Recent content by db72

I believe I would probably try to double clutch the transfer case in that scenario too. I double clutch other synchronized transmissions when I'm doing something different (like dropping 5th to 2nd to pass) because it seems like it would be better on the synchros in the long run. I plan to...

Seems like it would be easier on stuff that way, and keep you out of a scenario where you could over rev the engine. Good video! Thanks, DougB

That would be great! I think I've got quite a few things to figure out between now and then, but if the time comes I will keep you in mind. Thank you, DougB

Ahhh for some reason I was under the impression that the t-case was not synchronized. Excellent! You are making me like the sound of the Mack more and more. I think I have enough posts to send you a PM now. Thanks, DougB

Ahh I had considered that you could use the transfer case to split gears but I wasn't sure if that would be hard on it - especially downshifting from the high side to low side. I suppose there are some tricks to be learned about how to keep the t-case and transmission happy and in sync when "2...

Those are good notes. Talking to firefinder, I was pointed in the direction of the Supervisor for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement for my local Highway Patrol, which I would expect to be a good resource for knowing how enforcement will work in my area. I have heard of some states having certain...

Very good information, both in your post and over the phone here a few minutes ago. Thank you very much! It does sound like I would be better off with a CDL, which I expected, so I will continue looking into that. Thanks, DougB

2. Ahhh, I thought using the hand brake was cheating 😂! In all seriousness though, I'd hope that after driving the truck for a while I wouldn't need to use the hand brake to keep from rolling back, but I'll keep that in mind as I learn. 3. Excellent info on checking t-case operation! I think...

You're certainly not raining on my parade. It makes a lot more sense to me that all of the axles have the same ratio. At least the only times I've heard of having different axle ratios front to rear would be if you were running different sized tires front to rear like you might see on a front...

I can tell. I really appreciate all of the good information I'm getting! DougB

@firefinder (and everyone else who may be interested) my understanding of MO CDL requirements was that I could drive a "Commercial Vehicle" without a CDL if I was using it for personal reasons. What's considered a commercial vehicle seems to be pretty straightforward: a single vehicle with a...

Yeah I'm expecting this to be the type of thing that sucks up money every chance it gets much like a boat. Having Detroit Lockers already installed would be fantastic! I haven't looked into what they cost for these, but those are definitely something that I would look at having in the future...

I will have to look into getting all of those things together. The large ratchet, 6-point socket, bottle jacks, and cribbing all sound like I would need them no matter what. The geared lug wrench sounds like a good idea from a "having options" standpoint too. I'm guessing that I will spend...

1. Now that I think about it, my Dad won a lot of air tools at an auction a while ago. Included are a couple larger (3/4" and 1" dr.) impacts, and I'm sure he would let me use one. 2. Okay, that makes sense. Also, that's good to know on rolling back when starting on a hill. Obviously I try...

That's an awfully good looking truck you have there. Right now my schedule is all over the place, but it wouldn't be totally out of the question for me to consider a road trip just to take a look at M809 and M939 series trucks more or less side by side. If I end up finding a time that would...