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  1. Freightrain
    How uncomfortable could THAT be!! I live in cowboy boots and I don't think I could pull that off.
  2. Freightrain
    Ya, the ones I've seen on Amazon, typical small 1/4 or 1/3 hp for under $100. Just didn't know how much vacuum they will pull. I know they won't do it fast, but that is not an issue.
  3. Freightrain
    Going to road test mine maybe this weekend. Going to find out what all this is about. I did put a flipper valve to shut it off going down the road. Hope that helps. Yes, the torque valve senses the input in the draglink(either from the steering wheel Or the tires) and uses air to push the tie rod in said direction. Either for good or bad. I never though much about the tires giving input, but now that you mention it, it is entirely plausible. So being able to turn it off going down the road is even better.
  4. Freightrain
    That is the catch with every brand of machinery. Each one has different controls(at least from what I've heard). I'm pretty handy with my buddies bobcat, but I know a guy with a Gehl and the sticks control everything unlike the bobcat with foot pedals.
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  6. Freightrain
    Kinda figured that. Brass and wood stuff. The comment was just kinda throw out that if "anyone" wanted to park inside they could(for a fee).
  7. Freightrain
    Musta been some pretty stout wire and anchored into just about everything on the front wall of the building to pull it all down like that.
  8. Freightrain
    I haven't sent my registration in. Playing it by ear and staying in my trailer so no other reservations are needed anyway. At our club meeting last sunday, it was mentioned by our RVP that if you wanted to park INSIDE, they actually have buildings available for trucks(for an added fee). Interesting........
  9. Freightrain
    Looking good. I'm kinda a round headlight kinda person myself, but nothing against the work you're doing.
  10. Freightrain
    I can remember back 20 some yrs ago, buddies dad had asphalt business(still does). Was over the shop and was talking. I mentioned I'd never run a backhoe. We hopped on the old Case extendahoe and went out to the corner of the property and he said "here, have some fun". He told me his dad had done the same thing when he was young. When his dad came to check on him, he dam near had a pond dug in the middle of the parking lot!!!!
  11. Freightrain
    LOL!!!
  12. Freightrain
    Or you could tie it into the PTO control, when you turn the pump on, it dumps the air on everything. It only takes a few seconds to dump the air in my bags. Surely quicker then the bed could raise very far.
  13. Freightrain
    That would be a good sales photo for Holland fifth wheels LOL!! Guaranteed to NEVER let go.
  14. Freightrain
    I told the place where I bought it what I was doing. They didn't seem to think it was an issue. All else fails I might have to stand it up. Or maybe angle it some? All the pumps I've seen are all over the place for CFM and single/two stage. All depends on how much you want to spend.
  15. Freightrain
    I have guages, no pump(Yet). Been looking online but not sure how big of pump I should get? Buddy has one I can borrow, but thought if I can get one for $100 I just buy it and have it for any service down the road. Seen all various capacities and just don't know how good of one I should buy. The DIY cans are like $13/each for 1lb of std 134a(not dyed or sealer type). So, it does add up if you buy the 30# can. Something I might look into. I have contact at local Napa, so might get it cheaper yet.
  16. Freightrain
    Ya, kinda figured I have near $1K for a pair mounted........................ugh. Like to try to sell mine off for someones trailer? Less of an issue if something pops then on the steer axle.
  17. Freightrain
    I'm looking for front rubber, 22.5's. I've had my Yoko's since 2001 without hassle. Put about 50K miles on them and still LOTS of tread, but they are "getting old" and don't want any worries for another 14 yrs. Haven't called around yet. I want American made if possible, don't mind spending a few extra dollars for them. Paid $250 for the Yokos back then, curious what they are today. Will be checking into it the next couple weeks as the truck will be able to get out of the garage.
  18. Freightrain
    Agree, finding something worth taking out of a 50+ yr old truck and making it useful again will be a tough deal. Way too common to have them butchered up to find one worth keeping. Like mentioned, the insulation will be dried and broken too. Not factory, but places like Ron Francis and Painless have universal wiring kits that would be easily adapted. Unless you are dead set on originality.
  19. Freightrain
    I have the Mack manual at home. Don't think there is much difference beyond some extra air getting blown into the 205 version. Block might have oil cooled piston nozzles installed? I've had thoughts of putting a turbo on my and just see what happens. Don't want to burn it up trying though, as it runs too good to mess it up.
  20. Freightrain
    I paid extra for the "deluxe" version. It comes with extra scotch loks and duck tape just in case you need them.
  21. Freightrain
    I'm hoping my door is unfroze maybe by this weekend? Sure would like to try out the new air steering beside sitting in the garage making motor noises and........well........um..............................
  22. Freightrain
    Best of luck with the new job!
  23. Freightrain
    Hope it is better then the system I bought. Flybynyte was the manufacturer.............. All the instructions were in Philipino. Took me a couple days to get it sorted out before I could install it........................................
  24. Freightrain
    Just Azone generic 134a.
  25. Freightrain
    I don't have to worry about getting stuck IN it. I can't even get my garage door open......... I wanna go out and try my new air steering> Dammit....

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