Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-24-2018, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 11
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I had to redo the whole test because I switched...
I had to redo the whole test because I switched to the B group. I passed the pre trip, took no points on the skills, and passed the road test. It was pretty stressful driving with the tester and I...
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Forum: Manufacturer Discussion
04-07-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 112
Views: 50,118
Although mostly good things I hear about the...
Although mostly good things I hear about the auto/ultra shifts, this story scares me...lol. My 2003 Columbia has a two pedal 12 speed auto shift trans. It seems great. Lack of a clutch pedal is...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
04-06-2018, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
Well, I failed my first try. I ace'd the pre...
Well, I failed my first try. I ace'd the pre trip and air brakes. I set up wrong for the straight line(stupid.....the easiest one!) That got me panicked and used up a bunch of points. I completed...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-26-2018, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
I don't drink and drive, not an issue. I don't...
I don't drink and drive, not an issue. I don't NEED a CDL to drive my race rig........unless an officer decides I do. How do I get around that? I'm not going to be three states away and not be...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-25-2018, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
I also am not going full commercial. I don't...
I also am not going full commercial. I don't plan on using the "CDL card" unless I needed it and would continue claiming I'm not commercial.....which I am. I have not heard one bad story about a...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-25-2018, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
I have two issues. 1) Michigan will allow me to...
I have two issues. 1) Michigan will allow me to be 75' with a CDL. So I would be totally legal in my home state. 2) The only thing that would most likely ruin a racing trip is if the DOT considered...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
03-23-2018, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,055
Anyone take a CDL test with a gooseneck toter?
Instead of constantly being prepared to fight the system, I decided last winter to go ahead and just get my class A cdl. I'm really not commercial, but my state doesn't care and has relaxed the laws...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-27-2017, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,767
This is a good thread.....lol. Since purchasing...
This is a good thread.....lol. Since purchasing my 13.3' tall, 72' long rig and trailer, my worst fear of all time happened coming home from southern Ill this summer. The average Joe, Garmin GPS we...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
12-27-2017, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,127
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-27-2017, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,560
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Forum: Manufacturer Discussion
11-25-2017, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 50,118
I hear ya. I bought mine from a dude that knew...
I hear ya. I bought mine from a dude that knew nothing about it, but the price was right. Took me hours of testing before I realized there was a dash switch that activated a solenoid to turn the...
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Forum: Manufacturer Discussion
11-25-2017, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 50,118
I'm reasonably sure my charger is probably not...
I'm reasonably sure my charger is probably not smart.....however I assumed it would be since it is 2017! I could disconnect the charger and put a $30 smart maintainer in the battery compartment. I...
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Forum: Manufacturer Discussion
11-25-2017, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 112
Views: 50,118
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-21-2017, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,516
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-18-2017, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,516
Meritor front axle ratings
If you guys are getting tired of my research, just let me know. I find it interesting, but others may think it's a waste of space.
While I had my front wheel off, I looked at my front axle tag...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-16-2017, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,433
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-15-2017, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,433
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-15-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,433
Front wheel change from 8.250" to 9.0"
Just thought I'd share some front wheel research I've done. My '03 Freightliner Columbia(not sure if other trucks are the same) with a 13,880# front axle had Accuride 8.250" wide wheels with a 7400#...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-15-2017, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 9,032
I just did mine this summer. you can take the...
I just did mine this summer. you can take the mount nut loose, then pull the filter out of the box. The fuel lines are long enough to do this. Loosen lines, change filter, repeat backwards. Not...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-09-2017, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,544
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Forum: Building Your Own
11-09-2017, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,487
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
11-09-2017, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,544
Yes. This setup tows absolutely...
Yes. This setup tows absolutely flawlessly......even in very high winds. The original ball was 12" behind the axle centerline. I found out after weighing my rig, before I started building my...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-09-2017, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,337
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-05-2017, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 39,191
I didn't read the link, so forgive me if I'm...
I didn't read the link, so forgive me if I'm restating something(a lot of people think they know and are clueless) I have been in contact with FMC and State of Michigan dot. Question #21 on FMC...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-03-2017, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,270
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