New direction 10 years on

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tug Toy, Feb 23, 2025.

  1. Oxbow

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  3. Tug Toy

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    Ride hight… one side mocked up. IMG_2290.jpeg IMG_2292.jpeg IMG_2291.jpeg IMG_2287.jpeg
     
  4. Tug Toy

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    One of the air tanks stated making noise for some reason? So I went to the junk yard and pulled one outa the dirt. IMG_2272.jpeg IMG_2271.jpeg IMG_2266.jpeg IMG_2275.jpeg Good as new!!!
     
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    Yeah,,,, still learning…
     
  7. Cdemars316

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    It all depends on the dump, sometimes you want the trailer to pull you backwards, sometimes you want to pull the trailer forward as it's dumping. The safest way is to release all air and keep the trailer locked up and have it pull your tractor back, sometimes however you are going to need to pull the trailer forward.l, when you are doing that though you really need to watch the trailer, if it shows any sign of uneasiness stop and reassess. Depending on job site and how good the contractor is it's usually a pretty easy job.
     
  8. Oxbow

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    Sorry, that probably came across wrong. No malice intended.
     
  9. Tug Toy

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    None taken… you were spittin facts. I did have the trailer released on the other test runs but forgot on that video…. I knew someone would catch it… you win the prize. Lol
     
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    Finally got the dang fender mounted permanently… took 2 full days just to do that… plugged the new tail lights into the factory harness tonight and got “Butkus”. So that’s projects #1 tomorrow morning. My beautiful bride even came and helped today. I couldn’t be more greatful for her help. Also wrapped up the locking 5th wheel today too. IMG_2334.jpeg IMG_2342.jpeg IMG_2349.jpeg IMG_2352.jpeg IMG_2345.jpeg Shooting for Monday morning start time now…
     
  11. IH9300SBA

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    Looking good. What kind of job are you getting ready to begin?
     
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