Seven Axle Configuration

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  1. flat-step

    flat-step Light Load Member

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    Hello all,

    I just got my single axle jeep and tridem 55ton RGN ready to roll.

    1.Would like to know which states allow single axle jeeps and which don't.
    2.Some states like MI for example one has to have all axles on the ground even thought you might now need them. E.g. if you have 75k gross weight even then you can't go thru the state without the rear axle off the ground( i have a rear axle lift on my 55ton RGN). Any other states which have a similar law?
    3. Which states can you jump jeep?

    I know i'm asking for a lot of info but i do not there a lot of knowledgeable guys on this forum and i see there help. Thank you in advance. Stay Safe.
     
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  3. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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  4. flat-step

    flat-step Light Load Member

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  5. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    I’m not sure what you mean by number 2.

    Michigan is the land of the lift axles. You only need down what you need down. Not all axles.

    Edit: this information is wrong
     
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  6. flat-step

    flat-step Light Load Member

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    We haul thru MI regularly and i was told by the MDOT permit department that if it's a loaded move all axles have to be on the ground irrespective of the weight. I had a 77,000 gross weight and had to put six axles on the ground while i needed only 5.
    Not sure what other states have similar laws.

    thanks
     
  7. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    Michican permits state all axles on ground when over gross ...ie 80000 lbs. 80,001 and up you must use all axles. Usually listed in paragraph H on 2nd page.
     
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  8. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    They should tell that to the guys pulling super b’s through there. I understand over 80k but not under. Now if you permitted for 6 that’s different.
     
  9. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    I should have clarified. He stated all on the ground at 75k.

    Now looking at my last Michigan Permit for 80k it does state “all air or lift axles on ground”

    I stand corrected.
     
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  10. Humblepie

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    I was not aware of Michigan being like that. I don’t haul up there much though. And last time I needed them all down anyhow. Wyoming and Utah and South Dakota are like that
     
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