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    Question: Where to buy Dexter Axle seals ?

    Thanks for all the replies. I was able to use the dimensions and find the seals at my local NAPA store. However, these don't have the spring on the inner lip. Is this necessary if I'm going to hand-pack the bearings and not use the grease zerk on the hubs ?
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    Question: Where to buy Dexter Axle seals ?

    Looking for axle seals for our 2008 Pilgrim dual-axle travel trailer camper. The seal itself says: Taiwan TCM Dexter 010-019-00 Called the local O'Reilly store and no luck.
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    Bug Deflectors - Are they worthwhile and which one ?

    Found this bug deflector while searching for radiator bug screens. Seems reasonably priced. Do these really work and which brand is the best value ? http://www.carid.com/2012-chevy-silverado-bug-shield/weathertech-stone-and-bug-deflector-205778.html
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    Question: Looking for aftermarket grill screen

    I'm looking for a screen to place in front of the A/C condenser to keep this and the radiator from plugging with bugs. Asked the parts person at the Chevy dealer and they said no, it would have to be an aftermarket item. Anyone got a link or idea where to find such a thing ? Perhaps it's not...
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Two questions please. 1) Is there an easy way to tell by looking if a new trailer has Dexter axles ? 2) How can a trailer be rated 25k GVW when it has two 10k axles ?
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Anyone got a gooseneck trailer made by Rice Trailer Company in Denison, Iowa ? I've heard good things about them.
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    LML 2012 Ave. fuel economy results...

    Checked average fuel economy yesterday after a short road trip. Combined miles of road trip, warming up in driveway, moving pickup in and out of the machine shed all week to get tractor out. 260.1 miles took 14.7 gallons for an average of 17.68 mpg empty. During this time I reset the computer...
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Does anyone have the hydraulic dovetail ? The PJ salesman said it's a $5,000 option over the spring loaded ramps but I can see it would be nice to have. How about mud flaps on the trailer.... are they a good idea ? Anyone have three spring loaded ramps ? That looks handy in case I need to...
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Thanks for all the help and advice. I've talked with sales reps. from Big Tex and PJ trailers dealers here in Iowa. Both seem knowledgeable but when I asked the PJ sales person if theirs was a pierced frame he said he didn't know what that is. The Big Tex sales rep said theirs is a pierced...
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Thanks for the photos. If I want to haul a 15,000 lb. tractor with a 1,500 lb. loader, how much margin do I need ? I know it's wise to buy all you can afford but do I really need the 12k axles or do I have enough margin with 10k axles ? It's $1,100 to upgrade to 12k axles. Also, the tires...
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    Do the PJ and Big Tex gooseneck trailers use pierced-frame construction ?
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    What is a pierced frame and what are it's benefits/drawbacks ?
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    Farming Vids/Pics...post em (56k nono)

    Harvesting corn on the river bottom....
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    Farming Vids/Pics...post em (56k nono)

    My 4640 and 12 row planter using no-till on the hills and conventional tillage on the flat ground.
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    Farming Vids/Pics...post em (56k nono)

    My combine is older than most of the techs at the dealer.... lol
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    What's the best gooseneck for the money?

    What do these trailer numbers mean.... 20+4 or 23+5 ? Do these gooseneck trailers have the option of where the axles are located for balancing the load ? I mean can you order them with the axles in a certain location on the trailer ?
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    New Duramax and cold Wx Questions

    I live in Iowa and Winter grows near. Lows of 17 tonight and highs in the 30's tomorrow with lows in the teens again tomorrow night. Next week looks to warm up with lows in the 30's and highs in the 50's. How do I prepare my 2012 Duramax for these temps ? Do I need to use a fuel supplement ...
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    Allison 6sp: Is 6 spd. Allison really 6 spd. or overdrives ?

    Thanks everyone for the replies. Can't wait to pull something !
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    Allison 6sp: Is 6 spd. Allison really 6 spd. or overdrives ?

    OK, thanks for the replies. Our towing plans include: 28' travel trailer aprox 7500# goose neck trailer hauling farm tractors, possibly up to 14,000# The travel trailer may go to Yellowstone in the future so flat ground and mountains. The goose neck trailer hauling tractors will encounter...
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    Allison 6sp: Is 6 spd. Allison really 6 spd. or overdrives ?

    Just took delivery last week of our new 2012 Chevy 2500HD Duramax/Allison. Is the Allison really a 6 speed or does it have overdrives ? Does it also have an electric torque converter that locks up ?
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