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Jan 13, 2022 | 03:25 PM

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Toyman

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I think everyone has been struggling with batteries lately. Just priced an enclosed trailer from a buddy, man have those about doubled.

Jan 14, 2022 | 06:24 AM

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TheBigBee

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Still trying to find a contractor to build a pole barn up here that doesnt want to charge more than my house was worth when I bought it.

Jan 17, 2022 | 12:01 PM

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The problem with building right now is just the cost of lumber although that didn't slow us down surprisingly.

I had a thing follow me home this weekend. Crank is snapped but it still rotates freely.

Jan 18, 2022 | 06:49 AM

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Yeah, I need to add on to my barn (already) and the guy that built it won't return my phone call..... Not looking forward to the estimate.

Jan 18, 2022 | 06:58 AM

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Hey Zach, what's the engine going to go in?

Jan 18, 2022 | 07:19 AM

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It's going into my other bronco. Shooting for high 5s low 6s in terms of power which is supposed to be really cheap and easy in this platform.

Jan 18, 2022 | 07:22 AM

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That should be super easy to get from that, great engine when not abused like that one sounds like it was....

Jan 20, 2022 | 10:04 PM

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Abused? Uh maybe only slightly or maybe the harmonic balancer failed. Time to start compiling the parts list and then calling the shop down in Ohio so I can take it there to get some work.

Also, if anyone has any leads on a 16' or 18' enclosed trailer with dual 5,200lb axles we're looking for a new work trailer. Hoping for 7' interior height and maximum width.

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Feb 1, 2022 | 08:42 AM

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67nukeford

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Good morning Michigan, welcome to February! My most hated month, #2, after last month.

Feb 1, 2022 | 10:18 AM

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SDElwood

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Hey Pat - You're looking at it wrong, we're one month closer to next December! Oh wait....

Feb 1, 2022 | 12:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SDElwood

Hey Pat - You're looking at it wrong, we're one month closer to next December! Oh wait....

putz.......

Feb 1, 2022 | 03:32 PM

#27

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OK, how does 1 injector start to leak gas......buy an old truck they said..... it'll be fun they said....

Feb 2, 2022 | 05:51 AM

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Even better - how does a truck fix itself? CEL came on a week or so ago, had a miss, and driving to work this morning the CEL went off and the miss disappeared.

Feb 2, 2022 | 03:44 PM

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Chad149

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Feb 3, 2022 | 07:04 AM

#30

SDElwood

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Well I got the Mighty Seven Three stuck in my brothers driveway last night. Fortunately he has a 7.3 dually. It's pure ice under the snow. We got it out, of course, but it was an event!