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Forum: HDT Discussions 01-13-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
My truck is now perfectly level side to side and...

My truck is now perfectly level side to side and front to rear!
My handeling is 100% better (it wasnt bad before!) I dont need a sway bar anymore!
I now know the secret to leveling air...
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-02-2005, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
They welded U channels every 5 feet to the...

They welded U channels every 5 feet to the outside of the horz rail and bolted vertically through a horz tab on the box and through the bottom of the U ! the glue is on both sides of the oak...
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-02-2005, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
They said glue ,& it looks like glue to me ! ...

They said glue ,& it looks like glue to me !
Looks like frame ,glue , wood strip, glue, box frame, and anchor bolts in that sequence !
I dont miss the air ride cab , no difference in ride...
Forum: HDT Discussions 12-01-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
the conversion company glued the box to the frame...

the conversion company glued the box to the frame as well as bolted it
As far as the dual controls that wont help me cause even If I just fill the one bag on the low side and leave the high side...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-30-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
Just a little update for those interested , I...

Just a little update for those interested , I have been driving the unit alot and I also installed a air cylinder to replace the connecting link for the auto level , this allows me to increase ride...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-29-2005, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
Well I now have new front springs, frame...

Well I now have new front springs, frame brackets, pins, and bushings ! and the fornt is 1.125" lower , the rear looks alot better but is still out about an inch side to side that is alot better than...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-24-2005, 02:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
The engineer stated that on a flat bed the dual...

The engineer stated that on a flat bed the dual controls work fine , but on a tall truck while leaving from a long fast turn to oppisite turn or too a offcamber straight that you would have negative...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-19-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
dave , I was headed that route but then I spent...

dave , I was headed that route but then I spent 1.5 hrs on the phone with a top engineer from hendrickson and he told me that dual leveling valves would be dangerous in this aplication and basicaly...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-16-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
well spooner that is what the spring people are...

well spooner that is what the spring people are trying to tell me , however , my backround is in race car fabrication and I can assure you that I know how to measure and string a chassis and with...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-15-2005, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
wick, ballast up to 3500# has little effect on...

wick, ballast up to 3500# has little effect on the level !
I drove this truck for more than 2 years as a tractor before the conversion and it always did seem to lean to one side a little ,( it...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-15-2005, 04:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
I have now replaced both air bags with new and...

I have now replaced both air bags with new and exact twins ! No help , it still sits low on the right !
I tried jacking between the front springs and frame , and that don't help either!
...
Forum: HDT Discussions 11-11-2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,204
Posted By fastlap
94 volvo wia42tes factory single axel air ride ...

94 volvo wia42tes factory single axel air ride
I am having trouble leveling right to left in the rear ! (front OK)
right rear is always 1.5" lower at ride ht. reguardless of ballast side to...
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