so I'm wanting to chain up the extra axles on my 5 axle set up for when I'm dead heading or running light. My question is twofold. First, do I have to run chains or can I use cargo straps like what they sell at Walmart? If I have to run chains, what size must I use minimally?
Question: Chaining Up Axles
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by TheLittleGuy, Mar 21, 2014.
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Way to much work to keep chaining
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I use cable straps that I get at 4X4 shops. They have a loop that goes around the axle, the other end has a loop that I put a hook on, dump the air, hook the hook to the frame. When you are ready to load it just unhook the one on the frame (hook it to a rope or short cable so it is not tight to the frame when not in use). One on each side of the axle should do it.
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The work appears to be in changing the air lines into the bags. The supply line goes in the top of the front bag through a T fitting then back to the rear bags.
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As long as you are not chaining the axle with the leveling valve on it then it shouldn't matter should it?
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On my current 3 axle RGN, the rear bags are the last in line, air supply wise. I may put 2 quarter turn valves inline, before the rear bags, then use them to keep the air dumped. Could also just dump the air, disconnect the airlines from the bags, and use 2 push fittings and a few feet of 3/8" airline to hook the lines together. Lots of way to do it.
As far as chains/straps/etc go, as long as the strap/chain is rated for the weight of the axle, wheels and tires, it will be fine.
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You would have to convert your tandem drive to a single screw. You can only chain up dead axles. -
Or disconnect the leveling valve from the front axle when its chained up
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Remember, you can only chain up dead axles. Truck tandem drives, are both live at all times. Trailer tandems you chain up the one without the leveling valve.fortycalglock Thanks this.
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