Post by: mr.mindless on May 02, 2013, 11:37:36 AM
Need to make up some cribbing, I couldn't get 3 Ford Fiestas on there, the frontend is too low. They're 6" longer than a Mazda2 but could still be crammed on in tres with 3-4" ramps for the front tires of the front car.
Nick and I adjusted the brakes when I picked it up from him, they were all pretty loose. They still suck - but less, and seem to be improving a bit.
Lowered the coupler a notch (beware bedsides, those who may borrow) to level it out a bit. Still slightly uphill on my new truck so I may drill another hole. Not sure if that might bring it to 'too low'
Needs some spring hanger work after that piggy Cummins rode back from NC on it, and I need to check spring bolts and equalizer bars on both trailers. Miles are adding up! I may try to get that done tonight.
Post by: rejeep on May 02, 2013, 11:43:40 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on May 02, 2013, 01:24:43 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 02, 2013, 08:25:47 PM
1/2" fine thread stud
17/32" x1 1/8" knurl
23/32" dia head
2 1/2" length
Need +1/4-1/2" thread. Knurl could be up to 3/16" longer
Both trailers need equalizers, pivot bolts, and slipper pads rebuilt. 2" springs 3/4" pivot bolts 1/2" spring bolts, low pro.
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Post by: mr.mindless on May 03, 2013, 12:52:13 PM
2 1/2" studs are the longest 1/2" studs they list, not sure if there is a 3" long 1/2-20 out there.
Enlarging 32 holes to go to a 9/16 or 5/8 stud seems like more work than $800 in new LR F wheels and tires, when I may be able to sell the Grabbers that are on there for 150-200. On the other hand, I come back to the fact that sticking near a grand into the wedge seems a bit silly.
Post by: mr.mindless on May 10, 2013, 10:48:52 PM
shopped hard for brake parts, think I found the best deals I'm going to. Expensive to go to better brakes. Looking at just under a grand plus plumbing to stay with drums and go hydraulic, or about 1250 to get disc brakes on there.
Anything would be a serious improvement, but I'm leaning to discs. If I'm spending the money already I may as well upgrade as far as I can. The pump is about half the cost of the upgrade so as long as it proves durable it should be a pretty long-term investment and either increase the value on this unit or be able to be moved to the next trailer should things change.
Of course getting great brakes on this will really make me hate the wedge. I just need to cut the neck off and make this a step deck, then I have no need for the wedge.
Post by: M4wdFab on May 15, 2013, 09:18:00 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on May 18, 2013, 01:18:56 AM
Not too late, 07:30 Sunday on campus to work.
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Post by: Harrison on May 18, 2013, 01:26:41 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on May 18, 2013, 01:29:41 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 18, 2013, 09:41:37 AM
You'll be around during the day tomorrow (sat) for tailgate pickup?yup
Peeling myself out of bed shortly
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Post by: mr.mindless on May 18, 2013, 07:25:51 PM
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Wiring:
Y/gr +12
Blk grnd
Br out
Bl in
It supplies +12 when triggered. Run-on is maybe 100-200ms. Well less than a half second. Totally useable.
If I had a hard wired winch, I would want a switch on the +12 to the wireless receiver if it was wired like I did mine. wouldn't want any chance of interference triggering it while not in intentional use.
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Post by: jacel86 on May 19, 2013, 06:53:24 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on June 06, 2013, 03:35:16 AM
Hoping to pick up spring bushings from Brad's today, they're shot too and bolts are too sloppy to bother reassembling without.
Front hanger holes are egged out, going to try to do a lil fill-n-drill before welding washers over to reinforce. Hopefully that works out well. Otherwise I could just cut out new hangers....
Going to pull hubs too. Brake issues need checking. Rear brakes sound like something is broken in the drum.
I'm half tempted to overnight bushings and a disc conversion for Sunday install but I think I'll do one more go-around on these stupid electric drums. I hate trailer brakes.
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Post by: M4wdFab on June 06, 2013, 09:36:14 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on June 06, 2013, 11:20:58 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on June 06, 2013, 11:24:26 AM
didn't get bushings for the wedge. dumbass.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 10, 2013, 09:56:10 AM
due to weather I guarantee I'll be in a mood to wrench n weld on it tonight. So tired of not having a shop!!
Post by: mr.mindless on June 12, 2013, 10:55:52 PM
Driver side is all done. Haven't looked at brakes at all.
At least it's mobile until I tear into the px side. Will be easier now that I know what not to do and now to make less scrap. Need extra brutality.
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 12, 2013, 10:08:09 PM
So! So much for great brakes upgrade. Guess I'll check into Southwest Wheel return policy. Of course I paid about $150 in shipping an have already packed all 8 bearings :-/
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 12, 2013, 10:40:40 PM
This is the only clocking where bolts lines up but that's not a big deal at all. The caliper hits the springs or frame no matter where it is.
I'd be okay it it was spring over or had a narrower frame. I'm short at least an inch of clearance. Shitty!
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Post by: Harrison on October 13, 2013, 08:02:53 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 13, 2013, 09:01:16 PM
Yeah, back to electric drums and crap brakes. I can hardly wait.
