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Yeah I want to remove those hoses entirely. I’ve already removed SOVs. Removing hoses and capping them at the frame mounted valves shouldn’t be an issue since that would essentially be the same as closing the ball valves (in my mind). Intent being to retain functionality of the trailer brakes...

Ok well thanks for checking on that. I think my issues are likely from me trying to charge the system from the front glad hand and possibly blowing some debris up into the check valves.

dang ok well let me know if you get a chance. i removed mine and now having some issues with parking brake setting but starting to think it’s an unrelated issue and likely a bad check valve or 2 way valve up front.

@ckouba I tried to find it early on in your build but didn't see you mention it...curious when you removed the 5th wheel brake hookups did you just have to remove the lines and cap the fittings at the control valves on the frame?

Very cool, I’m looking to create my own body if I can ever secure a 1088 to build it on. Looks like you may be using Google Sketchup for the design? Also is that a lift gate on the rear or a fold down platform?

Thank you that would be awesome, I have a pretty extensive background in 3D modeling as a hobbyist so modifying wouldn't be a problem. If it's easier, maybe you could share over google docs in the meantime since I imagine the file is rather large? Also any additions I make I would be happy to...

Where did you find the CAD files for the truck or would you be able to share those too?