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When it comes to truck modifications
we can do it all. Whether its our truck or a truck you own, we can
make the modifications necessary to make it fit your application.
Below we go into detail on Wheelbase
Lengthening & Shortening, Auxiliary
Axles and Power Take Offs. All
modifications are done in house by our
experienced service department.
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| Wheelbase
Lengthening & Shortening |
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Before a truck's wheelbase is ever changed you
have to know exactly what length it needs to be. We have a
spreadsheet program from the NTEA that will tell us what each axle will
carry at different wheelbase lengths before we start. This way we
can maximize a trucks legal payload and explore the possible need and
benefit of extra axles.
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We use only the highest quality materials and components. Our
drivelines and jackshafts are provided by
Inland Truck Parts. Our
frame steel is provided by
T & W Steel and is broke to match existing
truck frames. You can visit Inland's web site at http://www.inlandtruck.com
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Throughout the
process of changing a truck's wheelbase, safety and reliability is a major
concern. Once we're done the truck will be at least as strong as
before and in most cases stronger. Don't let just any shop perform
this type of modification to your truck. The liability concerns are too
great.
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| Auxiliary
Axles |
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In today's competitive market, payload plays a major factor when setting
up a new unit. State, Local and Federal laws concerning truck
weights are being enforced more vigorously than ever. Also, safety
plays a major concern in which you don't want an axle carrying way more
than it was originally designed for.
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This is where an Auxiliary Axle can help. Once again we use the
spreadsheet mentioned and shown above to find out how you will benefit
from another axle and where the best placement would be in your particular
situation.
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When it comes to the axle itself, we are proud dealers of the Ridewell
make of suspensions. Ridewell Corp. of Springfield, Mo has a large
family of different suspensions to fit any application. Their
workmanship and attention to quality has proven them to be among the best
in their
field.
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Two of their models that we use the most are the
RCA-235
and the RSS-236
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The
RCA-235 is a
compact, lightweight suspension for use in pusher or trailing
applications. It features air ride and also air lift. It has a
capacity rating of 22,000 lbs. standard which is more than enough for most
applications.
The
RSS-236 is a
self-steering suspension for use in either pusher or trailing
applications. It also features air ride and air lift. It has a
capacity rating of 13,000 - 20,000 lbs. Available with automatic
raise when you put your truck in reverse or self-steering in reverse.
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the right is the finished product. The truck was then equipped with
a 28' Warren Feed Body and has a legal payload of approx. 20 tons.
The body features included: radio remote controls, bag shelf cover,
8 compartments, one piece top door and a 32' discharge auger. |
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For more information on these and other suspensions offered by Ridewell
you can visit their web site at http://www.ridewellcorp.com
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| Power
Take Offs |
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In selecting a Power Take Off (PTO) many different factors should be
addressed.
First
and foremost is the brand. We use the
Chelsea make of PTO's. There quality and longevity over the years
has proven them to be among the best on the market today.
Second is how your PTO should be
equipped. In most applications these
days hydraulic pumps can be bolted directly to the PTO which eliminates
the need of a drive shaft and decreases maintenance. In this case
the PTO would need to have a direct mount flange to accommodate the pump
mounting. Also on air brake trucks it is an advantage to use an air
shifter to engage the PTO instead of a cable which is prone to getting
stiff over time.
Third and most importantly is the
speed of the PTO. PTOs come in a
variety of different speeds and are
measured as a percentage of the engine's RPM. Correct
speed ensures that the hydraulic pump is producing the correct amount of
flow for an application's system. Too fast and the system will
overheat causing premature wearing of motors, pump, seals, etc. Too
slow and the system will not perform up to its potential. Each type
of body or application has its own requirements for gallons/min. flow and
certainly needs to be addressed before a PTO is selected.
Feed
trucks are stationary while unloading and only have to have enough
horsepower to run the pump. For this reason it is preferred to have
a PTO speed that allows the truck to run at lower RPMs reducing engine
wear and fuel consumption. Spreader trucks on the other hand run at
higher engine RPMs which requires a slower PTO in comparison. |
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To Contact Us
- Phone: (417)395-2191 or
E-mail: sales@richhilltruck.com |
