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    Trailer Tires for 7k Axles

    I changed to the G Rated tire on my Gooseneck. They are still 16" trailer tires but they have fixed the problem of blowing tires. They are over twice the cost but have made it so I don't have to change a tire on most trips. My wheels were made for the 110psi pressure so I did not have to worry...
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    Gear / Accessories Welding leathers

    Tillman and others make jackets like the one Greg has. Most have leather sleeves and nomex body so they breath better. I have used this type for thirty years and weld for hours most days. The nomex part will melt thru if there are large slag. I keep two sizes one for summer welding and one very...
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    '99 CTD Starter issues?

    My 01 did the same thing and it was the contacts in the starter solenoid. The center contact was fine, It did not even have any spots on it. The contacts were burnt half way thru. I went to a rebuilder and got 4 of the contacts and put them in. Put the other two in the console for when someone...
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    How many of you done a drastic change ?

    I have done so many changes both in jobs and where we lived so many time I cannot count. To begin with it is hard to get everything settled but we never regretted a thing. It is good to do things different in life. As long as you both agree with what you are doing things will work out and you...
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    Air bags for towing?

    I used Timbrine Years ago for the front of trucks with snow plows and did not have good luck with them. I know they have changed there line so things may be better now. I use Air bags on my truck and have very good luck with them. I do not Tee them but on a van I think it would be fine. I haul a...
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    Going solar - yea or nay?

    I live at Starvation and run my place with solar. Because of the County requirements we cannot connect to power. It is expensive and would be cheaper to be on Grid for us. I am not saying that it does not work because it does a great job. We have over $9000 in the system to run our place but it...
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    Hug your Children PLEASE.

    I am so saddened by the loss you have had. I understand your loss all to well. We have lost two son's and it is something that will always sadden us when we hear of others that have lost children. The loss will never goes away you just don't have it on your mind every minute. Please find someone...
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