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Truck too low to the ground

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DANI3L, Nov 28, 2015.

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  1. Nov 28, 2015 #11
    DANI3L

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    The truck does not have a wet kit i was thinking on adding that and probably bigger wheels if that would fix the ground clearance problem. It seems that i might have to look at a truck that is spec'd for off road use.
     
    DANI3L, Nov 28, 2015
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  3. Nov 28, 2015 #12
    PackRatTDI

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    Sounds like you should maybe look into an oil field truck.
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2015 #13
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Doesn't necessarily need an oilfield truck....just not one spec'd to bump docks.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2015 #14
    Blackshack46

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    I'd like to know what the current ground clearance is.
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2015 #15
    mountaingote

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    If he takes a f-liner off road it probably won't come back....lol
     
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  8. Nov 29, 2015 #16
    DANI3L

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    The clearance is about 8 inches
     
    DANI3L, Nov 29, 2015
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  9. Nov 29, 2015 #17
    DANI3L

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    Right now the truck is equipped with 22.5 low pro tires not sure if that makes a difference
     
    DANI3L, Nov 29, 2015
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  10. Nov 29, 2015 #18
    daf105paccar

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    Putting on bigger tires will also mess up the truck s gearing.
     
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  11. Nov 29, 2015 #19
    crzyjarmans

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    Haven't read every post, but I also haul dirt (double Belly's) and have seen many trucks with sleepers pulling end dumps, and poking holes in the tanks, quite costly, repairs to the tanks, loss of fuel, if you are looking to buy a truck, I'd go with a day cab with a short wheel base, good luck, I also agree with the one that said, you should wait, lot to learn
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2015 #20
    Dye Guardian

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    Maybe we could be of more help to you if we had more info such as model, details, and specs of the current truck you're looking at, as well as pictures.

    It sounds like maybe you should do some more research.
     
    Dye Guardian, Nov 29, 2015
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