Question: Chaining Up Axles

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by TheLittleGuy, Mar 21, 2014.

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  1. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Just did mine today. 2 - 1/4 turn ball valves, a couple of quick connects, a chain and binder. Levelling valve is on the center axle, so could do the front too if I could be bothered. 3 axle RGN.

    Martin
     
    leftlanetruckin, Mar 25, 2014
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    Could have sworn I saw bolt on lift kits, in LandLine Mag, for front live drive axles.
     
    TheLittleGuy, Mar 26, 2014
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    Then what is the axle interlock switch for? Jane that to lock in the front drive axle?
     
    TheLittleGuy, Mar 31, 2014
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    What diameter cable did you use?
     
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    The interlock switch is to lock the power divider between the front and rear axles. The power divider itself is basically a differential, that allows the front to turn at a faster rate than the back (for going over bumps). It is not recommended to be locked in for long periods of time, at higher rates of speed.
     
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    What does one of these axles weigh anyway?
     
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