Fleet truck questions

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by The Challenger, Jul 23, 2011.

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  1. Jul 24, 2011 #11
    123456

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    Why buy a fleet truck and have to change everything.

    Buy an O/O truck to start with !!!

    It will be spec'd properly and better taken care of.............
     
    123456, Jul 24, 2011
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  3. Jul 24, 2011 #12
    The Challenger

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    You make a valid point 123456; however when you have a first time buyer, options can be limited.

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Jul 24, 2011
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  4. Jul 24, 2011 #13
    Heavyd

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    That is a really good point about not being to do trailer brake tests with out the spike handle!
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2011 #14
    gunner76

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    I was in this same boat the last few weeks. My local dealer was going to give me a heck of a deal on a fleet trade in 9900, they were even going to swap the 10spd out for a new reman 13spd. I ended up passing on the truck because no matter what changes I made to the truck it was still going to be a plain jane fleet truck. I ended up finding exactly what I wanted last weekend.
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2011 #15
    VARITHMS

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    How fun would it be to back under a trailer with out parking springs in the chambers.
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2011 #16
    The Challenger

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    Let me you ask you mechanics this:Say Jim bought a ex Crete Century without the air slide 5th. Would it be easy to wire it?? I know you might be thinking why am I asking this?? I just wanna know this stuff. I know money speaks when it comes to blinging your truck. Also, I see lots of trucks featuring the FRO15210C tranny when mated to a detroit spec'd in at 455HP with 3:70 or 3:55 rears. Will that pull a loaded trailer good?? I know it may not be the champion but is it a good choice for a beginner versus the FRO16210B/C??

    Gunner,

    What did you end up getting??

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Jul 26, 2011
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