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  1. pearlpro

    Curious about diesel emissions, DEF, etc.?

    Pretty steep for the Average Joe but I wonder how VW feels about this now, since theyve been caught redhanded lying about it. A freind has a Diesel Jetta that car gets 52 MPG, Now cheating or not thats incredible mileage, he does a driving vacation every year out west and buys like three tanks...
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    Big Truck ICC Bumper VS. Liftgate For Straight Truck

    Ya I picked that E track trick up when I worked for JD Clark a couple guys there used the E track Load Bar and it worked like a charm....they welded on a small section of Etrack clip with three to four good slots and they could actually adjust it in and out...and it made a nice step.
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    Big Truck ICC Bumper VS. Liftgate For Straight Truck

    Ive seen a couple guys who had E track welded to the rear of the truck and used a Load bar, when the dock lock issue came up, a good solid load bar and it clicks right in and out. Ive had trucks with Lift gates, I didnt use it much, but it came in handy a couple days, mostly doing automotive...
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    No Automatic Truck they are Junk.

    Ive had great luck with the automatics, typically the Allison 3000 Series, I have driven the "Automated" versions and didnt care for them, Im looking forward to trying the new DT 12, Ive read and kept up with its development, I even had a great conversation with one of the designed who was on an...
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    My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

    Took one for a drive the other day, albeit empty it had a great ride and seems very fit for the Highway, good acceleration, easy shifts and the extra OD really made cruising 70 seem effortless and economical, stout build and parts, I like the Dieself Transit....this one only had the 4 wheel...
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    My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

    Im looking at the Diesel Version this weekend, Ill take a drive and report....thinking of buying one and doing Passenger as well as Cargo...
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    CB reception in 2014 Cascadia

    Yes Unfortunately there is SCIENCE behind Radio waves and Propogation, reception etc...the NGP antennas are probaly his best choice since he doesnt have the metal....one of my best Buddys here is Bob Heil who knows more about radio then Ill ever imagine, Bob is one of the creators and Inventors...
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    CB reception in 2014 Cascadia

    READ THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THIS ARTICLE FIRST... Compliments of Firestik Antenna Company Technical Support Team Copyright 1996 Firestik Antenna Company FAQ Content: No-Ground-Plane antenna systems have a very specific purpose. They should be the system of choice when you have no...
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    CB reception in 2014 Cascadia

    Did you tune these Antennas, what brand did you buy, Try a WILSON TRUCKER, just One, you really dont need two antennas, if you get a Wilson then you have to TUNE that antenna using a SWR meter, WHAT COAX did you install, unfortunately the little thin coax is mostly crap, Have a CB shop or...
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    DPF and CARB, mine ST8's time has come.

    DPF cleaning can cost from 400-700 bucks depending on where you go, if you willing to do some work and remove and install you can cut that cost down...Ive run DEF in several trucks and had no issues, my first truck was Freightliner with the Mercedes engine that thing ran like a kitten purrs, and...
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    Air froze

    Id add the airline antifreeze, this is when its needed, I typically put in in BEFORE its needed if I know the air temps are going down below zero, its saved my butt the hassle of trying to work on it when its -10 outside....
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    Custom built straight truck?

    If you have a Shop or someone with a shop and the right tools you can buy a Generic truck and install the custom parts yourself, I was in the trailer building industry and then did truck and trailer repair, I have a freind who runs Truck Trailer down in Lake Charles LA, when I get the new truck...
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    Lucas oil stabilizer and below zero temps

    What is the CCA Cold Cranking Amperage of your batterys, I agree if its that cold you can effectively reduce your starting power and a few cranks and it doesnt start and your in trouble....might be time for Bigger rated batterys....
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    Leaky Cargo Box

    Way back when I was in the trailer repair biz we used the 3M marine caulk and a Liquid that was brushable, it ws silver when it dried and worked for these mystery leaks, I cant remember the name, but Im sure you can buy it at any trailer repair or RV shop.....WHEN YOU TAKE A ROOF OFF A TRUCK OR...
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    Oil change on a big truck

    Simple PM there are guidelines to follow in any owners manual, or hang out at a speedco and watch, all of this can be done by anyone, there no special tools other then a filter wrench and you can buy these, battery tester if you want one, air pressure gauge, 5/8 to 3/4 socket for the drain plug...
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    Humidifer

    Walmart sells these little units designed for a bedroom made by VICKS, it hold a gallon of water, I buy the water at Walmart and it works great. Last year due to being up north so much and the extremely cold temps I started having Nose bleeds, the humidifier really stopped thats and left me...
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    what company is good to work for in expediting services in a straight truck?

    Ill tell ya most expediters want you to stay out two to three weeks then go home for a weekend and go right back out....it all depends on your truck, its sleeper, bed and quality of life. If its a coffin sleeper living on the road can be a drag, no room, no storage, everythings under foot all...
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    I need a new seat

    Ive been getting tingly legs and my rear end is getting sore from the factory air ride in my M2...anybody got suggestions on a good WIDE seat...what are you using, Ive looked at Seats Inc, Suburban Seating and Freightliner, whose had good experience with what....thanks for your suggestions.....
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    windshield screens

    Ya know I think there is a market for these and it seems no one is doing it, Ive contacted many places, Im going to hit the next camping world I see....maybe a combination of the Privacy curtain and the motorhome screens ....crazy theres no company in this market...
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    windshield screens

    Im looking for some windshield screens that will fit my 2007 Freightliner M2, Id like to find the windshield screens and possibly the Side window screens, anybody know who stocks these...
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