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Post by: M4wdFab on October 13, 2013, 09:53:42 PM
Post by: Nick on October 13, 2013, 11:23:34 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 13, 2013, 11:31:43 PM
No interest in making it the height it a deckover. I'll just get a deckover if I want that.
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 24, 2013, 06:29:59 PM
Still would need new grease seals for the smaller dia spindles.
Post by: mr.mindless on October 27, 2013, 06:19:01 PM
Trim dead ends on the outside unbolt an grind back a bit of the lip on the ubolt plates to clear where the caliper slides go.
Will be annoying to bleed w bleeders on the bottom but that should be a one time issue. it'd damn well better be worth it in the end. I have middling hopes at this point and regret the purchase. If it wouldn't cost me so much to return it they'd have been gone again last week and I'd continue to suck it up with shit brakes.
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 02, 2013, 08:04:51 PM
I'm about 1/3 done since no plumbing is done yet.
Calipers go on/off inside the wheels. That's GREAT news
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 16, 2013, 06:08:04 PM
Planning to bleed next, mounting the pump will be fun with need to poke two new holes in stainless brackets.
Then I can get brackets on, calipers on, hubs, tires, mount pump, do final wiring. Rough order of operations. Might make it tonight but I bet not. Titan is a good helper!
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 17, 2013, 09:58:43 PM
Need to double check grounds everywhere since in spite of working properly the P3 says no trailer connected. Apparently a weak ground between tow vehicle and the pump will cause that symptom.
The pump literature warns in several places about voltage spikes so I need to not leave the winch disconnected and switch between the two battery uses.
I also discovered that my trailer connector on the truck doesn't energize the center pin for backup lights so that's something to fix when I put a gooseneck placed plug on it one of these days.
Feels really good to finally wrap this fucker up.
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 21, 2013, 09:35:27 PM
Probably bitchy due to voltage mismatch at the pump between trailer battery and truck system? Certainly would cause big issues.
Didn't get as far as rewiring that plug. Going to add one at the hose position as long as I'm opening up the wiring harness. Found the ram body builder guides with very complete practical wiring info. Found my switched +12v in the cab too. That'll be handy to know.
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Post by: mr.mindless on December 04, 2013, 11:06:24 PM
Swapped a bad backup light relay too so they work again. Time to put some lifetime on there soon.
Should get a light test tow tmw night.
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Post by: KingtheZJ on March 03, 2014, 09:04:21 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on March 17, 2014, 02:54:36 PM
Talked to Tuson, Alan told me where to take it apart to look for bad potting, moisture, ba spade connections... He wasn't familiar with the addition of "warrant void" Mylar stickers securing that panel now though :(
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Post by: M4wdFab on March 17, 2014, 03:26:54 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on March 17, 2014, 03:28:24 PM
seems like I spent a lot of money to go through the hassle of rebleeding brakes for a fuckin bad board that I could swap myself instead of shipping the whole unit back pump and all too though. If it comes to that I'm very much hoping they'll work with me on it.
Post by: mr.mindless on April 03, 2014, 09:10:52 AM
Was also good from the truck brake controller last Thursday before I didn't head to VA with it.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 01, 2014, 12:06:23 AM
Broke the seal. Drained like half an inch of water out of this "sealed" unit.
Washed down w isopropyl alcohol. The board has some weird thin see through sealant potting it. Nothing visually rotted. Pump runs if I hot wire it. But it won't kick. Gets random clickies when I give it power and neither actuation changes that.
Washed it down a third time w alcohol and I'm leaving it open overnight. Hopefully it works in the morning. If not hopefully they'll send me a board or a unit. Pump motor casing has started to rust. There's no vent nor drain on that compartment. And they didn't put any desiccant in there either which seems odd for a sealed place. Not that it would help given the leak size.
More trouble than it was worth for sure. Boooo
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Post by: mr.mindless on June 09, 2014, 06:53:41 PM
I'm going to see what I can do about adding some splash/ spray/ rain shielding around the unit. the seals look fine visually... Shame they apparently didn't do their job.
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Post by: mr.mindless on June 16, 2014, 10:02:45 PM
All checked out well after swap. Then I assembled it and nothing would work. Got a few subsequent relay clicks and then nothing but silence. Triple checked all wiring and connections. No difference truck or not, breakaway or controller.
Pump still worked when directly powered; board was giving no voltage to it nor to the control valve.
Unit is off the trailer, hose is capped, it's boxed up and shipping out tomorrow.
Hope round two is less frustration than round 1. Worst $$ I've spent in the last year.
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Post by: mr.mindless on September 07, 2014, 09:00:26 PM
Narrower track width and taller tires. Original eagle wheels and tires, 205 70 15s I think. Maybe 75s. They'll probably run the backs of the wheel wells. Had to open up a xmember at the rear of the well. Had to grind the shit out of the torsion axle arm. I'm pretty sure my method is straight out of the Dexter manual for alt wheel fitment :whistling:
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Bent & twisted & catch-prone bumper replaced with 4x~.095 tubing. Hopefully I never rip it out of the trailer frame. It's 300% stronger than any other piece of steel on that trailer including its mounts and the crossmember they're attached to.
