getting my feet wet in heavy haul

yes, you will need permits as well. some states Ia. included if not plated for 100k you can not get an overweight permit for 100k.

 

That seems about right..

 

I have 14 on my registration that are bumped up.

 

Easiest thing is to put a load gauge on the flip for the first few. Will get used to what shims are needed after that.

Martin

 

The flip has a seperate air line that goes to your air bags on the flip correct.
It should be tied into the airbags of the main deck.It will evenly give air to the back set of bags.
The trick is getting your shims right between the main deck and your flip.
Make sure the air gauge works right on the main deck. On this setup I'm pulling I have what I call a med. thick shim and a thin shim between the deck and flip. Never had a issue yet.

The way to check the weights is go to a scale and weigh all 3 axles. Then pull ahead and take the first axle off and reweigh, then repeat the process again.
That way it will show the weights for each axle. If heavy on the front 2 add more shim, if too heavy on the back reduce your shims

 

Do you know anybody with a set of portables?
Also the one trkstp in town, Don't they have a cat scale there?

 

true.

what I dont know is if you can exceed an axle weight and be under 80,000 gross and still get a permit, I dont think you can ??