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RaqiGirl
Apr 29, 2013Explorer
Mike Up wrote:RaqiGirl wrote:
2005 Volvo VNL780
Why did you put a 5th wheel extension so far behind the axle?? With such a short wheelbase (for a Semi), wouldn't that make the steering feel light??
My sisters L8000 had the trailer sit right over the axle. She had the truck where it would use either a 5th wheel or gooseneck.
The axle is setup in the same place as the front axle when it was still a 3-axle truck. The short wheelbase, the front axle setback and a sharp front axle cut (55 degrees) makes it a very maneuverable truck, actually turning within the radius of a dually longbed. It's really very nice to drive with trailer on the back end.
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