So what’s the ramifications of this MegaTruck? On the positive side, higher productivity, lower energy consumption, and less pollution. On then negative side, not a lot of traction for getting up icy hills and less stability than a normal truck half it’s weight. And you’d think the owners of these MegaTrucks would plow the savings back into higher wages to attract the best drivers and safely equipment like antilock brakes and stability control? Some do, but other owners seem to hook whatever junk trailers and dollies they can buy cheap together and send them wobbling down the road. I’d be tempted to try a hand at driving one, but the only outfit running them that pays decent and cares about safety is UPS, and they’re nearest hub is 70 miles away, too far to commute.
Downsizing back to sidecars, the set up I did wasn’t working out so I redid it again this morning. Looks and more importantly measures up good now, I’ll give the bolts a final torquing, hook up the steering damper, remount the body, and hopefully take it out for a road test tomorrow.