Axles
Axle notes
Twenty four notes on GVM, brakes, dust, salt, and load honesty.
2026-08-12
Single versus tandem on SA roads
When a second axle buys calm and when it only adds tyre cost.
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2026-08-14
GVM honesty before you load
Read the plate, not the brochure optimism.
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2026-08-16
When a brake pack is non-negotiable
Mass, gradient, and provincial routes that force brakes.
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2026-08-18
Coupling height on bakkie fleets
Match hitch height so the deck does not drag or float.
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2026-08-20
Highveld dust on bearings
Dust seals, rinse cadence, and overnight covers.
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2026-08-22
Coastal salt after boat weekends
Rinse notes that keep hubs from seizing.
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2026-08-24
Farm track flex and leaf packs
Why soft tracks punish stiff packs.
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2026-08-26
Plant ramps without scrapes
Approach angle and soft ground at the yard gate.
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2026-08-28
Tie-down rhythm that survives N1
Rail spacing and strap habits for long runs.
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2026-08-30
Lights for night yard moves
Marker and brake light checks before dusk.
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2026-09-01
Spare wheel choice that matches
Do not mix diameters when the haul is far.
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2026-09-03
Load distribution over the axles
Nose weight, tongue sense, and why rear-heavy feels wrong.
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2026-09-05
Mesh sides for loose stock
When cage height beats a tarpaulin every time.
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2026-09-07
Tipper geometry on soft ground
Keep the rear clear so the bed does not dig in.
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2026-09-09
Box van venting in summer heat
Condensation and paint care on enclosed bodies.
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2026-09-11
Event soft goods without crush
Deck pads and soft cradles for display kit.
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2026-09-13
Multi-axle plant and steering feel
How a third axle changes the tow vehicle brief.
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2026-09-15
Licence and plates without drama
What our yard needs before you leave Germiston.
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2026-09-17
Weekend bike cradles that hold
Soft mounts versus rigid forks on corrugated roads.
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2026-09-18
Scrap edge guards that last
Protect rails when scrap wants to chew the deck.
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2026-09-19
Solar crate stops on farm tracks
Stops that keep panel crates from walking.
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2026-09-20
Export yard covers that seal
Keep boxes dry near salt air and spray.
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2026-09-21
Relief detour brakes
When detours force a harder brake check.
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2026-09-22
Showroom handoff notes
What to write so the next host does not restart.
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