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Old 01-21-2017, 10:51 AM
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Default Re: Michigan Gravel Train

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Originally Posted by Lil Giants View Post
I see what you mean about the suspension, perhaps with regular use it will improve. Gonna take a heavy trk to pull the combo in the dirt! A chunk of plate steel in the trl frame right over 5th wheel?
I think it might Joe. The supplied springs are very stiff so they might soften. On the first trailer I built using them, I changed out the springs in the rear axle so that it sagged a bit. On the longer trailers it isn't as noticeable so the last couple I have left as is. These ones are relatively short so I will "address" the issue with some spacers. The truck is going to need some grunt and traction unless it's run on the flat. Not a bad idea to add some tongue weight.

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Originally Posted by neil burritt View Post
that truck looks totally awesome
Thanks, it's not too bad.

I added a push bar to the rear trailer and a few other details yesterday. Need to finish the tarps and get them ready for coating.




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