I am always amazed at all the knowledge you have about dump trucks, your videos are always educational whether about being their own boss, to buying your first dump truck and repairing it.
Boy you hit the nail on the head with these things buddy. I've got 5 older Ford L9000 tandems that I've acquired in the last few years and everyone of them has at least some of the problems you showed us. Some of them have multiple problems and one of them has all those problems and many more to the point it's a site truck only. Lol
I'm sure glad you made this video Brian , I have never seen anyone explain in detail what to look for. As a company truck driver and 27 years experience in the trucking world you see lots of nasty bad brakes,cracked frames,air leaks, engine and trans leaks, hydraulic leaks up the ding dong. The worst thing I experienced was a front wheel braking off the hub while snow plowing a mountain road. Oh another thing to look out for is Rust . Well keep putting out the awesome video Brian.
Hey Brian, Lots of good information for folks just starting out or wanting to get into the business. Something to look for is rust not body rust or flaky they are a concern too but powdery rust. Powdery rust will show up on items that haven't been greased or are lose. Ever notice rust around the lug nuts on a Budd wheel those nuts are loose. Same thing with any fastener if there's rust around it it's lose. You mentioned wiring that can be a big problem and a lot of it just gets patched to get the truck back on the road. One thing to know is that these trucks are tools, they move dirt, rock, asphalt or sand from point A to point B and the owner gets paid. If the truck isn't moving the owner isn't getting paid so a lot of things get patched to get the truck back on the road with the intention of getting fixed properly later which doesn't always happen. If you aren't sure of your abilities to spot these problems then ask a friend who might have some experience or hire a mechanic to come along to check out the truck. Like something that was mentioned in the live chat, Good service records are worth their weight in gold. Good luck to everyone who is in the market for a good used truck. There are a lot tricks that sellers use to hide problems. I've seen rubber bands packed into rear axles to help quiet them down. Saw dust also to do the same thing. Tin foil wrapped around fuses, bath tub caulk to hide bad welds, pieces of wood wedges in to quite squeaks and rattles and the list goes on. Glad you're getting the king pins repaired and I hope that left side hasn't worn into the spindle housing.
You got your monies outta that king pin Brian!!! The ole girl done her part tho, she got you your start & to where you are right now. Besides there is a few things at my house that’s worn out & broke down but I still let them hang around 😉lol. All jokes aside this is a good video & not a doubt it’ll help someone out there.
They need to invent a better air line connection 1:49. I have the same problem hooking lines. You would think by now there would be a better way in 2020. Maybe a thumb button or something.
I am always amazed at all the knowledge you have about dump trucks, your videos are always educational whether about being their own boss, to buying your first dump truck and repairing it.
Boy you hit the nail on the head with these things buddy. I've got 5 older Ford L9000 tandems that I've acquired in the last few years and everyone of them has at least some of the problems you showed us. Some of them have multiple problems and one of them has all those problems and many more to the point it's a site truck only. Lol
The new rubber beam bushings will deflect when loaded dont get concerned about some deflection under load. Personaly i liked the older bronze bushings
I'm sure glad you made this video Brian , I have never seen anyone explain in detail what to look for. As a company truck driver and 27 years experience in the trucking world you see lots of nasty bad brakes,cracked frames,air leaks, engine and trans leaks, hydraulic leaks up the ding dong. The worst thing I experienced was a front wheel braking off the hub while snow plowing a mountain road. Oh another thing to look out for is Rust . Well keep putting out the awesome video Brian.
Hey Brian, Lots of good information for folks just starting out or wanting to get into the business. Something to look for is rust not body rust or flaky they are a concern too but powdery rust. Powdery rust will show up on items that haven't been greased or are lose. Ever notice rust around the lug nuts on a Budd wheel those nuts are loose. Same thing with any fastener if there's rust around it it's lose. You mentioned wiring that can be a big problem and a lot of it just gets patched to get the truck back on the road.
One thing to know is that these trucks are tools, they move dirt, rock, asphalt or sand from point A to point B and the owner gets paid. If the truck isn't moving the owner isn't getting paid so a lot of things get patched to get the truck back on the road with the intention of getting fixed properly later which doesn't always happen. If you aren't sure of your abilities to spot these problems then ask a friend who might have some experience or hire a mechanic to come along to check out the truck. Like something that was mentioned in the live chat, Good service records are worth their weight in gold. Good luck to everyone who is in the market for a good used truck.
There are a lot tricks that sellers use to hide problems. I've seen rubber bands packed into rear axles to help quiet them down. Saw dust also to do the same thing. Tin foil wrapped around fuses, bath tub caulk to hide bad welds, pieces of wood wedges in to quite squeaks and rattles and the list goes on.
Glad you're getting the king pins repaired and I hope that left side hasn't worn into the spindle housing.
Great video!!!! Thanks for posting!
You got your monies outta that king pin Brian!!! The ole girl done her part tho, she got you your start & to where you are right now. Besides there is a few things at my house that’s worn out & broke down but I still let them hang around 😉lol. All jokes aside this is a good video & not a doubt it’ll help someone out there.
Thanks man!
Great info thanks!!!!!
Can you do a video on your morning routine before starting the truck?
They need to invent a better air line connection 1:49. I have the same problem hooking lines. You would think by now there would be a better way in 2020. Maybe a thumb button or something.
I hope my superchat went through right at the end. Just finished rewatching. Think I will check out my kingpins. 🤞
So are these issues you are pointing out deal breakers or just things to be aware of? Thank you for sharing your expertise!
I’d say depends on your budget and skill level
Did you have the rear brakes checked since they had to pull all 8 tires\wheels ?
Video starts at 3:00
Pretty much every thing that moves and gets greased....
What is to many hours on a used dump truck
I never look at hours , I like to see maintenance records
What is paying for tonnage
It’s extra tax for heavy road useage you pay to your licensing department for how heavy your truck is
Damn shoulda reached out to me. I’m the king of shit trucks