would this pass a dot inspection?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by east bound and down, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559: I'm sure that airbag does a fine job supporting the weight .
     
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    Uh ... that ain't no airbag.
     
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    anybody know what dot will do when they finally see it?
     
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    I thought you were asking about the tape job on the wire.
    The other problem is too obvious to have to ask.:biggrin_2552:
     
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    RickG Road Train Member

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    Sure looks like this to me .



    Firestone Air Bag Suspension Kit





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    i have to ask. people that i have to report this to, have a bad habit of thinking that i am making this up. and since dot missed it the last time this truck got inspected. they refuse to believe that this is an issue.
     
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    lostNfound Road Train Member

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    Nope...

    Timbren Suspension Helper ... a hollow rubber spring

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    RickG and east bound and down Thank this.
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    RickG Road Train Member

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    o.k. thanks for clearing that up .
     
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    east bound and down Bobtail Member

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    thats exactly what it is, a Timbren Suspension Helper. so what is dot gonna say about its condition.

    the timbren website says never needs maintenance. ( im gonna say it needs something right about now, cause it aint looking to healthy )
     
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    Whatever is the least desireable answer.