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Dropping neck on mechanical DD

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by nikmirbre, Jan 23, 2018.

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  1. May 19, 2018 #161
    nikmirbre

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    I did mean shackles sorry...... I happen to be looking at a some clevis hooks when I typed that...
     
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  3. May 19, 2018 #162
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    I misread your post but we got to the same place.
    When I hauled tanks on a step(at 15'6" high and 48' or 50' tall) or on my double drop (13'8"high 12' w 25' tall) the lifting lugs were rough-cut 1" and my slip-hooks where tip loading until I started using 6.5 ton shackles in the lugs.
     
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  4. May 30, 2018 #163
    nikmirbre

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    75FC028F-98DA-4C76-ADAB-CA8C30B91BE6.jpeg
     
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  5. May 30, 2018 #164
    nikmirbre

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    Surveys: how far in advance of doing a load should I have one done?
     
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  7. May 31, 2018 #165
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    97BDB764-C40C-4C25-915A-63168E5DE2AC.jpeg
     
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  8. May 31, 2018 #166
    johndeere4020

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    The small valve on the right dumps your air, if you move the big valve on the left with the right valve in the deflate position it’ll max out your air ride.
     
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  9. May 31, 2018 #167
    nikmirbre

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    Nevermind..... I was gonna post something about this valve and why it only really works when I’m empty or real light.

    I was gonna wait until I’m empty to post some pictures of it. If I get high centered somewhere this valve is suppose to air up the rear so I can get out of a jam at slow speed..... it only works when I’m empty. However, right now I’m loaded. If I go back and flip the switch and dump all the air then flip the switch back off... it will air up and return to normal ride height. After that if I attempt to raise it... it ain’t happening!!

    Do I need a new stronger leveling valve?

    I’m actually gonna play with it this weekend when I get empty....
     
    nikmirbre, May 31, 2018
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  10. May 31, 2018 #168
    johndeere4020

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    It’s never going to raise up as high loaded as it does empty. If you would put an air gauge on it then flip it to override it would inflate to what ever your regulator is set at (should be 90 psi). There isn’t a different “strength” leveling valve, it’s controlled by the regulator.
     
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  11. May 31, 2018 #169
    nikmirbre

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    Ok that was my thought but wasn’t sure.... I appreciate the response!
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2018 #170
    nikmirbre

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    I had a valve installed that allows me to raise/lower the tide height without crawling under the trailer. I was at 79980 lbs yesterday with an MRAP and put the valve on the highest setting and it raised all the way up no problem
     
    nikmirbre, Jul 26, 2018
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