Loaded up trucks
Fleet Owner
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From: Mi'kma'ki
they just sit there doing nothing when the trucks empty.
though,with 3 of them and my heavy bed,they do kinda rest on the mounts a bit.this helped my dump ram arm from smacking my rear axle over bumps though lol.
his wouldn't touch until loaded with the stock bed if he just added one or two more i doubt.can always get 'em arched down a bit if needed i suppose.
though,with 3 of them and my heavy bed,they do kinda rest on the mounts a bit.this helped my dump ram arm from smacking my rear axle over bumps though lol.
his wouldn't touch until loaded with the stock bed if he just added one or two more i doubt.can always get 'em arched down a bit if needed i suppose.
Posting Guru
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From: Princeton MN
Not 100% sure im waiting on the weight specs for the tractor... They told me at the tractor dealer it was right around the 12k mark but im not sure. When i get the numbers ill post them up for ya
Thanks man!
Thanks brother! i know you have some nice trailers, tractors yourself and a beautiful rig as well!
Thanks man!
Thanks brother! i know you have some nice trailers, tractors yourself and a beautiful rig as well!
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Not near max capacity but still a good workout for the IDI. I dragged home my 300SD back when my F250 was N/A with a stock exhaust 2.5" straight pipe exiting out behind the cab. The pictures are OK but the video talks!!!
http://www.eatoncomp.com/images/83me...e/IMG_0772.JPG
http://www.eatoncomp.com/images/83me...e/IMG_0781.JPG
Notice the stance of my truck. I have seen other brands of trucks carrying half the load and the rear wheels are damn near rubbing on the fender wells. Not to mention in the video, I didn't push the truck much past half throttle because I didn't want to lose the 300SD or burn too much fuel.
Bringing home the '83 Mercedes Benz 300SD - YouTube
Enjoy.
http://www.eatoncomp.com/images/83me...e/IMG_0772.JPG
http://www.eatoncomp.com/images/83me...e/IMG_0781.JPG
Notice the stance of my truck. I have seen other brands of trucks carrying half the load and the rear wheels are damn near rubbing on the fender wells. Not to mention in the video, I didn't push the truck much past half throttle because I didn't want to lose the 300SD or burn too much fuel.
Bringing home the '83 Mercedes Benz 300SD - YouTube
Enjoy.
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From: Hagerstown, Md
wow David.that's some serious combined gross,like stated w/4.10's & 37's putting her actual gearing back upwards of 3.55's.
just take 'er easy starting out to keep the drive shaft from twisting up like a pretzel lol.
wise man dropping her down into low range starting out on a steep hill.
if you double or triple up your overloads,she'll maintain her steering much better for ya.
nice looking combo.
just take 'er easy starting out to keep the drive shaft from twisting up like a pretzel lol.
wise man dropping her down into low range starting out on a steep hill.
if you double or triple up your overloads,she'll maintain her steering much better for ya.
nice looking combo.
Thanks again!
Unfortunately no one make a kit that mates up to the B&W hitch on the truck
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Lead Driver
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From: So. Jersey
Also check this out. 2535 Firestone Ride-Rite Rear Air Spring Kit, Air Helper Spring - TruckSpring.com You may be able to use this kit that puts the air springs inboard, check out the pdf instruction file. http://www.truckspring.com/installat...stone/2535.pdf
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From: Jupiter, Fl
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my truck pullin my mud truck. trailer is about 3k and the mud truck is about 6k if i had to guess
my truck pullin my mud truck. trailer is about 3k and the mud truck is about 6k if i had to guess
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From: Hagerstown, Md
I think he's saying the mount for the hitch doesn't allow room to mount airbag brackets to the frame. A little fabrication though, and you can bag anything.
Also check this out. 2535 Firestone Ride-Rite Rear Air Spring Kit, Air Helper Spring - TruckSpring.com You may be able to use this kit that puts the air springs inboard, check out the pdf instruction file. http://www.truckspring.com/installat...stone/2535.pdf
Also check this out. 2535 Firestone Ride-Rite Rear Air Spring Kit, Air Helper Spring - TruckSpring.com You may be able to use this kit that puts the air springs inboard, check out the pdf instruction file. http://www.truckspring.com/installat...stone/2535.pdf
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From: jeromesville oh
my 94 has a similar set-up to the firestone set up, it has a "timbren" set up on the front and rear, along with 7 rear leafs plus the helper, and 3 leafs up front. LOL needless to say it's "capacity" is....... let's just say i've hauled way more than i'm legally allowed. pete
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my 94 has a similar set-up to the firestone set up, it has a "timbren" set up on the front and rear, along with 7 rear leafs plus the helper, and 3 leafs up front. LOL needless to say it's "capacity" is....... let's just say i've hauled way more than i'm legally allowed. pete
