    12,5 is too light an axle for an 860 IMO. I'm surprised they'll even spec that.
     
    86scotty, Mar 31, 2024
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  4. Mar 31, 2024 #33
    thatguyfrombk

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    Yea I’m starting to figure this out now. I’m bringing the truck back to the dealership I purchased it at to figure out how this can get resolved
     
    thatguyfrombk, Mar 31, 2024
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  5. Mar 31, 2024 #34
    kemosabi49

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    You really need to scale it out with a loaded trailer. You may well be ok just as you are.
     
    kemosabi49, Mar 31, 2024
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  7. Mar 31, 2024 #35
    thatguyfrombk

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    I’m getting a load around noon today but it’s sadly really light only 6547lbs. I’ll still scale out to see if it drops some weight off the front. I really do hope you’re right man. I’m over hear having panic attacks and loosing sleep over this lol.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2024 #36
    bryan21384

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    What to do? Just step out of the truck. You'll make weight then.
     
    bryan21384, Mar 31, 2024
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  9. Mar 31, 2024 #37
    Lazer

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    No sense to have a panic attack, or loose sleep. It’s all a matter of making adjustments, and working things out.
     
    Lazer, Mar 31, 2024
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  10. Mar 31, 2024 #38
    drivingmissdaisy

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    I have a 23 860 same engine as you (hp is irrelevant to weight) with an APU and 125gal tanks full and I'm under 12. I can take 34000 on the drives and be right at 12.

    I would have gotten the largest tanks possible with 500hp. That thing is going to chew through your fuel supply faster than you'd like.
     
    drivingmissdaisy, Mar 31, 2024
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  11. Mar 31, 2024 #39
    Concorde

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    My concern would be running the tires at max rating all the time. Unfortunately it’s probably a common problem with short wheelbase tractors.
     
    Concorde, Mar 31, 2024
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  12. Mar 31, 2024 #40
    thatguyfrombk

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    So the frame is stretched 6inches to accommodate for the apu and chain holder. I’ll send a pic
     
    thatguyfrombk, Mar 31, 2024
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