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    Favorite tires for a cucv?

    I am running BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 in LT265/75R16 on a 2012 FJ Cruiser. Load Range E. Now I have 135k miles on this set of tires and still plenty of life left. Have not rotated but this vehicle is full time AWD. Got 135k on the last set before I changed them. My driving style changed a...
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    Parting out M123a1c

    @Titanite92 @Titanite92
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    Yellow Freight Shuts Down

    Just noticed that refrigerated container company Tiger Cool Express also went belly up recently when I received an email last week notifying me of an auction with at least 100 containers...
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    Yellow Freight Shuts Down

    Everybody has different experiences but I could not say that YRC smashed up the freight that much more than XPO, ABF or OD. But for sure they were the cheapest. Now I imagine we will pay more for the same damages. Time, effort, and expense must be expended to develop packaging that will...
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    Deuce Camo Active Duty

    Thanks for continuing to share these photos, in this thread and elsewhere. Very interesting.
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    Yellow Freight Shuts Down

    Yeah get ready. Everything I am reading states no cause for alarm the rest of the network will absorb it. Sure they will, and increase the prices even further. We will need to revaluate our shipping carriers and our vendor network as this will increase costs by a lot. In my area competing quotes...
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    Yellow Freight Shuts Down

    Too bad...I was getting great rates from them for years...good enough to accept the rough handling of the items shipped. Two sides to every story. The original post of the image above contributed to the abrupt ending from what I have gleaned. Down to 2 union LTL carriers now.
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    Deuce Bed Questions

    https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/weight-of-deuce-parts.27663/#post-288630 Says #1400 lbs. here. I should have thought to look it up yesterday it is right on this site already.
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    Deuce Bed Questions

    I bought mine because it gets about the same basic mileage as a gas F250 and has a bigger bed. Also because I always wanted one. Downside as we all know is the height of the bed from the ground. But even new pickups seem to be getting taller and taller every year. I had 40 2x4x12, 12 sheets of...
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    Deuce Bed Questions

    Inside dimensions are about 8' x 12' which is convenient for a pickup. You can fit everything in it on one trip. Mounts to the frame in three places on each side. Forward mount is a spring bolt to allow for frame flex. I would say it weighs about 2500 lbs. Others probably have more accurate...
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    Shifting techniques of experienced Deuce Drivers

    It takes a bit of time to get the hang of winding up the motor to match the revs on the downshift. I drive a manual on my daily but the revs come up so much slower on the deuce it can be challenging to get it right. I apply some stick pressure and as I rev it up I can usually get it to go in...
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    Shifting techniques of experienced Deuce Drivers

    For me it depends on the deuce transmission in the truck. Each one seems to be different and prefer different fluids. What seems to work in one might not work in another. Typically we are not dealing with perfectly maintained or freshly rebuilt units. If I am loaded I will run Low range 2-4 and...
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    Brake line

    Big Mikes Motorpool is where I got mine when I rebuilt the system. https://www.bigmikesmotorpool.com/collections/m35a2-parts/products/complete-brake-hose-set-for-m35a2-m35a3
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    1950s M123 Gasser Engine knock

    Yeah sorry I figure you know how to Google as well. But could not help myself. I love reading this story as well. Previously mentioned on this site somewhere. Just for kicks you might enjoy. http://www.vannattabros.com/truck6.html Good luck with your project. Hope you can save the motor.
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    1950s M123 Gasser Engine knock

    http://www.oldforgepower.com/engines-parts/?vid=14351&unit=rebuilt-cummins-v8-300-complete-engine-for-sale This is the diesel replacement. Hard to find not sure if this one is still available.
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    1950s M123 Gasser Engine knock

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/154661477756 Not afiliated in any way.
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    M35a2 A/C system

    With all the air a typical deuce pulls thru the radiator, would a separate fan really be necessary?
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    Changing Trans/Transfer/Differential Fluids

    Yes this pump works great. You need a 5 gallon pail. I bought my oil in the pail already I think from Walmart. The oil you have is also correct. I dragged the bucket with the pump on top under the truck with me and filling up the pumpkins was very easy. Dragged it under my FJ Cruiser the...
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    I'm an idiot!!! - Fermont MEP-802A 5kW

    200A is the listed breakthrough current on that item: Current Rating: 30 A Fuse Type: Fast Blow Fuse Size / Group: 3AG (6.3 mm x 32 mm) Voltage Rating AC: 250 VAC Voltage Rating DC: 125 VDC Interrupt Rating: 200 A But the interrupt or breakthrough current is the maximum...
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    I'm an idiot!!! - Fermont MEP-802A 5kW

    Fuse Trade Size 3AB Current 30 A Voltage 250V AC/125V DC Breakthrough Current 1,000 A @ 125 V AC 400 A @ 125 V DC Only downside is made in China. But we need to choose our battles sometimes...
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