I want to add a axle to my dump truck (it was originally a road truck with sleeper and all). I bought the truck about 3 years ago. It has been a dump truck since around the 2000's. I would like to add the axle so I can haul more weight but I fear that will cause frame problems from the added weight. I can haul 17 tons the way the truck sits how after axle install I can get 19 tons maybe more just depends on how much extra weight I add to the truck. its a 1988 Westernstar 4964F single frame about 5/16 thick currently.
Adding a drop axle
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by n4ane, Nov 11, 2022.
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5/16" thick but how tall is the channel? Looks a little taller than the typical OTR truck. If it is, that'll be a lot stronger.
Can always get inserts made and sleeve the frame. I had a few bent up for a project a couple years back and it was like $50/foot CAD. Labour will be the PITA part of that though. -
Would regular mild steel be ok to use as reinforcement? Or should it be I believe is called A36? -
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So will the current frame be ok as is or should I double frame it?
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What’s the wheel base?
What rear suspension?
I would think you’re probably marginal
I would be concerned about problems around the hoist from concentrated loads and possibly between the rear springs and hinge.
I wouldn’t use a36…which is regular low strength structural steel
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I can't believe you can haul 17 tons now. I can only legal a bit over 13 tons. 2000 W900B with 315s on the steer. It is a purpose built dump truck though.
By the time you add the weight and expense of inserting your frame, buying the tag, and the risk of damage on job sites when the tag is lifted as you probably only have a 12k steer axle, I would say you would be better off leaving it as is.
Just my 2 cents worth.Jubal Early Times, W923 and n4ane Thank this. -
Thats what I was thinking was rear suspension and in between drives and front suspension I mean that a lot of space for there to be nothing
Its got the old neway air ride
Also If I am going to go thru the trouble I will get the correct medal and from the sounds of it should be qt100Oxbow Thanks this. -
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