So here's a question kind of on topic. My truck has a 12k front axle. I scaled it with full fuel and empty water, myself and my son in the front seats. Front axle weighed 12, 060 lbs. Now, I have 200 gallon fresh water tanks and they are completely behind the rear axle line (single rear axle). So, if I filled those with water it might lighten the weight on the front just a few pounds?
Also, I saw a truck/tractor that looked identical to mine but had a much heavier front axle by the looks of the front tires. I located a 16k front axle that looks like it might bolt onto my truck. Is that all it would take, including larger tires for a heavier load rating? Or is there more to it? Think it would improve the ride up front or make it worse? I know the Columbia's have an air ride front axle, I wonder if those are interchangeable with the FL112 frames? Mine is steel springs up front. Maybe I should pay a visit to a truck spring suspension shop and pick the guys brains too?
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'03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio
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