If I add a 20k pusher can I keep 12k steer?

The better question would be, what size are your frame rails? Are they the standard OTR frame with 40k rears? or the heavier single frame? I would assume you're not double framed. I would advise against putting a 20k on a standard OTR frame with 40k rears. You will mess the frame up eventually.

 

You’ve got to be running a short neck. With a legit 60k on the drives I can still load 13k on the steer.

 

I agree, 60” spacings on the truck 96” swing on the trailer 20 20 20 on the drives I’m right at 12 on the steer.

 

Yep, Asking for trouble adding an axle to a truck that's not designed for such. Not only physically but legally.

 

See guys doing this all the time. The only time that pusher hits the ground is before a scale.

 

So they are running say 50k on two axles???

 

Something like that. In CO for instance one guy forgot to drop the pusher and was at 49 and change. They made him apply and pay for amended permits.

 

People trying to cheat the system are the reason why we have so many #### regulations making this industry so tough