j_martell Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Got cross locks? Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-231652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyFruit Trucking Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Camelback rules in the heavy stuff!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-231666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Seen my buddy the other night (mentioned him before, the guy with them EPA07 MP7 with the dpf issues), he said his boss man ordered a 2014 GU813 (as he had heard good thing about the def systems). But, this one's got the SPIF crap and air ride, so after doing what I could to explain to him about the SPIF (over a few "pops"), we got talking about the air ride......needless the say, he is cautiously optimistic obout the improved ride.....only real advice I could offer is "make sure that thing has full locks)..... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-231795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 what is spif Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-231916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 New ontario weight laws. Automatic lift axles basically. Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-231940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 oh i thought it was some new emmission crap or electronic crap i didnt know about. you had me worried . im going to look at my new titan tommorow and i was woried lol. its got hendrickson haulmaxx 46k lb . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-231941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Beause certain meathead "drivers" don't know how to use pushers and tags, the truck calculates the weight and drops/pressurises the axle accordingly....no driver control......bs......glad we're grandfathered for a little while at least..... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-232000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I have just sold my 86 r model on camel back and replaced it with a 99 ch on air ride and i can't believe how hopeless the newer rig is off road. What can i change or do to get more traction?Get the R model back! 2 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-232063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcotkg Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have a T ride on my Autocar / Volvo log truck. Its 46 k axles. It rides good and articulates very well. I have never broken a spring, but have replaced the rubber blocks between the axle and spring pack. One or two torque rods. I've had it for 4 or 5 years and run off road quite often. Had itacross the scales at 98100lbs on 4 axles. It handled it OK. Hauling logs it seems tohave the lean and it scares me, maybe just because I'm not used to it (I haul pipe mostly and is a low load). All in all I'm pleased with it.I've never ran a truck with Camelback, but do own one (My LJ). It has been around so long it is obviously a great suspension. Same with Hendrickson spring / walking beam.My KW has extended leaf Hendrickson under it. Rides like a truck... Only problem I have with it is as soon as you spin trying to climb a hill or whatever the wheels bounce like basket balls and you're stuck. The Neway air ride and the T ride I have a guy can spin and paw out of a hole if need be. Any thoughts on how to dampen the bouncing? I've seen those beams with shocks on each end maybe thats the answer?Thanks,Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-232881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass coast earthmoving Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 84 superdog The bloke that bought the R model loves it and won't sell it back. Im going to need cross locks for the CH because when the truck is empty I can't get traction off road. Do you know if you modify the Hendrickson Air Ride suspension to get more travel up and down or different air pressure in each bag when the truck is empty. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-233625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just toggle air dump switch as you drive...don't let it completely deflate (driveline angles & such) but keep it from fully airing up, too, as you want to make sure both axles are on the ground. That & locking in the power divider is about all I've ever needed to do to get around a site without too much trouble... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34455-hendrickson-vs-camelback-suspension/page/2/#findComment-233746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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