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Cables for change

Discussion in 'May Trucking' started by Russjac, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. Oct 1, 2012 #1
    Russjac

    Russjac Light Load Member

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    When I was going through orientation in June, they were saying we were changing over to cable-type chains soon. Anybody know when it is supposed
    to happen? I haven't had to chain yet, but winter is coming and I don't want to mess with the heavy ones if I can get the lighter cables.
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2012 #2
    Mommas_money_maker

    Mommas_money_maker Road Train Member

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    Cables are lighter but completely worthless in my opinion.
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2012 #3
    make money

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    Can't wait for snow on donner pass or elk mountain. You boys can have that stuff i'll play in the north east more predictable snow less ice.
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2012 #4
    Joker85

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    My truck already has em and some of the trailers I was able to lift all six with one hand so light its awesome
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2012 #5
    Russjac

    Russjac Light Load Member

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    how do you get them?
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2012 #6
    Joker85

    Joker85 Road Train Member

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    At a terminal with a shop
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2012 #7
    Blue02celi

    Blue02celi Road Train Member

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    i'd think unless your chains were crap, they wouldnt change it out? i think the new trucks are just all coming with the cables
     
    Blue02celi, Oct 2, 2012
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  10. Oct 4, 2012 #8
    justawheelholderfornow

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    they were testing the cables on several exp driver trucks last winter and will be switching all trucks to them SOON.
    whether you use them or not, (and esp with the new 'hanging' style vs in the box under the pass door) chains go bad in a year or two, as they corrode like crazy. The cables weigh nothing, can be put on TIGHTLY in 1/10th the time, and last much longer!
     
    justawheelholderfornow, Oct 4, 2012
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