Geoff Weeks Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Sounds easier to call a vendor. I’m getting tired just thinking about it. My uncle used to carry a spare on all his trailers. When you pay for the service call out of your profits, it works out to your paying yourself between $50-$100 (minimum) per hour or more depending on miles on the call-out, to do the tire change yourself. That is the difference between owning the business and being an employee. As an employee I wouldn't want to do it either, but if they offered me $100/hr I'd think about it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Oh for sure lug wrench and bottle jack go for it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Does the tire service sell you a new tire as a requirement for the call? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Well, they usually have to. I am not sure I think of you have your own tire. It’s just labor and depends on where you are.and how far the have to travel I know they’re $700 just for the tire. Glad I’m not paying it. Ha ha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Here lately, I don’t even see the bills the repairman used to have us sign the bill. We don’t even do that anymore. It’s all done over the phone now at least with my company. … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 7/27/2023 at 4:30 AM, doubleclutchinweasel said: That's a good, solid-looking truck, man! You know how I love the green dash stuff! I forgot to add I also really like the tall breather stack. It seems to fit real well, especially on the offset models. Well I better start moving here almost time to finally get started ha ha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 OK she’s all ready to go decided to do it outside. I just had to take the bulldog off the more I look at this this nose is a little bit more rough than I thought. One more cup of coffee and I am on my way. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) I used to see a "spare" tire and rim tucked up under the converter dollies, do they not do that anymore? May be it was the old LTL union carriers like the Big R, CF etc, but they all seamed to have one on the converter. I ran all "hiway tread" in all positions (old heavy hauler trick, rib tread runs cooler) so one spare could be used anywhere on the rig. Some tire service companies charge an arm and a leg for a tire. Having my own even if it wasn't on a rim or the correct rim (I.E was on spoke, but the trailer had hub-pilot) saved a lot of money. Add: Super singles: Nope not doing those. But wouldn't have them on any of my equipment either. Just about any blow-out and your looking at a rim also. Edited July 29, 2023 by Geoff Weeks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Yes, 10 four on the super singles, they seem to be becoming pretty common,,, as far as spare tires on the cob gear I have not seen one in a long time yes they paid 700 bucks just a couple of weeks ago at loves and they put it on a congear that wasn’t even worth the price of the tire Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Weeks Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 What got me off of tube types was the quality of the tubes. They would do ok when in a tire, but store one folded on the shelf or in the side compartment, and the rubber would crack at the folds. I talked to tire shops and they saw the same thing, shelf life on a new tube was a year at best. They didn't want to stock them, because if they didn't go in a tire in a year, they had to throw them out. Tube type tires on the other hand were every bit as good as the tubeless. Super singles, you almost have to have auto inflation system or tire pressure monitor, to prevent disaster, and I've seen a auto inflation malfunction in the cold, and drain a tire! I just can't see the cost/benefit ratio working out with SS. I know some swear by them, but I see too much to go wrong. A spare tire and rim is cheap for duals and allows the same tires to fit all positions. I ran 3 treads on my tires, Original and capped twice before discard. I tried a 3 cap but they never made it until the tread wore out. Always only capped my own casings. (Not hard when you are the only one running 10.00R X20's). I tried to keep my "spare" tire a tubeless, incase it had to be replaced, or I needed more than one tire (never happened, but could). A 295/80 22.5 can run next to an 11R 22.5 and a pair can support 16,000 lbs, so unless you are running 20K fronts, and need the extra 4K, spec'ing 295/80's on the steer, allows them to be capped for drive or trailer, later in life. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Maby this would save you some headache we used to buy ford hoods off of them they were better than factory Jones Performance in pa 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Says 88 and newer don’t know what the difference is with an older one Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Put together a minibike last summer after one year of the tires were both completely flat tube type. My wife works for a bicycle parts warehouse. She tells me the bicycle tires are the same way they need air every few months they’re real porous now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, Mean Green said: Says 88 and newer don’t know what the difference is with an older one The headlight Corners are angled back Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 https://bigtruckhoods.com/collections/dm Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 I don’t really need one if that’s what you guys are thinking I got that one all ground down took off all the cracked Bondo and fiberglass photo coming next go around putting more blue fiberglass next weekend 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 I was pretty impressed with my progress today. That’s the most I’ve done on that truck and lots of years. I have been patting myself on the back the entire afternoon ha ha. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 That’s good it’s coming along fiberglass is sometimes tough if if got good bones though you will be 👍 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 @mowerman are you pulling triples at the day job? That has got to be an adventure! Your DM looks like a great place to start. Looking forward to seeing what you do with her. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Yeah, so I posted a picture on here a while back. I can’t find it now and I don’t know which thread I put it on. Triple trailers. Yes one of these other fellows might know where it is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 I sent the photo of after I grind it off the nose. I sent it to Joey Mack . He is going to post it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 And iCloud keeps deleting my photos Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 OK here it is. Here’s my rig 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Don’t get this, so sometimes I can post photos and sometimes I cannot Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Yes, triple trailers can be a real pain in the ass they swing on you a lot improper loads too much wind and a lot of times sway bar bushings are wore out on the trailers sometimes I just have to slow down to get them from swinging … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73081-finally-some-dm-progress/page/3/#findComment-535920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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