Dump axle question

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  1. Dwight Goertzen

    Dwight Goertzen Bobtail Member

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    Hello I just bought a 2017 Wilson commander hopper. It's a tandem axle with one being a lift axle. I am new to lift axles and am wondering if mine is working properly? There a gray box on the front of the trailer where the switch is for the lift. When I switch it to drop my axle down the whole suspension on the trailer drops its air then the axle drops and then everything airs back up...is this normal operation? Thanx for any help!
     
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  3. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    Yes that is normal.The reason it does that is to equalize the pressure through out the system so you don't blow bags
     
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    Dwight Goertzen Bobtail Member

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    Ok! So then I assume that would be normal procedure for when I lift it as well?
     
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    NightWind Road Train Member

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    Yes. Basically a lift axle is lifted by the stationary axle filling up the air bags on it , Actually it's overfilling them but it's designed that way so no harm no foul
     
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    Dwight Goertzen Bobtail Member

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    Alright thanx for answering my question!
     
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    Any time glad to help!
     
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