Overweight front axle

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by earnies2, Nov 1, 2019.

  1. 062

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    How deep is the kingpin on the trailer?
     
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  3. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Dont see that doing any good... He is overweight on the steer axle when he's bobtail...
     
  4. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Correct.
     
  5. earnies2

    earnies2 Medium Load Member

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    I just looked at it I can unbolt it and move it 1 hole back
     
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  6. earnies2

    earnies2 Medium Load Member

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    But that wont solve the problem I'm 13400 full of fuel bobtail
     
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  7. earnies2

    earnies2 Medium Load Member

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    What will that change?
     
  8. 062

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    Probably nothing, but you can’t complete a puzzle without all the pieces.
    Where are the fuel tanks mounted?
     
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  9. lwlevens

    lwlevens Medium Load Member

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    So why the hell would they make a truck that wouldn't have a heavier axle. Iike I said earlier I would throw a couple of springs under the front end and get it reinspected so then they can change you weight and sticker also. I did it on a 10 ton dump truck before.
     
  10. swaan

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    Who cares what your bobtail wieght is. You dont have to scale empty. Usually in the bypass lane.

    Move your fifth wheel assembly on the frame back . Loaded should make you legal and that's all that really matters.

    Truck was designed and speced wrong.
     
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  11. lwlevens

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    ^^^What he said speced wrong^^^
     
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