Driving a Stretched Peterbilt

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  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    You drive your truck, I’ll drive mine.

    As a side note, my 5’2” wife drove the truck seat to the floor. Said she could feel traction and control better, and reach the pedals.

    I’ve never tried a taller shifter, would like to try and see if it works better for me.
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I've been thinking about shortening my pogo stick for that reason. No issues with contact?
     
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  4. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    We ran our lines out the back when I pulled flatbed. No worries about getting anything tangled up on the deckplate.
     
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  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I've thought about that too. Did you ever have issues with ice buildup on them?
     
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  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I have to bungee it down when hauling over length product. But not a huge deal
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  7. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    My truck has a shifter extension, had it when I bought it. It doesn’t hurt my arm in the least, and while I wouldn’t have put one in it, I have decided I like it, and won’t take it out.
     
  8. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    We ran a spring because we were up under our trailers so far. It also helped to keep them from getting tangled on the flap hangers if we had to turn sharp.


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  9. broke down plumber

    broke down plumber Road Train Member

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    is that a steerable pusher ?
     
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  10. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Yes.
     
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  11. abyliks

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    Need to wire In a dump for that rear axle

    No idea where he is but I’ve done worse, coming out of Salem MA I have to wait for a break in traffic and put the entire truck and trailer against the far curb to make a right turn and I still miss a building by about 6”, just another day, the eyes scanning everywhere and going slow is the key
     
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