simple formula for axel weight

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  1. Emulsified

    Emulsified Road Train Member

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    yea.
    but I figured I'd pick on him a bit.

    Along these lines, tho.
    I recall the first (and only) tractor I bought with a 4th (drop) axle.
    One of my drivers asked what it was for and my smart mouth went into gear:
    "It's in case one of you guys get a flat out on the road. Just drop the axle and keep on going."
    Unfortunately, I think he believed me.
     
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    ....um, I've done that once. I forgot the trailer I was pulling was a new one.
    "Why won't the..? Oh. dang Liz, ya big dummy!"
    (I said that last part like the guy from Sanford and Sons)
     
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  4. Jfaulk99

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    Ha, no shortage of "veteran" steering wheel holders.
    What??? I suppose next your going to tell me dual tires aren't so you don't have to stop when a tire expldes? Lol
     
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