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    Just a couple quick questions about recovering a 5ton

    Ya I figured that pulling the wheels would be a last resort. Thanks for the info guys.
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    Just a couple quick questions about recovering a 5ton

    Thanks, The trailer Id use isn't mine so im not sure on how high it is. I figured if nothing else I could pull the wheels and tires off and just set it down on blocks.
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    Have a question for Appel

    I was browsing through some threads and I came across this thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?97320-Appels-932a2-flatbed-work-plow-truck&highlight=appels+flatbed And I have a couple questions about the truck. About how high was the top of the bed? also what brand of bed did you...
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    Just a couple quick questions about recovering a 5ton

    I know the trailer has enough capacity. IIRC its either a 50 or 53 footer spread axle I believe.
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    Question for those with air ride

    For those of you that have bobbed your truck and installed air ride. If you dump the air out of the bags how far does the frame drop? Just trying to get an idea for a possible project
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    Just a couple quick questions about recovering a 5ton

    Can a 5 ton be hauled on a step deck semi trailer? Its a 923 on super singles if it makes a difference. Also do most bases have a loading dock? Specifcaly the one in Lincoln NE? And has anybody got one from there before? just wondering if it was a good experiance
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    Couple questions from a new guy

    Dad and I were wondering about this: What about scrapping the stock bed and build a flatbed that will sit much lower on the frame? Combine that with converting the rear to air ride and having a dump valve to allow the rear to "kneel". How much lower could you get the deck to sit? Could you get...
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    Couple questions from a new guy

    What are the issues you're reffering to? and can the tire issues be fixed? Im sorry for the dumb questions.
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    Couple questions from a new guy

    OK thanks I guess my next question is about how tall is a duece with a flatbed on it?
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    Couple questions from a new guy

    About how high is the bed on your truck triple C? Our thoughts with the 5 ton would be that if we did bob it that even with the extra axle off it would still be heavy duty enough for what we would want. The air only brakes and power steering was a big plus too
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    Howdy from Nebraska!

    Just saying hi Im a new guy here and to MV in general!
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    Couple questions from a new guy

    Hey guys my dad and I have a couple of questions for you. Ive done some searching but havent found any answers really to my questions. First weve be contemplating getting a MV for a truck to use on the farm. Currently we have 2 2.5ton chevy grain trucks both with gas engines. One is a 66 and...
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