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Finished painting it now. Only mod left is to move the trailer jack so the buggy bumper doesn't hit it when turning.
Didn't check out the hot water tank or any other propane crap yet. 3 weeks to several day trip w Titan and Kim!
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 16, 2014, 03:26:25 PM
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Post by: Wingman on November 16, 2014, 03:34:57 PM
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Post by: Nick on November 16, 2014, 04:57:42 PM
Post by: Harrison on November 16, 2014, 05:01:10 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on November 16, 2014, 05:22:56 PM
ideas are make the trailer a step deck
flip 572 around, and pull 3' more forward so the rear axle is sitting on the goose arms- lower the load and move it forward.
we are close. i think either way its doable.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 16, 2014, 05:30:13 PM
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 16, 2014, 05:52:10 PM
im all for the step deck, but it seems a lot of effot with how big my truck appears with a tap measure
move the round support, pull my car on 4' forward and rescale i think is our next easy step.
Post by: M4wdFab on November 16, 2014, 05:58:01 PM
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 16, 2014, 06:43:46 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on November 16, 2014, 06:48:05 PM
im up for anything if it saves me $7k in trailer expense this year
Post by: mr.mindless on November 16, 2014, 07:01:17 PM
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Post by: Harrison on November 16, 2014, 09:45:16 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2014, 10:08:38 AM
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haha
i just diagramed out a model, and got 15636 on the trailer axles with approx weights and distances
car1 2 3 trailer axles
weight 4600 4600 4500 5500 15637
pin R 9 23 33 23 27
41400 105800 148500 126500 422200
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2014, 10:18:43 AM
we can leave your heavy ass ramps on the tail of the trailer home also since they are not needed
therorecticlly my car will be 4400lbs, but plan to have 4 spare tires on truck bed and under my car on from of trailer deck.
car1 2 3 trailer trailer axles
weight 4600 4600 4500 5500 14281
pin R 5 21 31 23 27
23000 96600 139500 126500 385600
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2014, 10:23:55 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on December 03, 2014, 10:54:53 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2014, 11:49:35 AM
decided to run real numbers today after i realized my car wont move again for about a month on its own....
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2014, 11:58:48 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on December 03, 2014, 12:02:50 PM
trailer spares will be a good idea too. I think I have one broken belt that should get swapped out, odd wear on inboard shoulder on one. Has been that way for a long time.
I think I have 2-3 loose 225s; no spare SRW 19.5s. Not sure I have any good-enough E/F 8 lug 16s, they may have gone with the wedge.
Post by: M4wdFab on December 03, 2014, 12:54:31 PM
loose 225s are probably good. maybe we can come up with a CO2 tank to bring.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 03, 2014, 12:56:29 PM
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Post by: mr.mindless on April 30, 2015, 06:20:08 PM
Rolling w 3 calipers this weekend. Fix that and bleed it all next week.
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Post by: M4wdFab on May 27, 2015, 09:59:10 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 27, 2015, 10:31:34 AM
Or maybe it was 4.75 hubs and 5" wheels?
Post by: M4wdFab on May 27, 2015, 10:33:32 AM
i guess i could measure it when i measure mine haha
Post by: mr.mindless on May 27, 2015, 10:41:51 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on May 27, 2015, 10:53:46 AM
160$ shipped, in stock ready to go. Joel answers phone and sounds like a shop mechanic that knows his stuff actually.
Post by: M4wdFab on May 27, 2015, 11:03:05 AM
thats pretty lame and misleading.
Post by: mr.mindless on May 27, 2015, 11:49:22 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on July 24, 2015, 09:08:14 AM
9/16 studs will have to wait. Couldn't find a 39/64 bit at retail, 2 will be here next week. Need to get a needle scaler and take care of completely failed powdercoat on wheels too.
Deck needs to be redone. Then the thing will essentially be a completely new trailer (and ready to sell in favor of a big enclosed in the next 18-24 mos...)
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Post by: M4wdFab on July 24, 2015, 10:06:17 AM
how much resale do you really think you would gain with a redeck vs, an hour of repair welding and fresh paint?
Post by: mr.mindless on July 24, 2015, 10:18:36 AM
Probably no gain in resale from someone who doesn't look up from underneath and see the daylight, repaired at all or not. The top looks great and it's still solid right now and probably for a while yet, but it needs it for my continued peace of mind. Since the top does still look juuuust fine, it's going to sneak up when it really does become an issue.
Post by: M4wdFab on July 24, 2015, 10:37:12 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on July 24, 2015, 10:40:06 AM
Post by: TrailTamer on July 24, 2015, 12:18:38 PM
It's probably the only one my oil less air compressor (so loud I can hear it) can keep up with it.
Post by: cracker on July 24, 2015, 12:55:04 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on July 24, 2015, 01:17:55 PM
You’re probably the 6th and 7th good things I’ve read about them. I’m already sold. Haven’t picked one up yet though
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Post by: KingtheZJ on August 17, 2015, 03:16:32 PM
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/5163061463.html
Post by: M4wdFab on August 17, 2015, 04:38:33 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 01, 2015, 12:52:14 PM
I want to run some plastic conduit the length of both sides for carrying the wires to eliminate short points even if wires do chafe through. I also want to switch to flush 3/4" grommet mount markers to eliminate that failure point.
