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Wondering about opinions on tires for my JCB. See this thread for info: http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/jcb-skid-steers.45832/ It will be primarily used inside chicken barns and on concrete, not in mud and dirt, so I'm wondering about a "mixed use" tire, like this: As opposed to the...

So, it's not exactly a project, but this is probably still the best place for this. I've switched jobs, my dad founded a company that will be raising chickens in IA, MN and WI, and I've taken a job with the company, I'll be dealing with mainly equipment and logistics once we get things rolling...

Been looking for a couple skid steers, and I've always been interested in the JCB's since I saw them years ago. I like the side-door entry/exit, and the single boom interests me. I'd be looking at a 260, 280 or bigger, with the high-flow hydraulics. I'd be using them in chicken barns with a...

Found a pretty clean looking 05 K3500 CCLB Dually LT truck at a local dealership, been looking for a decent but inexpensive tow-pig for the new business (see my Gooseneck post: http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/gn-trailers.45633/), and this one fits the bill. Very little rust that I can...

So, long story short, my dad is putting together a broiler chicken operation in NE Iowa/SW Wisconsin. As part of that operation, the company is going to own about 9 semi trailers and the modules/cages that the birds get hauled in. The mods (which hold the cages) get hauled on & off the truck and...

So the DPF was stolen off the 08 C4500 sometime in the last couple days, noticed it in the lot this afternoon. The rear chunk of exhaust is hanging on both ends, and the cat is still there. Will it go into limp home mode without the DPF? Who is the best tuner to delete the emissions stuff? I...

So, I'm doing some research on adding or supplementing the transmission cooling on the Yukon, considering I'm doing a lot of city driving with it, often with 7 people inside. The other night I saw 190°F on the gauge, and it was 50°F outside. Not awful, but 170°F would've been a lot nicer...

Hate to make all these threads, but it makes searching things in the future infinitely easier. RockAuto shows Hayden, Four Seasons and AC Delco for fan clutches, the Hayden being $75 and the AC Delco being $119. Is the AC Delco going to be $50 better? I don't want to replace it again for a while...

Mom has been driving the Duramax lately, the other day she got in to a Low Coolant message, they checked it and added about a quart. What's the best way to test for a leaking HG? Pressure test? Could the WP be leaking? They're telling me that it's not leaving anything on the floor in the shop ...

Mom got in the Duramax this morning and had no brakes, and dad said the pump whined a bit, then kicked in. So that leads me to believe the PS pump is bad. New replacement is $132 from Amazon, AC Delco: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049Z34BE/?tag=jhuntlink-20 Just wondering if there's anything else...

Did the yearly maintenance today (Oil & Filter, Fuel Filter, Trans Filter, Grease & Rotate tires(About 12k mi/year)) and noticed that the steering idler and pitman joint were looser than I'd like, and that the tie-rods were not real tight anymore. What are the recommended replacement parts...

Starting with this thread: http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/showthread.php?41462-Might-be-looking-for-a-box-truck (Cliffsnotes: Looking for an ECLB Duramax and enclosed trailer for our business) I was thinking about getting a set of AirBags for this truck, since it will be doing a lot of...

So, I undertook a few projects today, one of which ended up being a PCV reroute. I had a few bar stool caps around, and decided to look at it. Instead of the cutting I've seen others do, I just got some 5/8" heater hose, and stuck it on the nipple on the inside of the piece that goea into the...

So, the CEL has been on in the 05, code reads Turbo Vane Position Sensor, don't remember the code. I can go grab it if needed. IIRC it's not worth cleaning it? Is AC Delco my best bet? RockAuto has an AIRTEX/WELLS for $320, I don't want to know how much a dealer is going to want. How hard is it...

So our Craftsman 19.2V set of tools took a turn for the worst the last few months, our chargers have died, batteries took a dump and the tools were pretty much dead as well. So, it was time for an upgrade, and upgrade we did. We looked at both DeWalt and Milwaukee, but I really like the...

What's your favorite food served on Thanksgiving? I love the turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes. My mom makes the best homemade mashed. Her trick is to re-use the potato water and add it back instead of adding fresh water. Something about it is different/better. So good!

Simple as that! How often do you wash your truck? Which truck, that's up to you (made multi-vote, for all your trucks!).

Might as well put this in here, as it will always be a project! Bought this today to replace my 03 Bonneville SSEi. It's a 2009.1 G8 GT, Panther Black Metallic, 2-tone Red/Black Leather, Sport and Premium packages, 70k miles, and a Cold Air Intake and axle back exhaust. It's very comfy, very...

Came up with this one the other day getting dressed. How do you button your button-up shirts? Bottom to Top Top to Bottom Other (Comment)

I'm sure this one got asked, but it's always worth a repeat! What kind of Cell Phone do you have/prefer? iPhone Android Blackberry Windows Phone Flip Phone Brick (Solid Phone) Note taped on an actual brick Tin Cans on String What's a Cell Phone?