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  1. brokcanadian

    Noob Tire Rotation

    I don't. I had a reason years ago but forgot what it was...directional tread maybe
  2. brokcanadian

    March 2019 .. Locations & More

    So I soaked my steel toe high tops in saltwater (bath salts) thinking it would kill the smell...nope not even close
  3. brokcanadian

    Noob Tire Rotation

    Nope. Process? I jack up one side and swap tires, then do the other...
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    So Where's The Freakin Electric Van

    Trust me I've already thought of it...
  5. brokcanadian

    So Where's The Freakin Electric Van

    Just under 100 miles range...thats a lot of coffee breaks:p I'll take this one derated to under 10k https://electrek.co/2017/08/10/commercial-all-electric-truck-us-chanje/ https://www.todaystrucking.com/chanje-electric-vans-unveiled-in-us/
  6. brokcanadian

    Best thing to coat wood van floor with?

    I would probably coat it outside the van (after fitting but not fastening) wow that takes awhile to dry
  7. brokcanadian

    Noob Tire Rotation

    No. Do you notice a difference if the weights aren't missing? (Say yes, I've been trying to get a balancing machine past the wife for months)
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    Can i find a job?

    Funny, if you divide my pay by the hours worked that's what I get (canadian $$ but that would make my low $30 an hour USD) And yes I'm an o/o. But that's my point. Pay enough and all of a sudden there are drivers. It's not a truck owner's fault, it's an industry wide problem from shipper to...
  9. brokcanadian

    March 2019 .. Locations & More

    For you drivers coming out on Canadian loads: The 407 toll highway, during peak times, works out to 0.63 cents a mile in US dollars Be very sure you need this when heading out (and I have a transponder, video toll charge used to be another $10 or so usd) Course heading across the 401 could...
  10. brokcanadian

    Noob Tire Rotation

    Just remember to zero your torque wrench after. Really does make a difference over time
  11. brokcanadian

    Noob Tire Rotation

    I can beat that time with hand tools, much less my air tools...
  12. brokcanadian

    Missouri potential gun laws

    I never understood how they got around state's rights in the first place and let it go Yes I'm Canadian but our lazy politicians end up copying American law 75% of the time.
  13. brokcanadian

    March 2019 .. Locations & More

    Ever since I did the lower intake manifold on a 3.4 in a Buick I've preferred transmissions. Course it could be the wife's car takes my money and the van transmissions I've worked on make me money
  14. brokcanadian

    Cargo Van Larger or more weight?

    3500 = dually = the regulation you want to avoid (in a sprinter) as well as too small between wheelwells A 3500 in a Promaster however is a single wheel under regulated weight... Do your research to make sure you end up where you want
  15. brokcanadian

    Can i find a job?

    Pay between $40-60 an hour and see if you still can't find drivers.
  16. brokcanadian

    March 2019 .. Locations & More

    I always forget that everybody isn't comfortable tearing apart a transmission or engine :laughing: Carry on...
  17. brokcanadian

    March 2019 .. Locations & More

    Either way, its cheaper to find out on yours than on one with payments :)
  18. brokcanadian

    GMC vs Ford

    I know the feeling. I was shocked when I found it as well. Does anyone know about the "new" vans? Or even if GMC were the same...I was a ford fan, since nothing ever broke I had time to research stuff like that :laughing:
  19. brokcanadian

    GMC vs Ford

    When I have time I'd like to research if the newer style vans are the same...
  20. brokcanadian

    March 2019 .. Locations & More

    Who knew taking twelve 5 gallon gas cans to the Indian reserve violated hazmat...
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