Both of those changes are slated for re-deck time, along with welding shut any unneeded holes in the frame and reworking the inner fenders. I don't see a need to deck it any wider.
I'm looking for ideas on painting and rust cleanup for the project. I think I'm settled on a paint process for the final product (hplv spray some rustolium or implement black, w hardener) but:
- what can I do to clean up the existing structure? It has some rust showing through and needs some love. Tow it to someone, un-decked and stripped, and have it blasted? Same, but with the new decking installed, and just have them paint it too? I got a quote for $90/hr actual time for that work once. No idea how long it takes though.
- if I paint it, what best to do where the decking meets the frame? Paint the frame and decking first and then touch up after welding and pretend the interior is fine? Somehow even though it's pretty rotten now I don't have any rust jacking between deck and beams. I'd like to keep it that way. Maybe I don't even need to worry about it.
Also, is anyone aware of self etching primer by the gallon to spray? I've only seen that in spraybomb.
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Post by: Nick on November 01, 2015, 04:12:51 PM
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Post by: jacel861 on November 01, 2015, 04:31:02 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 01, 2015, 11:03:07 PM
I'm really leaning towards a solution at this point where I strip and replace the deck and drop it somewhere. It comes back pretty.
Bonus if they can work around wiring and brake lines but I could deal with replacing that later.
If I'm ambitious I'd pull the Ram flatbed and have it redone too. Rust under the powdercoat all over the place :(
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Post by: Wingman on November 02, 2015, 07:23:12 AM
Post by: JEEPWERX on November 03, 2015, 02:09:11 PM
Final decision was cheaper and less time involved to sell the trailer and invest the money in a new purchase.
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 03, 2015, 02:24:34 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on November 03, 2015, 02:30:26 PM
strip the junk wiring
wire cup wheel it
paint the trailer and bottom of new deck. KSD can shear a stack of panels to size
weld
finish painting.
Spray the frame, and roll on the deck black rustollum.
could be done in a Saturday, and rewired Sunday.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 03, 2015, 02:35:34 PM
Probably has to wait for spring unless warm weather lasts into december for some reason.
Post by: M4wdFab on May 23, 2016, 03:49:29 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on May 23, 2016, 03:54:02 PM
kodiak brand brakes, cheapest coating option since I'm not dunking it in saltwater (only driving in its spray)
http://www.kodiaktrailer.com/
etrailer sells them, they sell direct, eastern marine usually has great prices on things as well. sets vs piecemeal prices sometimes go either way.
Post by: M4wdFab on May 23, 2016, 04:04:33 PM
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Post by: M4wdFab on May 23, 2016, 04:13:57 PM
9/16" studs avail too
Post by: mr.mindless on May 23, 2016, 09:32:59 PM
1000psi=drum 1600=disk.
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Post by: mr.mindless on May 23, 2016, 09:35:42 PM
this looks like an oil bath hub? https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/Kodiak/K2HR79.htmlThat does look threaded. Weird. Mine are not.
9/16" studs avail too
You can always just grease bearings even behind an oil bath cap. Mine are not though - and it seems odd for a 7k
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Post by: M4wdFab on May 23, 2016, 10:09:04 PM
i think the pics are messed up, if you look at "whats included" no mention of caps
Post by: mr.mindless on March 09, 2017, 09:54:38 PM
Bandaids applied!
Ought to tide me over to painting weather. Still want to get a wet media blaster for my pressure washer. The paint that's on there is actually pretty tenacious.
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Post by: mr.mindless on September 14, 2017, 08:58:05 PM
Need to gather blasting place info to compare, and maybe just have them paint too?
Need to order decking.
I was thinking about widening it to 100-102" but I think Id rather replace than engineer that and cut a million 6" long ribs, and figure out how to remove the rub rail. If that food truck guy comes calling again though... low deck is super useful for that.
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Post by: KingtheZJ on September 14, 2017, 09:44:39 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on September 14, 2017, 09:50:15 PM
Without redecking it is worth scrap price. Send it time was a year or 18 mos ago. Redeck and paint and I can send it for 5 - 6 with the upgrades it has, then spend 8 on something 102". If I keep a low boy around.
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Post by: TrailTamer on September 14, 2017, 10:30:13 PM
Or just rewire and redeck where needed, wire wheel loose paint rust off and repaint it every spring just to keep it presentable and call it good enough?
Post by: mr.mindless on September 15, 2017, 07:31:14 AM
Big difference between spending a grand on making this good again and scrapping it while spending 6 to replace it regardless of how much time I don't have.
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Post by: jaysenodell on September 15, 2017, 07:38:10 AM
At some point though you need to make sure you aren't throwing good money at bad money. Based on my "guy in the corner" status I think you need to take one more shot at getting it usable for you then plan to dump it and maybe live with a downsize. I know that cuts into some of the extracurricular activities but then you might have some time back to work on the other things.
