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Fifth wheel height and overweight on drives

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by 77fib77, May 4, 2017.

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  1. May 5, 2017 #21
    kemosabi49

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    I saw a guy once that had some kind of valve that when he was unloading could overinflate the air bags up to the reach of the shocks. Gave him a few inches and really helped with getting all of the product out.
     
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  3. May 5, 2017 #22
    ChicagoJohn

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    I used to drive a company truck that did that, it was great when I needed to use it.
     
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  4. May 5, 2017 #23
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Dump the trailer bags, and you've got that much more gravitational advantage in getting the product to the rear...
     
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  5. May 5, 2017 #24
    ChicagoJohn

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    Older tanks, spring suspension doesn't dump very easily.
     
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  7. May 5, 2017 #25
    77fib77

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    Yes I have only noticed spring tanks.
     
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  8. May 5, 2017 #26
    77fib77

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    Get some 4x4"s drive up on them . Real convient :)
     
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  9. May 5, 2017 #27
    The_Flying_Dutchman

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    I hate pulling spring tanks with my day cab. Those things beat me to death.
     
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  10. May 6, 2017 #28
    ChicagoJohn

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    Try ISO tanks with spread axle spring ride chassis, that will beat you literally to death.
     
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  11. May 6, 2017 #29
    77fib77

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    They split the drive Axel's. I was shocked there is do much weight on the the third axle of the tractor.
     
    77fib77, May 6, 2017
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  12. May 6, 2017 #30
    77fib77

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    Is the hydro pack for a wet kit? Or a different way of doing pump and sir compressor?
     
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