I may install a lift axle next year when my truck will be over 6 months old. RS Body in Ivel,KY. is offering a Page 20K rated lift axle installed with 2 tires and wheels for approx. $5000 incl. FET.
In Ft. Wayne I get a price for a Watson-Chalin 13.2K rated axle for $6500. Both co's suggest 215/75R17.5 rubber due to cheaper cost for wheels, brakes, etc and they will allow a capacity of 18000 lbs. Since I can only plate 46 GVW anyway, why not 2- 255/70R22.5 tires which will give me 11K, and a total GVW 44K? Then plate the truck for either 42 or 48 MI. (if I really want the 44) Point: I can only add 13K maximum (total 34 on rear)- or do I settle for 11K max.
Cost is a factor, as I'm not sure enough freight will make it cost-effective. If I ever want more capacity up to 46, I could always add two more tires and wheels. Anyone use the 17.5's.?? Clearance is an issue as I have only 26" from bottom of frame to ground. 255's might require cutting wheel wells into bottom of box. Thanks
In Ft. Wayne I get a price for a Watson-Chalin 13.2K rated axle for $6500. Both co's suggest 215/75R17.5 rubber due to cheaper cost for wheels, brakes, etc and they will allow a capacity of 18000 lbs. Since I can only plate 46 GVW anyway, why not 2- 255/70R22.5 tires which will give me 11K, and a total GVW 44K? Then plate the truck for either 42 or 48 MI. (if I really want the 44) Point: I can only add 13K maximum (total 34 on rear)- or do I settle for 11K max.
Cost is a factor, as I'm not sure enough freight will make it cost-effective. If I ever want more capacity up to 46, I could always add two more tires and wheels. Anyone use the 17.5's.?? Clearance is an issue as I have only 26" from bottom of frame to ground. 255's might require cutting wheel wells into bottom of box. Thanks