First Time Ordering New Rig - Advice?

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by OhNoTerry, Jun 26, 2021.

  1. Caterpillar Cowboy

    Caterpillar Cowboy Heavy Load Member

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    I own trucks with all 3 styles, hate the 1 piece glass. Every few years the wipers will get to parking funny. Can't remember if it's a parking relay or the whole motor you gotta replace. My 2 pieces never do that. Also 2 pieces are better for snow country.

    In order
    2 Piece Flat
    2 Piece Curved
    1 Piece Curved

    That's just my opinion.
     
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  3. OhNoTerry

    OhNoTerry Medium Load Member

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    So aim for around 1500? Yeah I was slightly confused when a few reps have said they like to run low on the revs but almost every driver recommends running a little higher. Fuel economy isn’t really my BIGGEST goal, but if I can move some things around and help myself without risking the motor then I’ll do whatever it takes. Thank you.
     
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  4. OhNoTerry

    OhNoTerry Medium Load Member

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    Don’t know why but I completely forgot my 800 at work had that exact issue, I will ask the mechanic who replaced it for what he did. Seemed to me he replaced just about everything as they even wiped smoother and slower.
     
  5. Wespipes

    Wespipes Road Train Member

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    I agree. I run 11r24.5 3.55 gears. 18 low in just hitting 70
     
  6. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    And besides, flat glass W900L are the best looking truck ever made!
     
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  7. OhNoTerry

    OhNoTerry Medium Load Member

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    What’s the difference in tire wear between 65-70-75? Do you guys usually run as hard as you can within the speed limit or sit in your own sweet spots?
     
  8. Isafarmboy

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    Thank you much!! Love my dubya nine.
     
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