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Strange or bizarre tips for drivers

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jlkklj777, Oct 25, 2007.

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  1. Mar 24, 2008 #31
    NorCalSeahawkFan

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    Some of you people are truly twisted!
    I am so glad I found this site!!!
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2008 #32
    jlkklj777

    jlkklj777 20 Year Truckload Veteran

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    On a serious note. If you having difficulty sitting straight in your seat it may be due to the cushion being old and worn out and having compressed more on 1 side or the other. I found that you can actually swap the seat cushions from the passenger side to the drivers side. The passenger side cushion rarely if ever gets used and is normally in brand new condition. Just flip up the seat and you will find 8 screws that are attached to clamps that bracket a long rod. Remove the screws from both seats, swap the cushions, then re-install all the screws. Voila! a new seat to sit on without having to go to the shop! Best of all it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to do.
     
    jlkklj777, Apr 8, 2008
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    allniter and usa4freedom Thank this.
  4. Apr 9, 2008 #33
    TruckerD99

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    It sounds stupid but I carry 2 pieces of 2x4 about 8 inches long. I know nobody ,including me, would ever admit to doing this, unless someone sees you do it. But if you ever drop a trailer without the gear down and catch it on the tires drop the air ride, put the 2x4s on each frame rail, reinflate the suspension, crank the gear down and back under the trailer again. Then put the gear down the rest of the way and unhook. Try it. It saves alot of cranking!
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2008 #34
    TruckerD99

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    I'm glad I'm not the only one, driver. Randi Rhodes ain't say'n m anymore is she!
     
    TruckerD99, Apr 9, 2008
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  7. Apr 9, 2008 #35
    TruckerD99

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    Her show is cancelled isn't it?
     
    TruckerD99, Apr 9, 2008
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  8. Apr 10, 2008 #36
    Gearjammin' Penguin

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    Too late--I've got the video. :biggrin_2555:

    On a serious note, eucalyptus oil works wonders. No, you don't drink it--you take a deep sniff of the vapor. It was tested(on truck drivers, ironically enough), and believe it or not, it works!
     
    Gearjammin' Penguin, Apr 10, 2008
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  9. Apr 10, 2008 #37
    Big Don

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    OK, I'll be the dummy here. What is it that eucalyptus oil is supposed to do for a person?
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2008 #38
    OhioTruckin

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    Man, this is one funny post! Good ideas, too. The "Nut Hook" will definitely keep you awake!
     
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  11. Apr 13, 2008 #39
    northstarfire0693

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    White sheets are nice, if you like white... but by the time they turn yellow from CO (I'd like to see documentation on that), you're probably long dead. besides, there are plenty of other reasons for sheets to turn yellow.

    They all turn yellow when you pee on them:biggrin_25525:
     
    northstarfire0693, Apr 13, 2008
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  12. Apr 14, 2008 #40
    lowbudget

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    Big Don, you ever smelled eucalyptus oil? vicks vaporub is like a WAY watered down version of the smell
     
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