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I find it slightly funny that they even list it as RADIUS. Makes it sound BETTER I guess. An 86 ' turning CIRCLE sounds Titanic. 43 ' radius is nicer. I actually DO KNOW why, but that's ok. Drove a 5 axle dumper for a short while. 92 ' radius with the tags both down. NOT fun on City streets.
Baxter, yer dead on. It was state of the art at the time. This set up is amazing.
Robot, laws vary from State to State. If yer using it commercial you will ALMOST certainly need a CDL. If recreational, gotta check with DMV in state where registered.
:shock: . :roll: . :grin: By crackeeeee ! ! ! Wut'll they think of next ? Actually, this, or somethin' like it, has been around for AGES. Had a independent air system on our Hydraulic brake dump trucks to tow the flatbed with the steam shovel on it. YES, a steam shovel.
Awesome info though...
Jb, am talking about so he can air up and down 6 valves, instead of 10. I guess ya could put a shut-off at each stem. Open, adjust pressure, and close. Just never seen a set-up like that. Had a Y-thingy for my dually pick ups and they were AWESOME. Air UP for loads, then way down for...
Not hearsay, Tin, fact. Only two kinds of Rockwell axle owners. Those that HAVE replaced CV boots, and those that WILL.
The tighter and more often ya turn, the sooner it WILL happen. The new "silicone" ones are "better" but still tear eventually.
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