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Ride quality: walking axle vs. single

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gkmissingca, May 2, 2017.

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  1. May 3, 2017 #11
    okiedokie

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    That's why they were the standard for log and heavy construction. Heavy is right, those axles walk 6" in a tight turn.
     
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  3. May 3, 2017 #12
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  4. May 3, 2017 #14
    gkmissingca

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    Yeah didn't even think about turning radius. Might even try to bump up the gear ratio at the same time. I think I can get away with taking out the 3 bottom leafs. I think the GVWR of this rig is 58k or something.
     
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  5. May 3, 2017 #14
    MACK E-6

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    That's more than you should need for hauling RV's. I'd suggest an air ride single. You'll save money in tolls that way as well.
     
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  7. May 3, 2017 #15
    gkmissingca

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    Ahhhhh. Yes thankyou Mack. This is why I sought help on the forum. Another great point.
     
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  8. May 8, 2017 #16
    gkmissingca

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    So I drove the fire truck this weekend. Yep, has the turning radius of cargo ship. Will definitely be changing to single axle. Might even move the axle forward too.
     

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  9. May 8, 2017 #17
    x1Heavy

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    Oh nice.

    Gimmie that thing, I'll show you turning after loading it with several thousand pounds of wadder. (Joisey, - water) /teasing.
     
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  10. May 8, 2017 #18
    MACK E-6

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    I just though of something. What about a Cummins equipped Ram 5500 chassis cab? You can get those with air suspension too.

    ...Or do you need a sleeper?
     
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  11. May 8, 2017 #19
    gkmissingca

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    I bought this firetruck that was fully restored in 2004 for $10k. Down to the guages and wiring harness. I can build a sleeper in it. This truck will probably last double the miles, tires will last longer, brakes....everything. And I can do better backhauls. Yeah will need some elbow grease, but that's fine by me
     
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