earthmover Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'm looking at purchasing a 1998 RD tandem dump that doesn't have a pintle or the valve for air to the rear. My question is could the cab valve and plumbing for the air to the rear be added easily and how costly? Is it even worth doing or find a truck that has it already done? What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31803-adding-air-lines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 It is pretty easy to do and not much money. Check with some dump truck operators for a shop in your area.Not having a pintle or air to the rear shouldn't be a deal breaker if the rest of the truck checks out. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31803-adding-air-lines/#findComment-192501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TozziWelding Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 It is not a big deal, I have done it for a few guys, I want to say last time I did one parts and labor were under $500. That was just the air lines, not building and installing a pintle plate. A good heavy, properly installed pintle plate is going to be some $$$ the price of steel is up and I would use 1" plate, plus a good HD hook is over $100. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31803-adding-air-lines/#findComment-192541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmover Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks for the help. I wasn't to worried to much about the plate and pintle as much as the cab valve and the plumbing and the air tank. Glad it's not a deal breaker. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31803-adding-air-lines/#findComment-192786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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