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    Drive shaft angle/vibration question

    Look at the angle from the pinion (the flange on the rear end) and the rearmost drive shaft. there should be very little angle here. If I'm understanding you correctly.... going from front to rear, you have: 1st Drive shaft exits the transmission ---> angles down towards the first carrier...
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    Small dropped garage behind axle

    What dimensions do you need to store the two bikes? What is your desired overall height of the rig when you're finished?
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    Transmission Conversion?

    I do have a complete very low mileage tractor (less 5th wheel) that I was going to turn into a water truck. The big cam III doesn't meet the new California emissions standards though, (motorhomes are exempt) It has the Big Cam III and the 5 speed direct drive Allisoin with lockup in 2nd...
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    Transmission Conversion?

    It is possible. A few questions... what is your rear end ratio? What transmission are you using now and what gears do you usually use? What is the weight of the rig? Also, what are you wanting to spend on the conversion? I have several rigs with NTC400's (big cam 3) and 5 speed...
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    Water/holding tanks

    We're planning to weld them. There are several vids on youtube detailing various processes. We plan to use an extrusion welder that heats the work piece and filler material at the same time. We're in southern California. I would be happy to have you over to the shop if you were closer. In...
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    Water/holding tanks

    We've decided to build our own tanks from poly. We're early in the process, (just ordered the material). I'll let you know how they turn out when we've finished the first one! Where are you located?
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    Frame / Wheelbase - Used Cl 8's for Conversion

    Nate, Frames are stretched by custom builders, (like in the water truck business) by bolting fish plates over the welds, adding steel plate to the exterior, or even double framing the whole truck behind the cab, (we did a stretch with a double frame from the cab back). You can also stop the...

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