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Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by AModelCat, Oct 26, 2015.

  1. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Well, you had a few on that forklift....lol
     
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  3. AModelCat

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    I can't remember the price off the top of my head but it was a bit high IMO. I've seen them on a lot of other machines in the past so I'm thinking its a fairly generic part.
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Spent some more time on it today. Cut all the frame bolts out of the suspension. Got the brake chambers off there too. I'm not re-using the axle housings but I have no idea what condition those chambers are in. Rather get them off there and get them disarmed.
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  5. damutt

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    Lookin good
     
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  6. Bean Jr.

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    So you're not making it a 2 axle?
     
  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Leaning towards a tandem at this point simply for re-sale. I was thinking about maybe going the single axle route and putting a mechanic truck body on it but I'd rather get a newer truck for that (and one that doesn't need a full frame off rebuild to make it roadworthy)
     
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  8. Bean Jr.

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    Are you going to replace the front axle too, or just change the hubs to get rid of the Wisconsin wobblers?
     
  9. Bean Jr.

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    I'm glad you're sharing your progress. All the W9 lovers live vicariously through your build!
     
  10. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Different steer axle for sure. I'm going to get one with brakes since stopping power sucks in an empty bobtail with no brakes up front.
     
  11. Bean Jr.

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    Not only did most trucks come without brakes, those that had brakes, guys would cut them off!?
     
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