Gooseneck distance to bedrails...??
02-20-2008, 08:45 PM
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OilGuy,
The trailer has a V-Nose so this will cut down on the drag I would go for the clearance myself as what little money you save on fuel you'll be spending at the body shop..
Just my .05 worth
The trailer has a V-Nose so this will cut down on the drag I would go for the clearance myself as what little money you save on fuel you'll be spending at the body shop..
Just my .05 worth
02-20-2008, 11:11 PM
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Well that was the closest picture I could find for the one I got... The one I got is not a V nose...
What should the minimum be over the rails?? 8"? 10"? 12"?
I pretty much figured I am going to have to get the height by lowering the axles... I am going to section the gooseneck 4" also which should level me out >> after that I need to add height >> Only place I am going to get that is Wheels and tires and spacer over the axle...
Can someone tell me the best way to guestimate how much I can gain with a taller tire?? I have a 205 70 R15 >> How much taller is a 265 70 R16??
I found a nice set of wheels and tires on Ebay that are chevy takeoffs ... they are 16" with a 6 x 5.5 bolt pattern so they should work... $300 and the tires look new.
Irritating having to modify this trailer so much to fit my truck! I hope it turns out good.
OG
What should the minimum be over the rails?? 8"? 10"? 12"?
I pretty much figured I am going to have to get the height by lowering the axles... I am going to section the gooseneck 4" also which should level me out >> after that I need to add height >> Only place I am going to get that is Wheels and tires and spacer over the axle...
Can someone tell me the best way to guestimate how much I can gain with a taller tire?? I have a 205 70 R15 >> How much taller is a 265 70 R16??
I found a nice set of wheels and tires on Ebay that are chevy takeoffs ... they are 16" with a 6 x 5.5 bolt pattern so they should work... $300 and the tires look new.
Irritating having to modify this trailer so much to fit my truck! I hope it turns out good.
OG
02-21-2008, 06:39 AM
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Don't get car/truck tires, get trailer tires or 16" 10 ply.
Don't take this the wrong way Oilguy, I am not trying to bash on you but I don't understand the point of "looking good" at the risk of damaging your rig and/or probably injuring yourself or somebody, this doesn't make sense.
If the trailer doesn't look leveled empty, let it be. I guarantee you it will level itself when it's loaded.
As a comparison look all the semi aluminum flatbeds, when empty they make a huge arch, that's to compensate for the flexing when loaded.
They look "goofy" but there's a reason to that, and I can guarantee the truck driver doesn't care much what it looks, just what it can carry.
Give it at least 10" or more, you won't regret it.
Don't take this the wrong way Oilguy, I am not trying to bash on you but I don't understand the point of "looking good" at the risk of damaging your rig and/or probably injuring yourself or somebody, this doesn't make sense.
If the trailer doesn't look leveled empty, let it be. I guarantee you it will level itself when it's loaded.
As a comparison look all the semi aluminum flatbeds, when empty they make a huge arch, that's to compensate for the flexing when loaded.
They look "goofy" but there's a reason to that, and I can guarantee the truck driver doesn't care much what it looks, just what it can carry.
Give it at least 10" or more, you won't regret it.
02-21-2008, 10:30 AM
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Personally I have had way better luck with buying good 16" 10 ply truck tires for use on stock trailers etc, they have given much better performance than "Trailer Tires" in my experience. I have bought both new truck tires and good take offs and both have served well.
In fact, the local tire shop I deal with has often reccomended truck tires over trailer stuff.
Just my experience.
In fact, the local tire shop I deal with has often reccomended truck tires over trailer stuff.
Just my experience.
02-21-2008, 01:47 PM
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Personally I have had way better luck with buying good 16" 10 ply truck tires for use on stock trailers etc, they have given much better performance than "Trailer Tires" in my experience. I have bought both new truck tires and good take offs and both have served well.
In fact, the local tire shop I deal with has often reccomended truck tires over trailer stuff.
Just my experience.
In fact, the local tire shop I deal with has often reccomended truck tires over trailer stuff.
Just my experience.
I meant if they are 15" or less use tires made for trailer use, don't get car tires or load range C.
I deal with many boat and small equipment trailers, you won't believe what people do to save a couple of bucks, then they wreck the equipment.
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