|
|
|||||||
| General Discussion A place to post off topic discussions. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
09-05-2010, 12:22 PM
|
||||
|
||||
1:1 stretch truck question
Hi all
I was wondering what is the purpose of having a stretched frame on your US rigs is compared to a standard/short frame rig like we have here in Australia ?   Cheers Cossett
__________________
RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 Love my Kenworths To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Cossett; 09-05-2010 at 12:25 PM. 
|
|
#2
09-05-2010, 12:29 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
The ride is so much smoother when you have the long wheelbase...But mostly...It looks Awesome!!!..
__________________
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. One Bus Stop Short Of The Short Bus...
|
|
#3
09-05-2010, 12:49 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
Yep they look way cooler and they do ride much smoother but do take much more room to turn.. Ahh the price you pay to look LARGE.
__________________
Paul W. "Tamiya Cowboy" HI.. My name is Paul.. And.. I.. Have a Cabover Addiction. RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 "LET IT EAT" Like Us on Facebook "Corn Field Mafia" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
#5
09-05-2010, 05:11 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
Quote:
Does it make much of a difference in ride? I mean the seats are pretty comfy with a suspension of their own, from what I've heard anyway.
__________________
Call me Thor, it's short for Thorsteenster. In VA? Check out To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
#6
09-05-2010, 05:37 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
Quote:
It makes a lot difference in ride ride in a truck that is 225 or 230 and ride in a large car that is 330 it is a HUGE difference in ride and a good driver can make a long rig back about where he wants it.
__________________
Paul W. "Tamiya Cowboy" HI.. My name is Paul.. And.. I.. Have a Cabover Addiction. RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 "LET IT EAT" Like Us on Facebook "Corn Field Mafia" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
#7
09-05-2010, 06:04 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
__________________
Nathan
|
|
#8
09-05-2010, 08:21 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
Give me a couple feet
__________________
RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
#10
09-06-2010, 08:50 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
I think I remember my dad saying something about using stretched tractors on trucks hauling flamables - safety thing - they also had powered fifth wheel disconnects - but I think those were outlawed - anybody confirm this????
|
|
#11
09-06-2010, 05:22 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: 1:1 stretch truck question
Quote:
__________________
ECMT Members: Join your Group. Go to your username in the top right corner of the page and click on it. When your profile opens go down to group memberships, Click on East Coast Mini Truckers, The social group will open and scroll down And in the middle it you will see "Join Group" Click on it and then confirm that you REALLY wanna join. [SIZE="2"]
|
|
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Linear Mode
