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    Engine swap

    Looking to see if anyone has done a complete engine and transmission swap in " m2 106 " ? Trying to get an idea on labor hours and cost. I already have the new engine and tranny lined up . Mercedes 9 series with an Eaton 6sp. Sent from my SCH-I545 using EO Forums mobile app
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    Marco polo - Utah

    Looking to see if see is any straights are near salt lake city or vicinity ? Need a load recovered and not having luck finding a truck . Message me if your interested. Sent from my SCH-I545 using EO Forums mobile app
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    Dac report

    I recently had a 2 employees resign and upon collecting the truck they were driving a host of repairs were needed . I was aware of a few issues that need addressed but upon taking it to a trusted shop I use regularly it has been made evident that many repairs I am having done now could have been...
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    Frame stretching

    Anyone able to give me info on stretching a conventional to accommodate a 22' box ? Cost ? Do's and don't , recommend a shop? Any suggestion and tip are appreciated. Sent from my SCH-I545 using EO Forums mobile app
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    debris in fuel

    06 m2 mbe 9 series, i have a large amount of debris collecting in the fuel filters , took the tanks of cleaned them , cleaned the fuel lines and still finding this debris, getting badly discolored fuel in the housing as well as the debris, the last week it has suffered a loss of power , 1st...
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    Hino turbo

    Anyone have a turbo go out on a hino 338 ? If so what was the rough cost and timeframe involved in the replacement? Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    In-frame for a CAT

    Wanting to see if anyone has had an in-frame rebuild on a CAT c-9 acert 2005. ? If so any ball park figures on cost and what rebuild parts are included, inhectors? Heui pump etc... thanks in advance
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    Miles

    While talking to a team from a different carrier they mentioned there shift mileage limits and it made me wonder why there average miles ran per shift were a great deal different than ours, I know traffic, time of day and route will effect this number but I was curious to see what other teams...
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    Dark matter

    Art Bell's dark matter radio show is on Sirius.xm channel 104 , some of the older member's might recall him from am radio but I just stumbled across his show the other night, great entertainment!! Nightly at 10 pm Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    Trucker strike

    http://survivaljoe.net/blog/upcoming-trucker-strike-could-cause-localized-shortages/
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    Cargo box

    Has anyone ever replaced the wood between there box and frame rails, if so what kind of wood and what was the reason for replacing it? Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    Awesome collector car find

    This is some amazing car history Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    Carrier hoppers

    We've been in expediting a couple years now and have stayed with our original carrier and we have no plans on changing in the foreseeable future but what I'm getting at is there are some drivers and O/O who seem to jump around a lot, in conversations on here and in the truckstops I've heard many...
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    Urinating in public

    I realize trucking was a male based career field for many years but that's since changed, I come back out of the truckstop and here is this guy letting loose and not even trying to be the least bit discreet! I Realize that sometimes nature has its own mind but reality is that women and children...
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    documentaries

    If you get near an Ingles grocery store they have a video department with some awesome WWII and Vietnam videos for 10$ if you ask them they will Mark them down to 4.95$ great archive footage! Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    Wheelbase

    Anyone know the wheelbase on a stretched class8 conventional? Looking for any info on stretching a 07-09 Columbia or similar truck, any info would be appreciated!! Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    Humidifer

    Anyone run a small humidifer in there truck? If so can I get some suggestions on one Sent from my VS910 4G using EO Forums mobile app
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    Team drivers needed

    I have a few open truck and would like to fill them with a team or two, steady work, I pay by the mile and I cover all truck expenses -fuel, services, repairs etc.. Would like someone with expediting experience but am open to consider new drivers as well. Send me a message with your contact...
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    Rear air bags

    Has anyone ever had there rear air bags walk towards to center of the rear axl? I might have asked before but my truck has done it again, I had them moved back into the factory place and here again they are walking in, its driving me nuts and I hope someone can give me an answer soon! Sent from...
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    One upper

    Why do some people feel the need to be one up on the people around them? These people seem to feed on making a situation much harder than it has to be or they try and make themselves look like they have more than others, is it hard for some people to admit they don't know something or that there...
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