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But that S&S is a sweet ride. Not so sweet on the MPG, but sweet non the less.
Have a good and safe trip.
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Have a good and safe trip.
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Thanks ! Maybe after I get these gears in I can run highway speeds and hopefully pickup 1/2 MPG
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I am really eager to see if this swap works. I have considered getting custom gears made.
I would like a truck that tops out screaming at 75 mph so that 60-65 is hopefully a reasonable RPM.
these getting 6 or less highway MPG has got to be mostly the gearing, on flat land I get 7.5 grossing 82,000 LBS in my semi!
I would like a truck that tops out screaming at 75 mph so that 60-65 is hopefully a reasonable RPM.
these getting 6 or less highway MPG has got to be mostly the gearing, on flat land I get 7.5 grossing 82,000 LBS in my semi!
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well , so you'll get more speed out of it , what about the rest of the truck ? Tires aren't speed rated for that
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Baja2dakar and Joaquin Suave, I have to go to San Diego, California from here to pick up 2 deuce axles and 2 deuce cabs in 2 to 3 weeks. I will have an empty flatbed trailer on the way there. I can swing by Premier this week and pick up 4-6 axles then bring them when headed your way. Willing to do so for assistance with fuel cost. Call Premier and speak to Mathew. I've been there before. Perhaps they will take a credit card. PM me and let me know if you are interested, Scott
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I'm looking to get some shipped east. Any one going that can help?
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Yes im in for that I'll send you a PM. What day you leaving?
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I finally made it home !! It was a killer trip. The guys at Premier metals dropped an axle from 20 feet onto my trailer... Twice !!
The first one smashed the fenders into the tires, The second one wasn't so bad. They fixed the best they could and took care of me for the damages !!! I got away with 8 axle chunks and left the rest, There just to heavy to haul complete. They let me use there air tools to disassemble as it was to hot 100+.. I also got a few tail lights, 6 tires and wheels, some CTIS boxes and mrap dashes...
The owner Mike and his son Blake said they would welcome SS members anytime. They said call them personally ! Super nice folks..
Lots of axles left. While I was there they made a deal with a buyer for all the mrap engines and trans..
Its HOT in TX !!
The first one smashed the fenders into the tires, The second one wasn't so bad. They fixed the best they could and took care of me for the damages !!! I got away with 8 axle chunks and left the rest, There just to heavy to haul complete. They let me use there air tools to disassemble as it was to hot 100+.. I also got a few tail lights, 6 tires and wheels, some CTIS boxes and mrap dashes...
The owner Mike and his son Blake said they would welcome SS members anytime. They said call them personally ! Super nice folks..
Lots of axles left. While I was there they made a deal with a buyer for all the mrap engines and trans..
Its HOT in TX !!
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Yeah I forgot to warn you about the forklift operator, he almost dumped a pallet of tires on me.
They are a great bunch down there though. The owner is a great guy, emailed me and when I was running late still let me get my tires after they closed to the public.
Even let me hand pick my tires, breaking down stacks. I will defiantly use them again if I need something.
They are a great bunch down there though. The owner is a great guy, emailed me and when I was running late still let me get my tires after they closed to the public.
Even let me hand pick my tires, breaking down stacks. I will defiantly use them again if I need something.
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They stayed until 8:30 for me !! They even give you free ice cream !
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It made me laugh so hard that the forklift operator didn't speak an ounce of English and after he almost crushed me someone came over and translated for me on how I wanted them stacked. I was going to attempt to put a pallet on the fifth wheel but decided against it real quick.
It brought tears to my eyes seeing all the frames stacked up, at least the axles are getting used now. The guy told me there was no interest in them when I was there.
They would be a perfect substitute to the Rockwells for mud trucks.
It brought tears to my eyes seeing all the frames stacked up, at least the axles are getting used now. The guy told me there was no interest in them when I was there.
They would be a perfect substitute to the Rockwells for mud trucks.
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$600,000 Caimans cut into little pieces. I guess the same thing happened after WWII with Sherman tanks, B17's etc.
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Someone please pm me an address and phone number for this place.
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Thanks Scott, and sorry for not replying earlier.
A quick question: Has the OP installed the 3rd members and run them without issue yet?
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. Nope have not had time lately nor will I
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I don't quite understand... You won't think there will be an issue?