MightyFruit Trucking

Yes I've found 1998 Cl-713 for a good price however the Axle Housing (Rear) has a crack in it! It has stopped him from running but me personally if I decide to purchase it would want to fix it! Wanted to know where the best place might be to look for a used one & if anyone knows what they are priced at used! And how many hours in labor? Many thanks.

The difference in insulator pads is the way they are made, rubber is organic and urethane is synthetic so the hardness and the way they wear can be changed with out losing drivability, typically it is like going from a good to better. Rubber tends to start to deteriorate as soon as it is installed because of ozone, grease, freeze/thaw, dry rot etc....urethane is designed to resist all that stuff with higher load capacity, tear resistance, compression, abrasion, oil and fuel resistance, uv protectant, etc...

Rubber is typically cheaper and last a fair amount of time depending on application so that is why it gets used by OEM manufactures

I serched for you and here are some of the responses I've found. 57bcr said "I like the urethane bushings & pads also.Worth the extra moolah!" 84superdog said "Oh and Yes to the urethane bushings, they ride a little rougher but last twice as long". You might want to message them and ask questions!

Ok! I'm in dump Truck so I guess I would be fine with Mack Antennas I guess I just like to get out a little more down here these DOT is relentless!!!'

Ok! I'll find some to calibrate it! Really just wanted to know quality of New Mack antennas! Like I. Said I have STRYKER SR-497HPC 10 METER HAM RADIO, THATS LOUD & VERY POWERFUL!!! IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED/PEAKED/TUNED BY TECH,HIGH OUTPUT,CLEAR AUDIO AND READY TO GO! But I also have a nice Cobra Night-watch radio! So just trying yo see if anyone is running the Mack antennas and how they like them!

Thanks! Did they allow you to get out pretty far?

Wanted to know how is the performance on Mack CB antennas! I have a new pup due anytime and wanted to know how are standard Mack Antennas? I usually run with Wilson's 1000. I also have a Styker Radio and a Cobra! Just looking for good input on this many thanks!

Ok! Thanks that make sense being that the truck has no clutch. I'll tell you with this allison I'm starting to see the benefits before I even bring this pup home. It seem that it will be a lot easier on the Operator! No worn out leg, both hands can stay on the wheel, black topping, milling will be much easier!

Ordered a New Granite with an Allison in it and noticed an up charge to change PTO from air shift for manual transmission to hot shift for automatic. Trying understand the difference?

xdudebrahx there's a lot More to starting a Business than to just Driving a Truck! However if you got the will to help Feed your desire you can make it! May advice is 1st make sure that your Credit in in place! This will help you establish some accounts for: Tires, Parts, a Good mechanic, Fuel! Try to establish at least a net 30 payment plan. This will give you a little room to allow the the Truck to pay for expense that may occur. 2nd you are only as good as your product so you have to make sure that your next move is your best Move! Your Truck has to be SOLID! Don't be scare to pay a little more for a good piece of equipment. The reason I say this because whatever company you will be dealing with you MUST always remember that a good name is better than Gold. So you want everyone to know that you are dependable and won't be breaking down all the Time. As far as paper work and Taxes don't panic intuit offers online Turbo Tax and Payroll for like $500.00 A year. Other than that you call speak with your buddies on how clean up your $$$. Next thing you have to think about is Steady Work. Who do you plan on working with and then try to establish I good relationship with them. But at the end of the day what's going to really help you make this decision is what type of Financial debt you are already in. House note, rent, car note, food, children, wife. Remember it's all about numbers! If it's not adding up then it's subtracting!!!

Rob many thanks for the call! I've got my sale rep checking into that as soon as I find out exactly how the process work I'll let uou know! He's acting like I already got a discount but at the same time he couldn't tell me about the warranty! So I told him to check into it and get back with me! If it wasn't the weekend I'd call Allison myself. If you find out anything else let me know.

Hey truckers I'm bringing a new pup home with and Allison 4500 RDS in her, it's my first truck with an auto in it? My question is would this discount apply to me or would I have to go through the dealership?

Here is link below!

http://www.allisontransmission.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/construction-intro-flyer.pdf

What typeof tarp system you use on it?

Also What size bow is best to get Flat or 6,12, or 18 Rise? This is my 1st time useing cable all i've had before is flip tarps? Also I Know Electric will be more is it worth the $$$!

Other Than the Replacable panels how do they pair up? Do you like the Motors on both? And what about Cost? You info is greatly appreicated!

Yes Shopping for a new Tarp system for my New Pup (Mack Granite Dump) im bringing home. And wanted to know what is the best Tarp system on the market as Far as Low Maintenance, Best promformance. Is it Mountain Tarp, Shur-Co,Merlot, or ect.....! Also wanted to know the Pro's and Cons of Electric verse Crank. I will need a cable Tarp because I plan to do Asphalt, Gravel, Dirt. So Far Here is the systems I've been looking at!

http://www.merlottarp.com/smart-tarps.aspx

http://www.shurco.com/construction/products/dump-bodies/shur-trak-ii-for-dump-bodiesmountain

http://mountaintarp.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=cs-ck

No I got the Allison 4500RDS! I have a few Buddies that have them and the Mack dealership told me there customers swear by them that there great! This way I don't have to worry about clutch, it will be easier on drive shaft, I ordered the Dana Spicer SPL 170 SPL 250 heavy duty driveshaft! They come with seal guard and don't need to be greased for the 1st three years or (350,000) miles, and once every 6 months after that!

What type of Mack you order LSI? I'm bring a new pup home too. I just ordered a Granite Dump with ten Allison in her with MP8 with 445 Hp. I took that same step of Faith also in buying New. The down time and Break downs was costing me so I figured if I'm going to be in this industry it was time to step up and step out!!!! Did you purchase the extended warranty?

Ok buddy thanks for the reply!

Ok buddy pics would be greatly Appreciated! And thanks for the feedback I think I'll get the 45 degree. And 1 st I thought that extra lip would be nice got rep at bibeau told me his custy's love em!

Trying to Find out what company has the Best insurance Rates for us Truckers and who Treats you like you should be treated when your equipment is damaged? I know that most of them will never pay what truck is worth if it's totaled but being I'm getting new piece of equipment I need someone who at least uses vaseline!!!!!😁😁😁😁😅

Was word earring if any of you dump Truck owners or driving have a Bibeau bed with the 45 degree angle bumper? If so how do you like them? What's better the 45 degree bumper or the tail gate with the lip on it? Also does any one have any pics of the Bibeau in Cab Control Tower??? You guys insight would be greatly appreciated many thanks Mightyfruit!

Camelback rules in the heavy stuff!!!

Tree98 I had and have some of the same concerns! I'm getting a new truck built this year! I just stepped out on Faith that the new one will save me less problems than the older ones! How I see it with the older ones you have parts, labor, and down time! With the new ones you may just have mostly downtime if something go wrong! Hopefully with emission problems being around for a while you would think that the American mechanics great minds and Technology has come up with Solutions! I'm like you a little scared of that payment but hell it wouldn't be not fun without a little Challenge! My whole career I've been with Mack (all older trucks) Rd's, Cl's. Well I want to and got to know for myself is Mack going to continue to live up to its legendary name!!!!!! " why must I chase the Cat, because it's the DOG in ME"!