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Stopped at exit 305 on I-95. Flying-J truck stop south of Jacksonville.
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South Florida to Louisiana to recover CUCV-II at Jeepsinker's place.
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I know that flying j pretty well. Was the last truck stop before, well we all know what happened.
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Made it home.
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Those pallets, gotta love it.
Glad you made it safe.
What was your average fuel economy towing the truck?
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Glad you made it home safe. I will PM you some contact info for the other guy once I talk to him about it.
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On the way back I was running between 69 to 78 MPH....most of the time at 72 / 73 MPH( per GPS ).
Truck averaged around 12 MPG with loaded trailer.
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That's really good. My dad's dodge 2500 cummins pulling the 5th wheel doesn't even get 12, so yeah I say that is a win.
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Worthy of note is that the towed truck and the towing truck are nearly identical in appearance (except for those extra doors).
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Best of all I was able to just jump start the truck a drive it up on the trailer.
It only has 11,600 miles on it. After new tires, batteries and a pair of headrests it will be like a new truck.
It only has 11,600 miles on it. After new tires, batteries and a pair of headrests it will be like a new truck.
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I would like to know how those front tires wore as bad as they did in 11,000 miles. I don't think they came off of something else because all the rims match.
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Look at the truck the other day. GL forklift bent the driveshaft. Another project to do.
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You going to have it retubed, or just find a replacement?
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The front right is a Michelin LTX M/S2,
The front left is a Dunlop Rover HIT,
The left rear is a Firestone R4S,
Right rear is a Firestone Transforce HT.
The spare is a Kumho Venture.
lol. Going to put a set of Michelin all the way around.
The front left is a Dunlop Rover HIT,
The left rear is a Firestone R4S,
Right rear is a Firestone Transforce HT.
The spare is a Kumho Venture.
lol. Going to put a set of Michelin all the way around.
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Replaced the driveshaft with a spare I had. The spare was a tad longer, but works.
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Some more pictures of the truck.
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I have a set of recaps you can have. One of them is only missing a section on one side. 
I think you should start your own drive shaft shop. You will keep yourself busy with just your vehicles.
I sure messed up not buying that one.
I think you should start your own drive shaft shop. You will keep yourself busy with just your vehicles.
I sure messed up not buying that one.
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Heheheh, it's still on the stretcher!
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i have a drive shaft in the class if you need another one for a spare
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lol...Saving space.
I will have to download this week. Have stuff to pickup at Jacksonville.