2019 EAST flatbed frame is cracked - is it normal?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by AlexRider3, Aug 17, 2024.

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  1. Aug 18, 2024 #11
    Oxbow

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    Couldn't agree more.

    I would be curious as to how the use of dump valves on spreads correlates to frame cracking.
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2024 #12
    PSM379

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    Agree x2
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2024 #13
    jamespmack

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    As stated, hard sharp uturns, sharp backing. Dump valve can aid.

    This is not a break of main web, rails, outter rails. This would not bother me to purchase at a discount price and take home and repair. Unfortunately this is basic maintenance on a aluminum trailer and common. Nothing about it scares me to repair that.
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2024 #14
    abyliks

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    East trailers suck IMO, but that can be welded, and is common on aluminum trailers

    I looked at a dump with aluminum frame a while back and there was spider cracks all between the tandems and by the king pin
     
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