Upon purchase of a used tractor what items would you change, replace etc. before putting it into service. ???all fluids???hoses,belts????brakes????
What items would you add to the truck before putting it into service? cat-eyes????Deer whistles???back-up cameras????? Thanks
Also is there a place to buy used or aftermarket body parts.. Mainly looking for the side-skirt kits.. Thanks
Used tractor...what would you do?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 7mouths2feed, Jul 31, 2008.
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I'd buy a used tractor from Ryder . It would probably be ready to go needing nothing changed .
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My dad purchased a truck at ryder years ago we had no big problems with this truck what so ever.They have records of everything they have ever done to there trucks and are very well mantained.I would definantley give them a look.
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Check all the fluids, if you don't know when the oil was changed last change it, check the air in all the tires, I wouldn't replace the belts unless they looked all cracked and old, might get some new ones and keep them in the toolbox though, get a spare altenator and put it with the spare belts, and carry a toolbox with atleast enough tools to change either. Most trucks come standard with at least 2 back-up cameras mounted just outside either door. I spent a week getting mine ready to go , but I had to find a couple of air leaks and put a headache rack on
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Didn't you mean to say "DO NOT come standard"?
I have yet to see ANY on all the trucks I've ever looked at. -
Hes being sarcastic Brick.....As in mirrors lol
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WHOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
glad somebody explained that.... I was thinking... what company does this guy drive for????????? lol


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DOH!!!!!

And to think I have asked him for advice??? Now I'm skeered!!!!!
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Hey I wasn't the only one!
The term "camera" thru me off.
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