RowdyRebel Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Monday I break a leaf spring on the truck.Today, I get home and the garage door wouldn't open....damn spring broke. Luckily, I was able to steal the metal hook from a bungee cord and got it to work again. Now I just gotta figure out what to do with a bungee cord that's missing a hook. 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Dont try to fix the truck spring with a bungee cord,,,randyp 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 That looks like it's going to be short lived...............don't stand too close to it!!!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 On 10/13/2011 at 11:48 PM, randyp said: Dont try to fix the truck spring with a bungee cord,,,randypWhat if I use a little duct tape, too? Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Duct tape solves everything... But i still wouldn't trust it LOL Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Why not? I've fixed just about everything ELSE on a truck with it.... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 "Now I just gotta figure out what to do with a bungee cord that's missing a hook."Hook the two ends together and use it as a big rubber band. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 On 10/14/2011 at 1:23 AM, RowdyRebel said: Why not? I've fixed just about everything ELSE on a truck with it.... my sister in law works for duck corp. i get free tape in all colors.finally, some relation pays off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 On 10/14/2011 at 1:27 AM, ajt said: my sister in law works for duck corp. i get free tape in all colors.finally, some relation pays off.The industrial strength Duck tape is my duct tape of choice....perfect balance between strength, adhesion, and price. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 On 10/14/2011 at 1:31 AM, RowdyRebel said: The industrial strength Duck tape is my duct tape of choice....perfect balance between strength, adhesion, and price. yeah, some of the "homeowner" quality stuff isnt worth buying at all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Get some Gorilla Tape, guaranteed to pull the paper off your sheet rock. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 On 10/14/2011 at 2:54 AM, HeavyGunner said: Get some Gorilla Tape, guaranteed to pull the paper off your sheet rock. No way...not Sheetrock brand gypsum panels made by United States Gypsum!!!! Maybe some other brand of plain ol gypsum wallboard... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I've patched tarps with Gorilla Tape- good stuff! I use the same heavy duty industrial grade Duck Tape for my light jobs. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 On 10/13/2011 at 10:40 PM, RowdyRebel said: Monday I break a leaf spring on the truck.Today, I get home and the garage door wouldn't open....damn spring broke.Luckily, I was able to steal the metal hook from a bungee cord and got it to work again. Now I just gotta figure out what to do with a bungee cord that's missing a hook.I pick dozens of them up off the ground every day- i'll mail you a hook. I'll send two so you'll have a spare. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 On 10/14/2011 at 6:23 PM, other dog said: I pick dozens of them up off the ground every day- i'll mail you a hook. I'll send two so you'll have a spare.Finally a flatbedder that PICKS UP hooks ! Most just leave their broken bungees for me to run over.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 On 10/15/2011 at 1:50 AM, Underdog said: Finally a flatbedder that PICKS UP hooks ! Most just leave their broken bungees for me to run over.Greggthat's where I get a lot of bungees- pick up broken ones and tie them in a square knot. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21040-bad-luck-with-springs/#findComment-88502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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