Adding a dump valve on spread axle

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by free2fly973, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. reiffy85

    reiffy85 Bobtail Member

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    I dump mine on just about every turn I make whether I'm loaded or not. If u wanna do it right put a blast valve going to the front axle so when u dump the rear it opens up and puts the full tank pressure in the front bags this way it will actually carry a loaded trailer on the front axle. As long as your air pressure is less than 60psi with air in all 4 bags the 120psi tank pressure will stretch the front bags to the max, far as I know as long as you don't drive around long periods of time like if u keep forgetting u have the rear dumped it does not actually cause any harm to the bags. Some of our trucks have a red light on the dash as a reminder when the switch is flipped
     
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  3. mpd240

    mpd240 Road Train Member

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    I hope your not my mechanic. I'm having a dump valve installed this weekend.
     
  4. jamaicanartist41

    jamaicanartist41 Bobtail Member

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    where are u located driver
     
  5. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    Uh he's been banned for a long time.
     
  6. jamaicanartist41

    jamaicanartist41 Bobtail Member

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    10 4 driver thanks for the heads up.
     
    MJ1657 Thanks this.
  7. landlord

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    What's a blast valve part number!!!?
    I dump mine but the front axle doesn't increase pressure

    and I want the front axle to increase pressure please help
     
  8. landlord

    landlord Light Load Member

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    What's the part # for this blast valve????
    Either that or put 1/2 air lines to the front bags?
     
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