Just my 2/100ths. Feel free to flip me the bird and move on. Got adult kids now. I'm used to it.
Post by: TrailTamer on September 15, 2017, 09:59:25 AM
My offer is still on the table, I will help you to get old decks off, install new decking. IMHO best time and cost efficient will be to use power washer with blasting kit to strip it, repaint with POR-15 or Cassis Saver then top coat. Pretty sure one gallon of POR-15 will cover whole trailer 2-3 coats.
I'm 99% sure there's a spot at my place to power wash blast the trailer to not worry about the mess it'll leave behind.
Post by: M4wdFab on September 15, 2017, 10:07:50 AM
4-5 guys on a saturday could strip decking, knot wheel, weld, and paint in a Saturday
you could have it wired sunday.
do it in my lot if you want- Matt and I could help along with Brett, im sure a few others that have used the trailer.
just need to plan and execute.
i wouldnt bother with POR and top coat. mop on some black rustoleum and call it good for another 5 years.
Post by: TrailTamer on September 15, 2017, 10:18:59 AM
My POR-15'd D80 in the dodge still look perfect after 3 winters and over 50k miles.
Post by: mr.mindless on September 15, 2017, 10:26:03 AM
Was also thinking shortcut to just needle scale and wire wheel rust and paint over existing paint.
Agreed it's a weekend or three day job especially w some help. It shouldn't really be THAT bad.
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Post by: M4wdFab on September 15, 2017, 10:34:00 AM
spraying underside will speed process, while rolling top side and flat surfaces will speed there.
i would guess 2+ gallons to do that trailer also.
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Post by: rejeep on September 15, 2017, 01:15:54 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 13, 2017, 11:01:06 PM
Gotta do the deck, I’m tired of bridging rot with 2x6s, it’s a little embarrassing. I think complete usage has been achieved. Ordering steel Monday, and probably call around for blasting options and maybe paint too depending on price. Probably start stripping this weekend. I’m sure it’ll take a full day plus to completely strip decking wiring lights brakes and winch. Even if it doesn’t I’ve got more than plenty else to do.
Might go to Attica and scare jeeps Sunday?
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Post by: rejeep on October 14, 2017, 08:13:46 PM
Buying this round of fall cars
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Post by: TrailTamer on November 22, 2017, 11:23:23 AM
great chingrish on an amazon ad for a solar battery maintainer that I'm about to buy (5w for $20, hoping to wire it in and hopefully make trailer batteries last a lil longer):
https://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-Portable-Battery-Charger-Batteries/dp/B015ZGDYII/ref=sr_1_3
I'm not sure why you posted that on dumb cl thread. Anyway, I was reading through HF's wireless winch remote reviews and one reviewer said the controller is a parasite draw to the battery. For the time being I'll just disconnect the battery when not in use. I'll add a small switch to the solenoid box to cut off power to the controller to keep it from killing the battery while sitting for extended period of time and to avoid accident winch operation. My multimeter is dead so I can't just check the amp draw right now to confirm.
Other option is to do like what I did when I installed my battery box. I put the quick disconnect 'harness' to the battery for my battery trickle/maintainer charger (cost like $20 from TSC, work GREAT).
Post by: TrailTamer on November 22, 2017, 11:26:43 AM
(https://media.tractorsupply.com/is/image/TractorSupplyCompany/1030951?$300$)
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 22, 2017, 01:08:02 PM
I'm not sure why you posted that on dumb cl thread.
because it was a seller looking stupid, that's all.
My winch is only connected when in use, the reason for swapping cables back and forth is that my previous brake pump warned of voltage spikes from winch operation being a potential killer, so it gets swapped back and forth. I do wonder if the brake controller is a tiny parasitic draw, I have not checked. It sits for long periods disconnected and I seem to kill a battery per year on it, so this would be an easy addition while not requiring anything to be plugged in while parked. If it works well I'll make it a standard feature on anything with a house battery (popup if I keep it, real battery on the enclosed for at least lights while parked and disconnected even if I never outfit the damn thing)
Post by: mr.mindless on November 28, 2017, 09:17:23 AM
Probably just chip bad rust patch with rustolium given timelines.
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 28, 2017, 09:57:12 AM
get klein to shear down 8 or 10' sheets to strips as wide as the deck?
Post by: mr.mindless on November 28, 2017, 10:18:11 AM
Just picked out paint. Going to strip and chip and donframe paint today. Hoping I can paint back of decking pre install. Will advise....
Going to rewire from underneath later I guess. Unless I’m left without things to do due to materials at some point.
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 28, 2017, 11:55:43 AM
Post by: M on November 28, 2017, 12:04:09 PM
Picking up paint now, picking up steel at 1400.
take pics of your progress! Or at least before/after.
Post by: M4wdFab on November 28, 2017, 12:42:23 PM
im not saying it was the safest thing, yours is probably lighter and less sketchy to do that to haha.
Post by: mr.mindless on November 28, 2017, 12:49:38 PM
I should not need to lift now. Maybe for wiring.
