Opinions on specs for 7-13 axle setups - your dream HH truck

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by DarkhorseEnterprises, Jan 26, 2017.

HP/TORQUE / Rears / Radiator

Poll closed Feb 16, 2017.
  1. 525-565 HP / 1850 TQ

    0 vote(s)
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  2. 565-600 HP / 2050TQ

    52.0%
  3. 600+ HP / 2250 TQ Assuming you could find suitable transmission for it

    48.0%
  4. 3.73 Rears

    8.0%
  5. 3.91 Rears

    28.0%
  6. 4.10/4.11 Rears

    56.0%
  7. 367 radiator (1440 sq in)

    0 vote(s)
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  8. 379 max cap sized radiator (1693 sq in)

    32.0%
  9. T800W sized radiator (1780 sq in)

    64.0%
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  1. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Ah I forgot about the mechanical part.
     
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  3. noluck

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    On the trailer?
     
  4. johndeere4020

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    Yeah.
     
  5. noluck

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    It's a 3 position shut off. I can set it for ride. That is just normal. I can flip it down and then I have a valve I can raise and lower with. Or I can put it in the middle and it locks it.
     
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  6. johndeere4020

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    On each axle?
     
  7. noluck

    noluck Road Train Member

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    I was thinking after all this that it would be nice to have a regulator on each axle. Then you could fine tune each one to where you want it.
     
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  8. noluck

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    No, it does all three.
     
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  9. johndeere4020

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    The best thing I've found is to keep the rear bridge level, if it's level your even. That why I want a modular bogie again.
     
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  10. noluck

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    Good tip! Makes total sense. The thought had never occurred to me.
     
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  11. johndeere4020

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    I was wrong on the steer, 13,900.
     
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