How to make a truck lighter
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Blkcowboy, Jun 21, 2018.
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Super singles save 400lbs per set of tandem axles.
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would like for it to be at 20k or or less my trailer will weigh 12910-13000 lbs by getting it there i should still be able to haul up to 48K
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Strip what you can from the interior. Pull sound deadening. Passenger seat. Carpet or rubber mat. Disk brakes all the way around. Smaller fuel tank maybe? Do they have to be 150?
Heck carbon fiber hood. I bet that would save a lot. Probably real cheap to build it one off. Lol. Call a Nascar team.
Compare weight of tires by brand. Some will be lighter. Same with rims.
You could also watch the movie “the Martian” some interesting ideas there near the end. Hahaha. -
Building a kit, go with Detroit 60, short wheel base, frame rail is heavy, if you order a kit you can get light options.
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