|
|
|||||||
| General Discussion A place to post off topic discussions. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
03-08-2011, 10:46 AM
|
||||
|
||||
After some scale dimensions for spread axle
Hi guys, if I were to make a spread axle trailer, how far should I space the axles, centre to centre? Thinking of building a trailer to match my truck and need to get the dimensions on paper.
__________________
Nick My Peterbilt build thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 
|
|
#2
03-08-2011, 12:05 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: After some scale dimensions for spread axle
Out here in the West, they have to be 11 ft. apart, which would be 9.42 inches (or 9 1/2 in.) center to center.
VERY hard on the tires when turning sharp corners...
__________________
WILDCAT T&C Jim B. Colorado Springs
|
|
#3
03-08-2011, 04:20 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: After some scale dimensions for spread axle
Thanks Jim, that helps a lot. Yes I imagine there's quite a lot of scrub going on with that kind of axle setup. Does anyone know if the spacing differs between states?
Thanks
__________________
Nick My Peterbilt build thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
#4
03-08-2011, 11:35 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: After some scale dimensions for spread axle
Actually anywhere in the US the have to be a min. of 10'2" center axle to center axle. any closer than that and they are considered a tandem. That would work out to 8.7142" or just under 8-23/32 or 221mm.
The only real difference between states is some of the western states allow you to go 84,000# with a spread, that is providing you register the truck for that much. In all 48 states you are allowed to put 20,000# per axle (40,000# group) on a spread.
__________________
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mike "DREAMWEAVER" Johnson To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 Rims and Tanks by ihbuilder / Grill and Visor by Brian in PA / Mirrors, Front and Rear Bumper, Back of Cab Lights, and Steering Arms by tc1cat / Fenders by Stylin n Profilin / Frame Rails by The Late Freddy Gear Drive Last edited by Dreamweaver; 03-08-2011 at 11:39 PM.
|
|
#5
03-09-2011, 05:32 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: After some scale dimensions for spread axle
Good info there, thanks Mike
__________________
Nick My Peterbilt build thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
