2 Axle Jeep weight distribution

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by Rontonio, Sep 21, 2014.

  1. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Seems we agree then! Long neck = weight off jeep....lol

    Martin
     
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  3. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    That jeep isn't near long enough for what you want and it has way too much neck in it to do any good so it will load the jeep way before the drives.
     
  4. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    A shorter neck will only get me trouble on the close couple distance for CA

    Seems like a no win
     
  5. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    Without a longer neck on your trailer I believe it is a no win situation.
     
  6. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    This is one of the jeeps that I'm considering but it wouldn't work for you at all.

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  7. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    You are right about that but should work for a 3 axle tractor. Will WY count that as a 4 axle group or 2 2 axle groups?
     
  8. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    If I can get an 8 foot spread they'll count it as a tandem tandem and give me 84,000 otherwise I can only get 74,000 on it. I don't kno what CO is going to allow I've got to research that but really it's a moot point as I only need to get 58 to 65 on the front and I'll be golden. I could buy a 4 axle truck but I'm being cheap.
     
  9. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    I can get you a bad deal on 14 WS 4 axle.....

    No seriously I really need a solution to my CA problem

    Too much time at home this month, the wife gets back from Mexico at the end of the week
     
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  10. Heavy Hammer

    Heavy Hammer Road Train Member

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    The best solution, is the one your trying to avoid...it's called a California 9 axle...

    Depending how bad your wanting, I may have one for sale.
    2002 Knight 70ton CA 2+2+2.
    Have 2 mainlowbeds, both 20'. One 102"W deck with swing out outriggers, one rail/beam
    1-10'L rail section
    1-7'L combo section (front 4' rail, back 3' 102"W deck (outriggers on deck portion)
    1-5'L 102"W deck section with swing out outrigegers
    2-12"L X 102" pontoons (8'6" outriggers for the rail)

    Trailer has never been rolled over or twisted, still builds and comes apart by hand with a good forklift operator...
     
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  11. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    Thanks Hammer!

    Would love your trailer and it is what I would desire in a perfect world. As with anything there is always a but.

    I am in over $80k on my existing trailer.

    55t mechanical 2 axle with cross members on 12" centers

    10' rail deck insert

    29' well with new outriggers

    2 flip axles plus spreader

    It an older trailer but works well for me. I live in Colorado and prefer to run west if I can.
     
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