Can any help? Trailer issues

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Jeck, Jul 11, 2017.

  1. Jeck

    Jeck Light Load Member

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    It depends on the load and level ground I believe. I have a 5000lb part right on top of it and it is fine. I notice if it is loaded only closer to the front it is closer.
     
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  3. Jeck

    Jeck Light Load Member

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    Could be have no clue how to adjust
     
  4. 2CAN

    2CAN Medium Load Member

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    It sould ride at the Esme hieght loaded or empty.
     
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  5. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

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    When you load a heavy load all in the middle of your trailer you are taking the arch out of the deck. As the deck flattens the front of your box is dropping more than the rear. This is pushing the bottom rear corner of the box backwards causing it to hit your tires. When your boxes were mounted the trailer was unloaded and the installer didn't leave enough clearance.

    If you take that same 48K load and spread it out the deck will flatten out less because the load is distributed instead of ficus in the center. You won't have clearance issues then.

    The cheapest way to fix your problem is either move the box forward 2-3 inches or take them off.

    Don't waste a stupid amount of money on all new tires to fix this.

    If the bolts are as seized as you said they were then either find a fire wrench or the highest power impact driver you can and break the bolts.
     
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  6. Jeck

    Jeck Light Load Member

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    This is today plus not sure what the box is for. IMG_3256.JPG IMG_3257.JPG IMG_3258.JPG IMG_3259.JPG
     
  7. CharlieK

    CharlieK Medium Load Member

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    While your comment may be true, I think I would argue the flip side of it... I would say:

    "Because the majority of the people that build what we use, have a care factor of zero... they are paid minimum wage"
     
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  8. LoudOne

    LoudOne Medium Load Member

    Either or. There both correct lol
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    We have one who claims to have invented anti-lock brakes.
     
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  10. CharlieK

    CharlieK Medium Load Member

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    Wow! We've been looking for that guy for a long time! Tell him to get ready, we're gonna string him up! ;-)
     
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  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Of course, if you talk to him you'll learn that he also invented the wheels, the tires, and the AIR that goes in the tires. :rolleyes:
     
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