This is the area that forces the issue:
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Brett, my brolite is ready to go any time if you’re able to move them.
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 28, 2017, 12:52:23 PM
lets fix those inner fender tire cutters well at it also!
Post by: M4wdFab on November 28, 2017, 12:54:34 PM
welcome to do it in my lot if you want
Post by: mr.mindless on November 28, 2017, 01:04:50 PM
Can I borrow your welder extension cord?
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 28, 2017, 01:10:53 PM
er 8" drop should work cool.
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I’ll move these posts into the lowboy thread later...
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Post by: TrailTamer on November 28, 2017, 03:27:28 PM
I'll swing by to pick it up? Do it need to be stored indoor immediately?
Post by: mr.mindless on November 28, 2017, 10:29:37 PM
Plan to paint bottom, finish stripping deck, needle scale and quick roll paint, install decking.
Worry about new lights and rewiring and top side/outside paint later. This weekend is kinda busy but maybe.
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Post by: rejeep on November 29, 2017, 11:06:52 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 29, 2017, 03:02:40 PM
Lotsa neighborhator today with hours of needle scaler and grinder and compressor.
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Be a late night but should be able to finish loud work before dark, paint, at least place deck if not weld.
Meeting not looking good. Good for election. Ciest la vie
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 29, 2017, 06:23:21 PM
Hopefully 35F is close enough to 50F. (Temp when I finished painting and recommended min temp). I don’t care about finish. Hopefully it cures right. The gardener is supposed to reduce dry time so I’m hoping that helped. I’ll need to trim the tails a bit. I think I can weld it all as I back it in next to the garage. Would rather it be blocked level as I weld but I’m sure it’ll be fine. No matter what I do it’ll be better than the brolite.
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 29, 2017, 10:04:35 PM
I did a test secton on the goose uprights with paint over needled rust, I don’t think I like the inconsistency between coating over rust and good paint. Might get the top side blasted. Or might see how bad wire wheeling would be - not sure if anything but sand would get a consistent finish texture though.
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Post by: Nick on November 29, 2017, 10:25:51 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on November 29, 2017, 10:40:53 PM
I'll probably do a quickie top coat on the decking as soon as it's warm again too since I'll be towing in salt in the winter...
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Post by: mr.mindless on November 30, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
don't have great options for wiring and brake lines that run down the right side. I got large stainless band clamps, was thinking about just welding them through the bolt hole but I figure I wouldn't get it painted well enough and they'd rot off quickly. so I was thinking of drilling/tapping frame or welding 1/4" bolts inside. all options seem like a lot of work, and more work now that decking is welded in. I'll figure it out somehow. Saturday project hopefully.
I do think I'll drill/tap the frame for light mounting with stainless screws - not as critical now since they will be wired ground instead of mounting-grounded but I'd like them to be removable for paint. Need to hit fastenal for that.
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That’s all.
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Post by: M4wdFab on November 30, 2017, 11:55:27 PM
shortened my expectation of a cluster fuck transferring to chassis table in the rain then rolling into shop
Post by: mr.mindless on December 01, 2017, 07:09:57 AM
Welding before going in to work. See what I can do in 3hr. Hope to be either finished or on a supply run.
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Post by: mr.mindless on December 01, 2017, 09:22:43 AM
One is taking the afternoon so I took a partial morning. Welding 97% done. I have 80†of bead left to run on 4 decking seams. Could run it as-is if necessary but I’d rather make the runners solid front to back.
I think what I thought was rain issues last night was some poor prep. Paint on the rail under the plate coming out and contaminating. I had to grind a couple back, particularly when I didn’t run relatively exaggerated circles.
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Post by: mr.mindless on December 01, 2017, 12:11:44 PM
I want to smell the sweet scent of CO2/Argon and steel. Now.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 06, 2017, 08:13:04 AM
Slight bend over the axles on both sides. Guess I should chock the rear once in a while when loading heavy.
Weather doesn’t look like I’ll get to paint the top side this fall, I think we’re out of warmth. I think I’ll redo the marker lights only and call it done till spring.
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Post by: mr.mindless on January 10, 2018, 10:08:36 AM
16 of 32 studs swapped out. Super easy as long as the ones being removed don't fall inside the rotor hat. fishing for them requires way too much patience.
needs hubs greased and air checked.
Post by: mr.mindless on April 20, 2018, 08:01:17 PM
Smike just texted me that one vacated. I was hoping it was one with a bad seal and rusty piston.
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Post by: M4wdFab on June 13, 2018, 10:54:33 PM
my neighbor just let me know his neighbor is selling in the spring. 3 acers and house with 2.5 garage across from my shop. i plan to discuss with him and buy before its on market. dont care what it is. zillow says 130 so def in range.
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Post by: rejeep on June 14, 2018, 09:54:18 AM
ready to just fuck it all and watch tv as a hobby.
I had one of those moments the other day...
