b61fred Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hey, I have found a jake brake set up in arizona for a 220 cummins, The thing weighs like 200 lbs. with all the stuff that goes with it. I am not in a big hurry for it but I don't want to pay a fortune for these things. I had a auxiliery transmission shipped by fed-ex from indiana to north dakota. It weighed 375 lbs and it cost 400 bucks to ship it by Fed-ex. I would think there is a better solution. need some help b61 fred Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've had the best prices using a common carrier like Yellow.And I've had good luck with UPS - freight service.Fed-Ex is great, if I'm in a hurry for things at work.Yellow is my 1st choice, though, for truck stuff, if I can't find someone with room on a trailer.Be sure the little parts are all boxed up really well,and best if the whole thing is on a good pallet too.Paul VS Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/#findComment-36770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hey,I have found a jake brake set up in arizona for a 220 cummins, The thing weighs like 200 lbs. with all the stuff that goes with it. I am not in a big hurry for it but I don't want to pay a fortune for these things. I had a auxiliery transmission shipped by fed-ex from indiana to north dakota. It weighed 375 lbs and it cost 400 bucks to ship it by Fed-ex. I would think there is a better solution. need some help b61 fredI wouldn't think just a Jake assy. would be that heavy but I don't know, never seen one for a Cummins.Email me the address of origin, I get good rates on shipping, (thanks to family).Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/#findComment-36774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KO1927 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've used Con-Way for a transmission for my F150. It worked out pretty well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/#findComment-36795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Fred,I'm thinking the whole thing would be 100 lbs or less.The jake cages and spacers are all you need.Rocker arms and such are not needed as I remember.The rocker arms are the same, valve covers are the same, etc.Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/#findComment-36815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockmen027 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 What about the only national freight carrier that has a fleet of Macks, use ABF! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/#findComment-36822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Ya, don't use an expidited type carrier. A nice solid wood box and drop it off at Yellow or the like and you shouldn't pay much for it. I ship stuff like that out from work, but luckily we get discounted rates. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/9741-shipping-a-jake-brake/#findComment-37034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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