Deere500a
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Floats have a 11300lbs -/+ per tire rating. Check the rating on the front tires, to see if they can carry the weight
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Hot D@mn, I bought a Truck!
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Soodude
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I know in Michigan that a Tandem dump truck can legally carry 50k lbs as long as it has the wide steers. 16k per rear axle and 18k for the front steer but from what I was looking at in our load limits book a Triaxle can only carry 54400 lbs. since the lift axle comes into play you can only put 13k per rear axle and only 15400 lbs on the front steer. I don't remember how much that lift axle and framing weigh but I was wondering if you would be better off getting rid of the drop axle and running it as a tandem instead? Would be a little cheaper on your plating costs, less cost for replacing lift tires. I know there are quite a few guys around here that do that since running a triaxle is only a couple dollars more per hour than a tandem. Just my .02 cents if it makes any sense LOL
1toomanyhobbies
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Well Crap!
I found out today that the truck will need a steering gear box, a u joint, and a pitman arm. I had noticed there was some play in the steering but didn't think it was a too badl. Well, this is one of those cases where an education can be expensive thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeT0i7ii54k
I found out today that the truck will need a steering gear box, a u joint, and a pitman arm. I had noticed there was some play in the steering but didn't think it was a too badl. Well, this is one of those cases where an education can be expensive thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeT0i7ii54k
tireman
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There are three different sizes of "floats", each with a different load capacity.There's the 385(15), 425(16.5) and 445(18).
Soodude
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You buying a new steering box? I would check around for a decent place that rebuilds them.... I know there is a place in Newberry Michigan that rebuilds them, Neal's truk parts. They rebuild our spring packs and our trannies for us and have nice prices
I just watched your you tube video....you have a very good attitude about maint. on your new truck. Good luck with the repair!
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I agree. Rebuilds are acceptable for a steering box and a host of other components. Usually about half the price of brand new and in spec to orginal manufacturer design.
CRAFT
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Hmmmmmm ! .....looked at the vid ...gotta go at the moment to Fire Practice night, but I think I will suggest a couple of things first before you jump into the river .......check if it's a ross steering box and if you can see a model # on it and I will fill you in a bit later .....ttfn ....gk