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So, I found a tool on both the Matco and Snap On websites. Snap on was the only truck that still comes to the small town in SE Iowa. Drive was nice enough to ship it to me and then stop the next day for payment. The little tool was not strong enough for the job and broke. Sales person didn't charge me for the tool, but I paid him for the shipping. He was happy cause my brother bought a set of Screwdrivers while he was there. Used a diamond drill and cut a line in the plastic handle, got the plastic out of the way and was able to remove the bottom pin first and then the top. Someone had buggered the ends pretty bad so they would only come out one way. I replace each with a brake shoe pin and they are working fine now. Rod

I'd be surprised if any one on this site used Tic Toc. Rod

Good luck with the sale, keep us posted. I have had little interest in my "Project" truck. It will sell some day, but who knows when that day will come. I'm at the National HDT Rally so I hope to get some ideas on what's keeping people from looking, other than it's 22 years old. Rod

Missed the last tour, how many can you take at a time? Rod Don't know why to double post. Sent a PM.

Missed the last tour, how many can you take at a time? Rod

Hopefully at the latest I will begin my trek to Hutchinson, KS. It will be my first pull with the new to me White Volvo 770. Since it's raining, I will be at my Mechanic's shop very early this morning to have the A/C evacuated and recharged. (he's also a Farmer and has been in the field harvesting for the past several days, so I'm sure he as well as I am happy for the rain.) I'll try to post info about the rally and take a few photos for those who are unable to attend. Rod At the rally if someone see's this, often times a crowd soon is noted, wonder if it will work on the forum???

That's way too fast for me, David.

There are some M rated tires but most are L and 75 is the limit for them. I usually cruise on the interstates at 72 (with the old truck)not sure yet where I'll set it with the big Cummins. I know it will run faster than I want it too. Rod

Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Missouri is definitely not the place you want to be in winter .... or summer. We grew up there! Didn't want to quote the entire comment, but I have spent winters in Missouri and Oklahoma and find them very nice. But I like the cold weather and snow. Sure there have been times where it's more cold than others and I've seen neighbors having issues with leaving hoses out in the sub zero temps and then thinking on a warmer day they would thaw out more quickly than they actually will. It's all about planning and putting "Skirting" around to keep the wind from blowing under your home. Keeping your fresh water tank full when ever there is a semi nice day with little wind and paying attention to your waste tanks and using the facilities at the campground for the high water use activities. I have wintered in Cape Girardeau, MO., Edmond and Lawton, OK. with no major issues. Rod

Good luck, I also had some changes I wanted when I got my first Volvo, a couple shops refused to do them and finally I found one who said they could and did most of them. Another shop tried to fix my speed limit, but what really worked was putting 11R on the drive in place of the low pro. Gave me 8 mph that the computer didn't know I had. Rod

I don't know about wheels, but there is a family that does exterior cleaning. They are one of the Presenters this year, I believe. Rod

Tore off the right rear fender. Backing out of a spot that I had no issue pulling in to, but apparently the mud flap caught under the tire and instead of giving up it hung on tight till the fender supports broke. Pulled ahead after hearing a "thump" and saw a hump on the driveway. Got out and found the fender sitting there. Just replaced them a couple years ago and thought about leaving them on the Gold truck and getting new ones. Don't know if I'm glad I didn't or not. Hopefully I can find the brackets but it's not looking very good today. All I see are just plain fenders. Rod

I attended one of the rallies in a Tent (my first) and then in the truck only a few years later when if I'd taken the trailer I might have lost my spot in Denver. Some people come and stay in a motel, others have RV's delivered to the site, set up and all they have to do is drive and bring some clothes. To my knowledge no one has asked to "Stay" in the 4H facilities that are used during the State Fair for kids to stay on the grounds. I'm sure they are pretty minimalist. Rod

https://nationalhdtrally.org/2023-schedule/ Here is a schedule of events for the 2023 Rally. Let me know if you cannot open and I'll try a different way. Rod

Reduce, reuse, repurpose and if all else fails recycle.

Water is getting into the cylinders is my guess. Check the radiator to make sure it's still full and doesn't have an oily film. Depending on your use of the vehicle it may stay the same for a while or get worse quite suddenly. The worst part is if it's leaking into the cylinder after shut down, then what ever it touches will start to rust and that's not a good thing. Not an expert, but have been around the block for a few years.

I've had a Natures Head for over a year now and won't ever go back to a black tank. The Coconut Coir works great and is very easy to use. I have not tried the Peet Moss. Unfortunately I had a couple visits as an inpatient in the Hospital this year and came home with two "Urinals", they work so much better than the laundry soap bottles I had been using. I found the best way to rid a location of the "Thistle" plant is to apply undiluted urine. In a day or two (depending on the rain) they shrivel up and die. It's my gift to those who walk bare foot. At one time I tried just collecting the liquid in the black tank, but then when I emptied there was a very noticeable Ammonia odor. I now just let the tanks drain and try to flush any urine through the line with a shower or washing dishes after dumping. Pouring urine in one spot all the time is not good after the "Thistle" is gone I find another one. Sometimes it's a hike.

Ok, maybe some day I will make it back to Florida and can pick them up (if they are still around). I got Rick J's Aluminum ramps that are 10' a bit shorter than my STEEL ones, but much lighter. The Jeep will climb up fine, I'm just looking for something for the motorcycle that I might be able to rid up and not have to use the winch. I buy nothing from Amazon, but thanks for letting me know. Don't know how I feel about buying something that came from there. Hadn't thought about it till today. Hopefully the current Chrysler needs replacement before you do. Rod

On most HDT's that I have seen, there is no backing plate, you can see the brake shoes pretty easily, except on the Steer Axle, then there is a backing plate. Disc brakes may have a backing plate. Anyone know for sure about them? Rod

For sure. RL

How much do you want for them? Any chance they will fit on top of the van for the trip to Hutch? I think you have my PBX if you want to call later. I'm at the computer right now for a bit and the phone is in the truck where I should be. Taking a break right now. Rod

Nobody else working on any thing? I moved my tool boxes out of the shop and into the "DromBox" today. Getting closer to actually loading the motorcycle for the trip to Kansas and then Oklahoma. Noticed on set of the drive tires seems to be a bit low. Will have to check the Cross Fires to see where it's leaking. I did the soapy water check when I installed them, but maybe I missed something. It's turned very nice in SE Iowa finally and hardly worked up a sweat today, except when I rode the motorcycle to the Pioneer Farm Celebration for lunch. ATGATT sometimes gets warm. Rod

How long are your ramps Henry? I don't need them, but if they are over 10' It mite make loading the bike a little easier. Rod

Does your DW know you wrote this?