Popular Post bass coast earthmoving Posted December 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2013 Gidday, I have decided to upgrade dump trucks and have gone from 86 R Model, 350hp, 12speed on camel back to a 1999 Ch 410hp, 13speed on air bag. Will I ever get used to the newer rig as at the moment I don't like it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Your R model looks awesome! Old school in my opinion is much better and no computer issues just straight fuel. Good luck with the new truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Going from an R to a CH is a big jump, camelback to airride is a big change too. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Giant leap backwards IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Welcome to the forum!Your first post complete with a picture. Excellent!Your R looks great. Hopefully you still have it.Sell the CH. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I have an 85 and I'm looking at a 99, I already know I'll like the 85 better, I felt the same way from my 84 to my 93. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 shoulda stayed with the R model 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 The age old debate of air ride versus springs debate. I would prefer springs and a 12 speed. Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 One thing I know has you concerned is the extra lean with the air ride. My first days had me thinking I'm gonna roll this.also, when dumping you have to be on nice level ground.If there is a special reason (engine, trans., rust) that you have to shut the R down, then do what you have to do. BUT, if no other reason than a newer truck, stay old school Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 R is better Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass coast earthmoving Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 I've had the old girl for 10 years and the CH for 2 weeks and don't like it. It's no good off-road, I prefer the 12 speed, engine shuts down to quick, gunna sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 So im taking you still have the R? sounds like a good plan Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Ur damed if u do and damed if you dont. I have some old timers that work with me and for years they swore they would never get a newer truck and they would keep there R models (which is a great truck in my opion) Today most of them have chs and granites and now they cant believe how they drove a r model for so long and not get the newer truck sooner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Give it a little more time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 camelback will walk all over air due to the travel available.Engine shuts down to quick? do you mean when sitting at an idle? If so, that can be changed in the computer 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass coast earthmoving Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yes still have R but starting to get chassis rust and not sure wether to fix it or get cross-locks for CH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Fix it,nothing more badass looking than a vintage Mack OZ style.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Welcome and nice truck! Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 The R looks very tough and looks like you have taken good care of it. You must be partial to the older Mack. So it would still serve you well into the next many years. I would keep it and have both trucks to work with.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass coast earthmoving Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Do many people split the chassis to repair rust separation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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