Adding Lift Axle Cost

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by AFC, Sep 18, 2025.

  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I learned that one the hard way... :D what a pain they can be on soft ground
     
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  3. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    One entire day training ? Why did you waste so much of your day?

    guess I wasted years learning…

    but I have always been a slow learner
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    would think a guy would want something more like this for ramps:
    custom-truck-ramps-2.jpg
     
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  5. Walk Among Us

    Walk Among Us Heavy Load Member

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    Wow^ El Hefe. What a picture
     
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  6. AFC

    AFC Light Load Member

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    Yeah. The rest will be on the job training. What else can they teach me without all the different loads and permits that I will encounter through experience. Did practice on hooking and unhooking trailer, stretching the trailer, lowering and raising the trailer, and key things to keep in mind. Load securement: I already have 4 years of that. Reading permits I already have 3 years of that. Load I picked up today was a perfect starter load. Gave me a chance to get a decent feel for the trailer. Total weight just under 99k and this trailer didn’t have me lose much power going up hills. Tomorrow I will see how it does going 24 East in Chattanooga area towards Georgia. Photos attached any pointers or criticism will be much appreciated.
     

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  7. AFC

    AFC Light Load Member

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    That is one beautiful truck. I dropped my trailer and hooked it after I was loaded to practice. Locking my axles and my ramps made lifting the trailer very easy. I was on hard dirt ground. No gravel nor pavement.
     
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