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Chalmers Suspension kit, junked my old air ride. Dump truck build 101. Peterbilt 579 conversion

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  • čas přidán 31. 03. 2022
  • Converting over the road air ride to Chalmers walking beams. Peterbilt Dump truck build. Sleeper removal kit for 579 Peterbilt.

Komentáře • 21

  • @JerichoRally
    @JerichoRally Před rokem +2

    Fantastic!! Can't tell you how long I've looked for a video like this. Your explanation of the "heavy" 12k front is EXACTLY what I've been looking for!! Thank you very much!!!

  • @j.c.smithprojects
    @j.c.smithprojects Před 9 měsíci +1

    i make my most money on inoperative trucks. so many people give up on them because of high shop repair costs. we do all our work our self. so we can do a lot more. i am so happy i found your channel. you do a lot of the same things we do. look forwards to seeing more! subbed!

  • @jim-zx7gz
    @jim-zx7gz Před 4 měsíci

    Drove a truck eith a Chalmers. Extremely stable. The ride was actually pretty good. The other drivers said the same thing. Prefer it over most air rides

    • @AJ-zg7sc
      @AJ-zg7sc Před 3 měsíci

      I drove a crane truck with a Chalmers for 20 mins and I needed advil for my back afterwards

    • @jim-zx7gz
      @jim-zx7gz Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@AJ-zg7sc ya it's weird....I drove some four spring Reyco that were great and drove some that would put you thru the roof....guess there are many factors......I didn't expect the truck I drove with the ,Chalmers to be good at all..but it was

    • @AJ-zg7sc
      @AJ-zg7sc Před 3 měsíci

      @@jim-zx7gz I'm curious how the Hendrickson haulmaxx compares to it

  • @dillongreaves9452
    @dillongreaves9452 Před rokem

    Be cool to see a video on it finished 👌

    • @DaycabDaycabs
      @DaycabDaycabs  Před rokem +1

      Been a long summer. We actually are picking it back up next week. I’ll start posting again. Thanks

  • @corey97140
    @corey97140 Před rokem

    Just curious if the Cummins spun the front drive gear? My Pete 388 tow truck blew its x15 at 65k 😭

    • @DaycabDaycabs
      @DaycabDaycabs  Před rokem

      When I got it the motor was full of antifreeze this motor was probably the worst of them. It’s getting a Detroit in January.

  • @tonyg4502
    @tonyg4502 Před rokem

    Cool build. Hey that Blue /green cab in the background looks like a Peterbilt 579. What is that cab extension on it?

    • @DaycabDaycabs
      @DaycabDaycabs  Před rokem

      Hi Tony . Yes that cab was a prototype for Peterbilt that our company built. It is being released in 2022 as the Extended Cab across all Peterbilt models. It is really cool gives you 10” more cab room and move the seat back 2” at the base. There are some photos on our Facebook.
      I’m about to finish that charmers project.

    • @tonyg4502
      @tonyg4502 Před rokem

      Oh that’s awesome! Even 379’s? Glad you are getting closer with the project!

  • @jimstone2286
    @jimstone2286 Před rokem

    Fuel tank brackets are on the top. That doesn't seem right to me

    • @Freedom37854
      @Freedom37854 Před rokem +1

      All Peterbilt fuel tank bracket are on the top.

    • @jimstone2286
      @jimstone2286 Před rokem

      @@Freedom37854 I never noticed. But then again all my trucks are Macks Kenworths and Western stars.
      I am curious about that bracket Mount and the torque rods that you put on top of the housing.

  • @robpeters5204
    @robpeters5204 Před měsícem

    You need a heavy spec to make a dump truck. Just because you say so does not mean it is.
    This is why people get killed on the roads because of this garbage.
    No double frame, no heavy front I beam, no heavy rears. All that weight you will break something.
    This is why you don’t take a road tractor and convert into a dump truck.
    So many ticking time bombs on the roads.

    • @DaycabDaycabs
      @DaycabDaycabs  Před měsícem

      You have no idea what you are talking about. This truck will have a 50,000 lb gvw. I have 35 years running this exact set up. 12, front 40 rears 5,000, steerable drop 55,000 gvw single frame. You should travel a little. There are many types of dump trucks. Not all are double frame. 20,000 none steer drops. With 18 ft boxes with 80,000 lb gvw. Thanks for your comment.

  • @GlennGoryl
    @GlennGoryl Před rokem

    Thank you for doing this. (IMO), we do not need to see you. More truck/less you.

  • @clarencetetterton7097
    @clarencetetterton7097 Před 2 měsíci

    You going to regret doing that. Its strong and all that but it rides like shit. Your back will let you know.

    • @DaycabDaycabs
      @DaycabDaycabs  Před 2 měsíci

      Got to get those walking beams some how. Way better than spring. There is some nice system available but you can’t get retro kits.