farmer52 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Why are the U and R front directional lamps located differently? The U models are about midway on the front fender and the R models are mounted near the front.Signed Curious Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38698-u-and-r-front-directional-lamps/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Just a quick thought-the radius of the B fender. Having it too far forward would have the signal blinking at the ground and/or in the drivers face.The R model was a bit more square allowing the signal to be placed forward more.Might not be correct, but I am watching Kelly Cass right now, so my mind is following another radius Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38698-u-and-r-front-directional-lamps/#findComment-276976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hat,Saw Kelly earlier with dress and hose....yum yum! But I digress... I was asking about the U not the B. But watching Kelly I understand. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38698-u-and-r-front-directional-lamps/#findComment-276995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I thought they were easer to hit and thus do more damage to the fiberglass, I always thought of mickey mouse ears when I see a r model turn signals, reminds me of a after thought that was poorly placed..............but hey that's just my thoughts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38698-u-and-r-front-directional-lamps/#findComment-277004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 The turn signals mounted mid way on the U model fenders do two things. 1) Further back the help move the center of gravity back to prevent see sawing. 2) Being mid way they are less prone to damage if it falls over on it's side due to over weight driver. 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38698-u-and-r-front-directional-lamps/#findComment-277014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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