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RE: Whats the better Truck??? & Why-Opinions/Reaso All the expedite spec'ed FL70 or 80 cahssis are nearly identical. I think the only difference with the "80" model designation is it could be built with up to full class 8 capacities for axles, gross weight, etc. You might hear some bad things...

I guess I don't know my Hino's:7 Even though Toyota and the other foreign makes have a good reputation for quality, I still don't think I would consider one myself even for local delivery work, at least not at the present. According to my mechanic who works on them along with the domestics...

I have not seen anything like that for sale befrore. Now I see they are wired for a specific engine, so it makes a little more sense to me now. I'll keep on the lookout at any dealerships I go to. That Pete looks like something someone ordered for a specific application with the double...

I made the mention of the BB gun, but did say I wouldn't try to take it over the border. The powerful spray bottle with alcohol is great, as are Maglite aluminum flashlights and large screwdrivers. Simply put if you want a weapon to protect yourself, you have to disguise something common as...

I am looking at some manuals I have for the DDC S50/60 Electronic Controls. I'm sure this is not the module used on the MBE900, but that you mention the idling improves in warmer temperatures you should have the techs look at the ambient air temperature sensor. This is the sensor that makes...

When I saw your first post, I thought the "glider" referred to that wing drivers put on the sleeper roof to divert air over the trailer. OK, I'm not Mr. Pete 359, obviously:D But I have NEVER heard of what you are referring to as a glider ever avaailble anywhere, at least not in my lifetime...

The Pete 330 and KW T300 have the Cummins ISC available as an option, but this might not have been until 2002. In fact, Jeff Jones of Ft Wayne Kenworth, who builds the T300 HDX'es, only specs them with the 315HP ISC Cummins. Through the course of the time he has built the HDX'es with the CAT...

For question #1 gojack, answer is basically yes if ran interstate or over a 100 mile radius. Question #2: If I had your job, right now I would spec out either a KW T300 or Pete 330 (virtually identical trucks) or an International 4300/4400. These are about the best tried and true local...

I'm pretty sure Hino is a division of Nissan, not Toyota, but no matter they both make really decent equipment. Looks like a nice truck, have yet to physically see the conventional chassis yet. Probably reliable but.. Access to parts and service has always been an issue with any of the lower...

I usually buy from my local shop. He works through a big distributor, and I will just pick out what tires I want at the desired price I want to pay, then they are delivered and installed. Prices vary greatly depending on your needs. Good 22.5x11 steers have been around $275 ea. for me...

This reminds me of something my mom did when I was just a 7 or 8 year old kid. My dad used to work out on the road, and she would be home with only my brother and I. One night a guy broke into our garage, and took out the extension ladder and tried to get into the house through an upstairs...

One thing I don't see too many Sprinter owners doing is putting bigger or wider wheels and tires on the vans. That would probably be the first thing I would do if I bought one. Those stock wheels and tires on the Sprinter look like pizza cutters! Some chunky wide R/V radials on the rear would...

On average with my trucks, steers have lasted 150-175k, drives 230-250k. Costs? BF Goodrich steers about $275 ea, Decent recapped drives about $200 ea. These are all give-take figures. A lot of guys won't use recapped drives, but I have had no trouble with them myself. -Weave-

What is with me?? I consider myself very lucky! I go into the rest areas all times night and day, and the most excitement I've had at any one of them was exchanging some small talk with other truck drivers while washing my hands at the sink. Never an incident there either. Watch, now that...

If it's cheap and runs good, it would be a good backup. Most of them old cabovers have wound up at farms and driving schools. -Weave-

It could weigh a few hundred pounds depending on how thick the metal is its made from. I see no loss in getting rid of it for an ICC bar, as if you have a handle on the box, the bar serves just fine for a step if you make it wide enough. It would be a good place to shed a few pounds off the...

I'll keep my eyes open for any low mileage cheap VNL's for you. I think the main reason for the big price gap between a truck with 300k miles and 500k miles is the 300k truck will have the balance of the warranty on the engine and tranny, Which can really be a lifesaver. I have my truck down...

Just best to wait on that until you start the job. Even if you get one now, they will probably make you take another one when you start, and in most cases they pick up the cost of the screening. So you don't need to spend your own money now for one. -Weave-

I swear to God I have never been approched by a lizard ever. I have seen them get into other guy's trucks and hanging about, but other people leave me alone for some reason. Where I am a friendly person, my friends tell me I am not friendly looking at a glance. I guess this a good thing while...

The place where I bought my truck in Albemarle, NC www.crookmotors.com (gotta love the name, but they really are a great dealership) has a bunch of used 2000-2001 Volvo VNL condos at the moment in the $43-55k range. Volvo resale value is on par with other equal tractors of other makes according...