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 ?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...h_DSCN4304.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ged1/017-8.jpg

Cheers Cossett

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The ride is so much smoother when you have the long wheelbase...But mostly...It looks Awesome!!!..:D:D

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It's mostly a look, Cossett. :D

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That's what I was thinking as I too was pondering the stretched trucks. They must be pretty much road only as it would make it trick or impossible to get into some spots.

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.

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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.

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Give me 40 acres.... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDxVJ471hyg

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Give me a couple feet ;):D

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Give me a truck so I can find out...:mad:

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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????

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FOFLMAO. . . . could your feet reach the pedals?

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I read somewhere? maybe on GT that there is a 60ft rule to do with load limits could someone please explain???:confused: :confused: :confused:

John