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Need a drop axles

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Black389, May 28, 2017.

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  1. May 28, 2017 #1
    Black389

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    hey guys im looking to buy a used drop axle to lower the front end. What do i needa look for and where can i get one any help will be appreciated.
     
    Black389, May 28, 2017
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  3. May 28, 2017 #2
    Roberts450

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    What year make and model truck are we talking about? What axle does it have now?
     
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  4. May 28, 2017 #3
    passingthru69

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    Why do you need orwant to drop the front end
     
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  5. May 28, 2017 #4
    Black389

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    Beacuse its really high upfront
     
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  7. May 28, 2017 #5
    Black389

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    Its a 2015 pete 389 im not sure what it has now but it only has two leaf springs and shock on each side
     
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  8. May 28, 2017 #6
    cnsper

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    So he can get up in the truck:p
     
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  9. May 28, 2017 #7
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    Look for a car hauler axle I been told. Never done it, but read that somewhere
     
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  10. May 28, 2017 #8
    Black389

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    Thanks! Any idea if they handle about 12k weight? And would i go to a peterbilt dealer to buy it or is there a website?
     
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  11. May 28, 2017 #9
    wore out

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    That I can't say for sure but looks like they would handle 12k
     
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  12. May 28, 2017 #10
    cnsper

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    You are going to change the angle of your driveline when you do that.
     
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