Drop axle controls

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by TireFirellc, Sep 28, 2025.

  1. TireFirellc

    TireFirellc Bobtail Member

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    Hey yall got a question, I’m leasing on to a company that uses 3 and 4 axle flatbeds to haul coils, as an o/o I can use both but need to install in cab controls to use the 4 axle trailers that can haul more weight. I’ve looked and looked but can’t find any videos or info about cost/how to install these controllers. I know id need 2 control panels, 2 dash switches and a couple airlines added but anything more than that I don’t know.

    any help would be appreciated
     
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  3. Mach

    Mach Light Load Member

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    How is the trailer set up? Does it have the regulator on the trailer or do you need to add the regulator to your truck? Is it an electric solenoid or and air solenoid to raise and lower? If the regulator is on the trailer and it's electric. Then you just need a power wire for each axle wired to a switch in the cab. If none of that is on the trailer, then you will need to add a regulator to control air pressure to the cab, as well as air switches for raise and lower if it's an air solenoid.

    I'd like to believe the regulator is on the trailer so you just need to find out if you need an air switch or electric to raise and lower.
     
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