Forum: You Gotta See This!
01-24-2006, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 17
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That is true to a point. For instance, twin 28'...
That is true to a point. For instance, twin 28' pup trailers will go places a 53' will not. Beyond that, a toter this long may be fine out west but in the confines of small east coast towns there is...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
01-11-2006, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 0
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I just picked up on this on another forum and...
I just picked up on this on another forum and thought I would pass it along. Bear in mind this is for a commercial vehicle.
Per FMCSA reg 393.11(d), Prohibition on the use of auxiliary lamps that...
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Forum: You Gotta See This!
01-02-2006, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,613
Can't argue with that. I used to get the doors...
Can't argue with that. I used to get the doors blown off my 8V71 Mack by a guy with a 12V71 in an Astro. Never drove one myself but I did drive a GMC with a V12 gas engine. Two of those V6 blocks...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-24-2005, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,202
Because the tag axle on a bus is NOT driven,...
Because the tag axle on a bus is NOT driven, where the twin axles on most conversions are BOTH driven. Also, the tag on a bus is not rated for as much weight as the drive axle, hence the single...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-15-2005, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,682
An auto would be even more of a slug.
Even...
An auto would be even more of a slug.
Even on the level, you would not be happy with the lack of true power and responce.
A trailer would mean more weight to pull with not enough power. And,...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-15-2005, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,682
I understand the DOT definition of a class 8...
I understand the DOT definition of a class 8 truck is anything over a GVW of 33,001 lbs. Based on the info provided, I would consider this to be a medium duty chassis. That is not to say the chassis...
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Forum: You Gotta See This!
12-14-2005, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,426
While cab over production has almost ceased in...
While cab over production has almost ceased in the US, it is the only viable means in Europe. European truck makers have made great strides in airodynamics as well as power train, ride, etc. of...
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Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's
12-07-2005, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Too bad there is not much info. I have seen...
Too bad there is not much info. I have seen Canadian spread axle tractors but I don't recall one to that extent. Nor do I know their laws. Spreads are used to increase allowable axle loads. Some...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-04-2005, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,859
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Forum: Larry Zeigler
11-24-2005, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 23,585
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Forum: You Gotta See This!
11-24-2005, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,554
This kind of setup is called a "jake leg" with...
This kind of setup is called a "jake leg" with both axles being steerable. It will give the front end a little more floatation over soft surfaces. It also aids when turning the front end by limiting...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-24-2005, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,748
Hi all! I would like to make a quick intro then...
Hi all! I would like to make a quick intro then add to this discussion. While I don't currently own an RV, I do co-own a small horse farm. As such, I pull both horse and equipment trailers. I drove...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-24-2005, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,843
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