Originally Posted by
miked
Glad to things are going so well. So do you have an eye out for the next truck or is this one going to last for a while? Mike
This one has a strong engine, front brakes need to be done before the next safety. If the engine does calve I have a spare that is even in better condition with much less miles.
Jack has an old grain truck that was converted into a trailer, they left the differential under it for an axle which also has hydraulic brakes. Just got off the phone with the safety inspection guys making an inquiry about that diff being legal for a trailer axle.
The good news is it is, bad news is that I want air brakes which means I would have to swap out the axle, no big deal I have one to install. Then I need to add an air tank and a few other goodies. If your wondering why all the fuss about having air brakes.
With air brakes I can install a spring brake which when the trailer is parked stays put until aired up. So when your backing up to the trailer to hitch up your not chasing it around the yard. Plus with the spring brake theres no need th chalk the wheels, unless your doing a drivers examination.
Jack's trailer has a nice long box on it with a hydraulic hoist, I have an open ( spare ) spool valve on the crane that could be plumbed to operate the hoist. It's still not the trailer I desire but the price is right.
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