Shorten and remove axle from lorry

[pjamesmk1]

Hi all,
We have got a 6x2 Volvo rigid flatbed, which we would like to convert to a 4x2 by removing the tag axle and cutting some of the chassis off the back to shorten it.

It looks straightforward enough to do and we can do the alterations ourselves out but we are unsure on what paperwork needs to be done or if it is even possible or legal.

Anyone got any ideas on what might be needed?

cheers

 

[puntabrava]

Hi all,
We have got a 6x2 Volvo rigid flatbed, which we would like to convert to a 4x2 by removing the tag axle and cutting some of the chassis off the back to shorten it.

It looks straightforward enough to do and we can do the alterations ourselves out but we are unsure on what paperwork needs to be done or if it is even possible or legal.

Anyone got any ideas on what might be needed?

cheers

IVA test.

 

[pjamesmk1]

Do they need any proof that it’s compliant or can we just book it in for a test?

 

[puntabrava]

Do they need any proof that it’s compliant or can we just book it in for a test?

The test will prove the compliance.
Another way maybe to speak with a chassis engineering company who may have in house compliance and would possibly take care of it upon doing a bit of tidying up to your work, in inverted commas.

 

[pjamesmk1]

Do you know of any companies that can do this?

 

[puntabrava]

Do you know of any companies that can do this?

Where are you from?

 

[Nearly]

@roscoe erf

 

[pjamesmk1]

Where are you from?

Hereford

 

[puntabrava]

Hereford

Chassis Engineering - Chassis modifications, crane and body fitments

Chassis Engineering - Chassis modifications, crane and body fitments

www.chassisengineeringltd.co.uk

 

[startinghandle]

Will the drive axle need to be moved
forward so that the front axle is not overloaded??

 

[pjamesmk1]

Will the drive axle need to be moved
forward so that the front axle is not overloaded??

I wouldn’t have thought, it’s 5.2m wheelbase to center of drive axle but I have to have a look a load rating on front axle

 

[roscoe erf]

will need a test and the plating certificate changed haven't done one for a few years so can't be sure of costs

 

[pjamesmk1]

will need a test and the plating certificate changed haven't done one for a few years so can't be sure of costs

Did you do it yourselves or get a company to do it? Do you know a rough cost?

 

[atlas]

There was a guy called alan farr in Hereford on holmer ind estate he used to do truck alterations he would be worth speaking to if he is still there or matt at tech truck in eardisley

 

[roscoe erf]

Did you do it yourselves or get a company to do it? Do you know a rough cost?

did it ourselves like I said been a long time since so have little idea on costs

 

[ridger]

Leave the axle on it, cheaper tax