fxfymn Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 A friend is trying to separate the tractor from the trailer of his 1954 Maxim aerial. If anyone has done this we could use some advice on what to look out for. Specifically, what is the best place to jack the trailer? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf685f Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Never seen it done, but its going to take some cribbing. If its temporary to repair, how about airbags? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-185955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I have not done it, but my father has. He said it was a lot of work to disconnect all the hydraulic lines. What specifically do you need to know? I can ask him? Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cf685f Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I just went and looked at our tillers. They are not king pins. You will have to remove all the bolts. Counted like twenty or more around it, and atleast 3/4 or more in size. Guys inthe shop said you will atleast need a 1 inch impact with big compressor to break them free. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Mike, his primary concern is where to jack it. Another mutual friend saw this on the board and called me. He has done it before, so we should be good. Thanks for the help. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Take lots of pictures for posterity and of course for those of us who likes pictures Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Just use the outriggering system that used for raising the ladder. place heavy blocks under the pads so you have lift of the tractor then manually lift the trailer up so you can start to disconeck the bolts and the wires that go to all the lights that are in the turntable [ or 5th wheel ] plus the ground strap. When free from the turntable [but still under the trailer] then add more support to the main rails of the trailer. Lift it just enough to clear . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Did on this 55 twice ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 That's a bit ironic; it is the same model as the one we are doing. You will be on the "What in the hell are we doing wrong" call list. How are the trailer brakes activated on your rig? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31169-separating-the-tractor-from-a-tillered-aerial-trailer/#findComment-186453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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