Set back tanks

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Nikosdad, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. Mar 19, 2012 #1
    Nikosdad

    Nikosdad Bobtail Member

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    What is the advantage to having the fuel tanks set back?
    Is it just taking weight off the front?
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2012 #2
    SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    It takes weight off the steers and puts it on your drives. It is good and bad all at the same time. I am heavy on my drives due to the tanks and all my flatbed equipment, but at least I can work with it as where of the weight was on the steers, I'd be stuck.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2012 #3
    kubotaorange76

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    even with set back tanks and set forward axle i am usually ok because of my spread axle trailer....actually never been heavy on drives...even over 80k

    ig you got a big cat under the hood and a set back axle...set back tank is usually a must
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2012 #4
    Frenzy

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    The big advantage is that you can run the trailer closer to the cab, reducing the air gap. This helps on improving your MPG's.
     
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