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king pin setting on trailer

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by ford06, Nov 30, 2017.

  1. Nov 30, 2017 #1
    ford06

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    whats everyones opinions 18,24 or 36 best king pin setting on a 48' spread axle flatbed 300"wheelbase truck
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2017 #2
    DL550CAT

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    Do you have full fenders? Light bars on the back? Don’t forget there is a trailer frame to contend with. 36 in my opinion is to deep. I had full fenders and a light bars on the back of a truck and did not have clearance with a 24.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2017 #3
    Ruthless

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    18".
     
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    Tug Toy

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    18".

    I have a 24" and wish I had an 18".

    Although with a 300 truck a 24 may be ok?
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2017 #5
    ford06

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    yes double hump full fender thinking 18" less problems
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2017 #6
    DL550CAT

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    For sure.
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2017 #7
    x1Heavy

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    18 inches.

    You might be going off road and need that flex room with the tractor frame.

    The kingpin is one of the most boss strongest parts on a tractor trailer its good that it's not too far back.
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2017 #8
    beastr123

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  11. Nov 30, 2017 #9
    MACK E-6

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    Less is better. That gives you more room to slide your fifth wheel up should you need to.
     
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