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Bald Hill Automotive	A question for UD wrecker builders.		Lead	[-]
Posts: 867 01/31/2008 12:20	Tags : None I have a really nice 2004 UD2000 cab and chassis that I want to build into a wrecker. My first choice of bodies is a Jerr Dan Cougar. But, I've been told that the air parking brake canisters are in the way of the underlift. Is there a similar body that would fit without modifying the air parking brake chamber locations? I'd like one in the 12 ton range but I'm not too fussy. Last Edited By: Bald Hill Automotive 01/31/2008 12:23. Edited 1 time.
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certifiedautomall NJ		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1166 01/31/2008 14:16 December 2008 WreckMaster #071763 New Jersey	I would say on a UD 2000 id put something a little smaller on it maybe a 10 ton? Mike, Certified Auto Mall 5499 Rt 9 n Howell NJ Call if you need any help cell(732)620-3974 #1 MONMOUTH COUNTY FOR 4 YEARS RUNNING
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Posts: 2083 02/01/2008 11:31 I.T.R.H.F.M. Corporate Member Moderator WreckMaster #011267 Oregon	We have done several of these. You have to reverse the backing plates & the air cans to the front of the axle. The nice thing about the UD is the parts swap from one side to the other, no holes to drill, or parts to buy. Be carefull, those springs have ALOT of pressure on them. We factor two guys & eight hours to do the job.
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Bald Hill Automotive		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 868 02/01/2008 17:09	Thanks Arnott! What wrecker body would you say is ideal for this chassis? I think an aluminum Jerr Dan Cougar is the ultimate. I used to own an aluminum Cougar and I loved it.
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FMS Mike		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1455 02/03/2008 11:22 *Connecticut*	I agree a cougar might be a little much for a 2000 Chassis. What a great truck though! Let's get some pictures coming! ------Michael Vibert-------
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Posts: 212 02/28/2008 23:02 Florida	i have a cougar on a 1800 and its like a match made in heaven truck and unit run out about the same aluminum body is the way to go keeps rear axle weight down also go with a 48 in. tool box in front of the bed it will still out turn a ford chevy international or dodge with a 24 in. tunnel box
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Rod Midkiff		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1845 03/01/2008 23:44 WreckMaster #081557 Oregon	ok I gota ask about that tri axle that it looks like you are winching out.... ??? stay safe Rod
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Posts: 215 03/02/2008 02:34 Florida	yes i was thats showtime i stopped and helped him and rotater 60 about a year ago when i was going to ft pearce to pick up a truck we posted the job the post was car hauler carnage 3/5/07 http://tow411.yuku.com/topic/6892
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FMS Mike		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1494 03/05/2008 21:36 *Connecticut*	i retract my previous statement! I guess I didn't have enough fait in the ol UD! ------Michael Vibert-------
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Posts: 2153 03/15/2008 11:33 I.T.R.H.F.M. Corporate Member Moderator WreckMaster #011267 Oregon	Notice how narrow the rear end is? you don't have to run flare on the UD. We have done the smaller 2" flare, but you don't need to with a UD.
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