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Cossett
09-05-2010, 12:22 PM
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/a290/steelerfan123/Peterbilt/th_DSCN4304.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii280/bagged1/017-8.jpg

Cheers Cossett
Stylin n profilin
09-05-2010, 12:29 PM
The ride is so much smoother when you have the long wheelbase...But mostly...It looks Awesome!!!..:D:D
Tamiya Cowboy
09-05-2010, 12:49 PM
Yep they look way cooler and they do ride much smoother but do take much more room to turn.. Ahh the price you pay to look LARGE.
Espeefan
09-05-2010, 04:04 PM
It's mostly a look, Cossett. :D
Thorsteenster
09-05-2010, 05:11 PM
Yep they look way cooler and they do ride much smoother but do take much more room to turn.. Ahh the price you pay to look LARGE.

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.
Tamiya Cowboy
09-05-2010, 05:37 PM
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.


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.
Espeefan
09-05-2010, 06:04 PM
Give me 40 acres.... :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDxVJ471hyg
ihbuilder
09-05-2010, 08:21 PM
Give me a couple feet ;):D
Bigrigger
09-05-2010, 08:39 PM
Give me a truck so I can find out...:mad:
Izzy
09-06-2010, 08:50 AM
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????
CorbettTrailers
09-06-2010, 05:22 PM
Give me a truck so I can find out...:mad:

FOFLMAO. . . . could your feet reach the pedals?
oldboy
09-13-2010, 05:46 PM
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