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<p>[QUOTE="JonJon78, post: 12226494, member: 219594"]I have a lift on my flatbed, front axle. Barely any fuel mileage is being saved when it's up. Saves money on tolls and tires. Purchased the trailer new in 2018, haven't had any mechanical issues with the lift yet...</p><p><br /></p><p> Making turns when it's up can be a PIA, definitely gotta swing really really wide. I would recommend wiring a switch inside the cab so you can drop/raise it on the go when needed, which I still have never done LOL.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JonJon78, post: 12226494, member: 219594"]I have a lift on my flatbed, front axle. Barely any fuel mileage is being saved when it's up. Saves money on tolls and tires. Purchased the trailer new in 2018, haven't had any mechanical issues with the lift yet... Making turns when it's up can be a PIA, definitely gotta swing really really wide. I would recommend wiring a switch inside the cab so you can drop/raise it on the go when needed, which I still have never done LOL.[/QUOTE]
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