Post by: rejeep on June 14, 2018, 09:55:13 AM
my neighbor just let me know his neighbor is selling in the spring. 3 acers and house with 2.5 garage across from my shop. i plan to discuss with him and buy before its on market. dont care what it is. zillow says 130 so def in range.
patience pays off.. that's a score
Post by: mr.mindless on June 14, 2018, 10:12:54 AM
my neighbor just let me know his neighbor is selling in the spring. 3 acers and house with 2.5 garage across from my shop. i plan to discuss with him and buy before its on market. dont care what it is. zillow says 130 so def in range.
that's excellent news! 130 for 3acre sounds really cheap.
I'll pull up the regs again but IIRC it's too long for storage in residential district. letter was about "accessory use" not allowed. you know, things that you do other than live at a house. They're accessory uses.
fucking city, mind your business and let ME be on MY lawn.
Post by: M4wdFab on June 14, 2018, 11:29:46 AM
you would be surprised on how responsive they are to people with common sense and manors as opposed to the assholes they deal with daily.
Post by: mr.mindless on June 14, 2018, 12:03:15 PM
No point in having a guest when I've got 2 parts cars in the driveway.
Post by: carchameleon on June 20, 2018, 12:07:11 AM
Town code says you can't have anything longer than 24' in your driveway. Also you're not allowed to park on the lawn...
There's a fire chief who lives near my parents who has a car parked on the front law... Bothers me every time I drive by it... Don't know if it's double standard or no one has reported it...
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Post by: rejeep on June 20, 2018, 09:05:46 AM
You live in Brighton....
Town code says you can't have anything longer than 24' in your driveway. Also you're not allowed to park on the lawn...
There's a fire chief who lives near my parents who has a car parked on the front law... Bothers me every time I drive by it... Don't know if it's double standard or no one has reported it...
report it if you're going to be "that guy"
I sent my neighbor a letter to stop rutting out their driveway by the sidewalk..
guy has a lifted JK with 24" rims..
if anybody on my street deserves an obstacle to get in the driveway its me..
whole neighborhood talks about him..
whole neighborhood talks about me for other reasons.
Post by: carchameleon on June 21, 2018, 11:41:48 PM
I do all I can to follow the town code..
I agree it doesn't make it any less annoying when someone is "that guy"
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Post by: mr.mindless on June 27, 2018, 01:13:02 PM
So I woke up thinking about a 12k tag, and adding up to under 26. doesn't solve any of the commercial compliance stuff, but completely simplifies everything when on my own, and avoids IFTA reporting when commercial.
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Post by: mr.mindless on July 30, 2018, 06:22:03 PM
Left the wireless remote in the key drop just in case it fixes itself and becomes useful.
Maybe while I type it’ll stop raining. Not looking good for that.
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Post by: M4wdFab on August 14, 2018, 09:29:57 AM
where is the remote for the winch?
Post by: mr.mindless on August 14, 2018, 10:03:18 AM
Winch is still dead per recent texts, unless somebody else fixed. My temp ramps should be with it.
Remote is in my ram.
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Post by: rejeep on August 14, 2018, 10:50:20 AM
Post by: M4wdFab on August 14, 2018, 05:58:49 PM
arie is a machine on a forklift with the rear of a gooseneck in motion :)
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Post by: M4wdFab on August 14, 2018, 07:21:15 PM
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-wireless-control-with-big-emitter-117230799--1?cm_vc=-10005
Post by: TrailTamer on August 14, 2018, 11:03:42 PM
I bought the 9k winch for like $260 OTD with the July 4th 25% off coupon.
Post by: TrailTamer on August 14, 2018, 11:05:52 PM
Solid clicks and no goes has been my result since initial failure. Cleaned and tightened bus bars, no improvement.
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Have you checked the ground bolt on bottom of the motor? It came loose on my trailer's winch and did similar.
Post by: mr.mindless on August 14, 2018, 11:38:59 PM
still expect I just need to get new or repair motor. that alternator place is where I've been planning to go.
Post by: M4wdFab on August 17, 2018, 07:48:00 AM
did not reinstall since i had already stowed old winch in the green monster.
had to use my truck to bend back my ramps to fit into your slightly smaller stake pockets on the trailer but worked well.
tools and supplies prepared for full cluster this trip as i haven't had one in a while and am due.
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Post by: M4wdFab on August 24, 2018, 08:33:38 AM
if not we can swap back yours to trouble shoot only 5 bolts easy. I have to remount one of your cube lights too that i needed to disconnect for van bumper clearance.
I should be around most of this weekend. tuning 5.3 Saturday with John at shop also.
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 15, 2018, 09:43:55 PM
Wind sucks for welding weather.
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Post by: rejeep on October 22, 2018, 07:04:46 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on October 22, 2018, 09:41:28 PM
To Boston MA tomorrow night, back weds evening.
Then maybe plan to go visit Joe and investigate pulling a radiator and seeing about what I can do to freshen any cracked or crusty things I find plumbing-wise. No other plans till wheeling nov 3
Would probably be nice to see if I can gets done heat out of it for that trip...
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Post by: rejeep on October 23, 2018, 01:45:34 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on March 10, 2019, 06:05:37 PM
sheet of ice shifted and pulled out the brake away cable. open trailer. smoked a good flat on at least one of the front newer tires. 2 quick looks didnt find any other damage but needs another look over. if it were mine id like what ever damaged to be replaced. happen supper quick nothing i could do to pull over safely faster.
trade the winch or i can order new Gs that i run on my trailer depending on whats up.
bah!
