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| | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2 | Hey all! I am planning to pick up my 1937 1.5 ton (DRW) in the next week or so. The truck is a little over 100 miles from my house, so I am trying to take everything with me that I need. I am trying to predict if I will be successful with my trailer. Width between fenders on my trailer is 78". From what I see on the GM Heritage Center shop manual scan, the distance to the middle of the duals should be around 66 1/32 inches. There is no diagram of the front axle widths, so I have to guess a bit. Usually the center of the duals is lined up with the center of the front wheels, so the distance from center of front tire to center of front tire should be around 66." My quick math is saying that the 66 inch centerline + 6" or so (1/2 a 6" tire per side) should be around 72". Can anyone tell me the width on their 37 Chevy 1.5 ton front axle from outside of wheel to outside of wheel? Also, how much do the rims stand proud of the tire on the front axle? If the width at the lugs is less than 78", I should be good to load. If it's over, I'll have to build up the trailer deck with blocking while loading to get the hubs of the front axle over the top of the fenders. Not impossible, but I'd rather take wood with me than make it too exciting. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | Check the photo albums in the Gallery and you'll see lots of trucks loaded on a trailer like yours. Shouldn't be a problem loading it. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy steinmetz16059, I measured my 37 this morning for you, the outside of the front axle studs are 74" apart, so you should be okay with the front at least. What I have done in the past is just draw the rear outer duals up to the back of the trailer fenders, and hope I have enough tongue weight for the trip home, good luck with your haul home. | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2011 Posts: 2 | That's great news! I am taking my wife and kids with me for the trip, so I wanted to make it work. Thanks for getting out the tape measure for me! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 502 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 502 | I pulled my 49 4400 home about 350 miles a few years back using my 85 f250 and trailer with no issues related to the truck(I had OLD tires on my trailer)
You can see a pic of it loaded by clicking the 4400 link below my signature line. | | |
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