In-cab scales...

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Jul 16, 2015 #11

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This was for my trailer, but the parts are probably the same:

double yellow said: ↑

One of my largest unexpected expenses last year was scales -- 95% of the time I knew I was ok on gross, but was concerned about the trailer axle weight. So I added a pressure gauge to the trailer's airbag (I had the dealer install it --free-- to maintain my warranty but the install should be pretty self explanatory).

Parts list:

Monroe/Napa AK-18 (air shock adapter kit) $12.74
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CD5QHM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1425761877&sr=8-1&keywords=monroe+ak18

2" single gauge panel $7.75
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001D...0&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=gauge+panel

2 1/16" mechanical air pressure gauge $36
http://m.napaonline.com/parts/PartsDetail.aspx?k=BK_7011734_0006393659

Hendrickson Vantraax load/pressure table:
View attachment 80225
(That is per axle so 82psi = 34,000lb)

View attachment 80226
Click to expand...

double yellow, Jul 16, 2015

double yellow, Jul 16, 2015

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