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Old Jun 2, 2021 | 09:21 AM
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Krusty's first real towing test

Made the first real towing test yesterday. About 200 miles. 80+ degrees. 2 boys, 2 dogs and about 8500lbs of trailer and stuff. She ran pretty good. Didn't even stop for diesel. Just a quick stop at McDonald's. So, no guesses on the mileage yet. There's some vibration I feel in the sear, particularly when accelerating and in the dips in the road. I suspect the drivers side rear cab mount bushing. The cab sits about 1.5" lower than the bed.



 
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Old Jun 2, 2021 | 07:52 PM
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Nice! Always good to see these trucks working.

Cab mounts arent too bad to do.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 06:47 AM
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Glad to hear it towed well. Sounds like a fun trip!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 07:19 AM
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Looks like the coast. Nice!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 09:21 AM
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Looks like the coast. Nice!

yes. Port Aransas, Texas. One of my favorite places
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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Wow! That's Amazing! Talk about water front.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 10:45 AM
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That looks so inviting!...I'm glad to see Someone Living the Dream!
Very NICE!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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Great pics vato, looks very relaxing on that photo
 
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Originally Posted by gtex

yes. Port Aransas, Texas. One of my favorite places
Such a great place. We are hoping to make that place or Lake Jackson our permanent residence next year. We have to see how other things line out. I'm not far from you.....up here close to Eric @Hit Man X Holler if you ever need a hand.
 
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Nothing wrong with a successful drive!

Worth checking Ujoints too. I did cab mounts not hard but not fun. Worth it for sure.
 
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