Post by: TrailTamer on March 10, 2019, 07:23:57 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on March 10, 2019, 07:45:36 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on March 10, 2019, 07:54:58 PM
depends how bad the flat spot is/are. Empty trailer, it might be ignorable if lucky. I'm not super worried or hurried. I've owed you long enough for that winch as it is
Post by: M4wdFab on March 10, 2019, 07:58:39 PM
was quite the surprise to hear my truck wind out to full boost and full load at 70 like a house just got dropped on it up hill..... then look back to black locked smoke show. :o
Post by: mr.mindless on March 10, 2019, 09:34:05 PM
Post by: mr.mindless on June 25, 2019, 02:57:46 PM
Much to my surprise the wiring colors were fucking random. Aside from green and yellow not being either signal, red not being backup, and brown not being lights at any rate. Black white blue were at least what they were supposed to be.
Red was a signal, yellow was backup, that’s all I remember.
Stupid china.
Post by: TrailTamer on June 25, 2019, 04:42:08 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on June 25, 2019, 10:03:39 PM
yeLLow has L in it for LEFT
gReen as R in it for RIGHT
Post by: mr.mindless on June 26, 2019, 08:37:38 AM
When green is right. Which on the trailer it isn’t and on the pig trail it’s not.
Bunch of feedback on the Amazon about mismatched colors, now that I read reviews.
Post by: M4wdFab on February 03, 2020, 06:12:42 PM
i owe you for two flat spotted trailer tires
i put a winch on your trailer
i never got paid for a chevy 205
let me know how to resolve
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Post by: mr.mindless on February 03, 2020, 07:06:43 PM
Post by: M4wdFab on February 03, 2020, 07:11:52 PM
id rather get my new and know good winch back, 100$ for the 205 or the 205 returned since matt needs one and mount you two used 19.5s from my Ram i have saved for you when needed. but im in no hurry as usual.
Post by: M4wdFab on February 03, 2020, 07:14:59 PM
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Post by: mr.mindless on February 04, 2020, 02:27:46 AM
Post by: rejeep on February 04, 2020, 06:51:54 AM
Reinforces my decision that I’m never moving and it will be my kids problem to clean out the house and garage when I’m too old.. ::)
Post by: M4wdFab on February 04, 2020, 07:22:09 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on February 04, 2020, 08:52:01 AM
I love reading all this.
Reinforces my decision that I’m never moving and it will be my kids problem to clean out the house and garage when I’m too old.. ::)
Amen
I should have done a lot of this years ago on a slower schedule.
And the place still needs siding and at least a few windows
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Post by: carchameleon on February 05, 2020, 12:07:51 PM
sasha found a group on fb called buy nothing, just post stuff and someone comes to get it, she's had a bunch of sucess with that, just kind of slow going. we also have a pile for goodwill or such, just have to take it...
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 12, 2020, 11:59:05 PM
Could run as-is short term. Nice.
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Top of the webbing and the deck was keeping it together. Inner rail fine. Other side fine.
Post by: TrailTamer on October 13, 2020, 11:23:34 AM
Wires been like that? gonna secure it up after the repair?
Post by: mr.mindless on October 13, 2020, 11:40:47 AM
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Post by: mr.mindless on October 13, 2020, 11:15:51 PM
Job’s done.
Post by: mr.mindless on October 18, 2020, 12:56:04 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on December 09, 2020, 07:54:49 PM
one caliper must have siezed. wore rotor down to nothing, spit pads, spit piston.
I had brakes coming back from Maine a month ago. Had to have been very recent.
I knew it was due but did not realize it was that far into and past due.
found a cross-reference to GM car brake parts that Kodiak published.
Last time brakes were touched was caliper loss in April 2018.
It got pads before it went to Hammers the first time IIRC but I didn't see a receipt for that.
I bought pads January 2018 - so maybe it got them before its second Hammers. I think that's when I pulled it out there.
I lost 2 calipers summer of 2015. Then I safety wired them and it's been mostly good since.
replaced the actuator in April 2015.
those brakes have been on there since October 2013.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 09, 2020, 10:00:00 PM
8 of them and one new hub.
Chatting with Brett about maybe flipping U bolts for clearance, particularly if the GM calipers cause any extra clearance issues.
What Nick found:
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Post by: cracker on December 10, 2020, 08:18:10 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on December 10, 2020, 09:19:15 AM
I certainly don’t have much of an excuse anymore.
Post by: M4wdFab on December 10, 2020, 09:22:33 AM
Post by: mr.mindless on December 11, 2020, 06:45:50 PM
Parts on the way.
Battery swapped for another new Interstate blem under warranty at 5 months old. It failed at three months.
Post by: mr.mindless on December 13, 2022, 11:53:05 PM
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Post by: M4wdFab on December 14, 2022, 09:24:03 AM
i just ordered more 19.5 wheels for my equipment trailer and it will get some new deck boards in the spring to be back to 100%