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This dust that has been blowing all day is terrible! I saw it predicted on the news but didn't catch where it originated or why. Didn't really notice it until I looked down the street and it looked almost fogging and the pickup that was very clean is now covered in a layer of dust.

They must have migrated north into MO.! The few times we were on our property we had way too many even with using tick spray. Not many made it to skin though thank goodness.

I think you answered your own question! Wild hogs decimate directly or the habitat of all those listed except #4 I can't explain.

I used to go to Walmart and get Goodyear or Carlise tires and then they can be covered under warranty at any Walmart however they stopped offering road hazard on trailer tires. So now you can pay for a cheap unknown brand tire at Walmart and if it fails just buy another one, or you can go to...

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Not trying to talk you out of buying an excavator, but another option to consider is prescribed burning. This is what I hope to do on our property. https://www.vafirecouncil.com/

I am right there with you! I actually think we have a couple options and either one is going to work for us and be about what I had budgeted for or just under. Only issue right now is, we had to sign up by 2/20 to be covered by 3/1 when my coverage from my past employer expires, so we'll be...

You got that exactly right! Going through it myself.

I already see a few companies Denying for pre-existing conditions, then the agent refers you to another plan. It's in the wording of what the "Heathcare" company defines itself as.

I have a classmate that uses them and they have been really happy with them.

Which post is this in response to or was it just a general statement? The fine print on most anything is pretty concerning.

Interesting post. I have to decide this very thing by Friday as I retired last week at 57. I think I've narrowed down to Christian Health Ministry (CHM) or Philadelphia American. A lot of the smaller stuff we'll just pay for which works out to be about what my deductibles were costing me...

yes, supposedly could set some all time records here in the Metromess!

Maybe discuss your concern with them and as last resort offer to manage it and bill them on the higher end of reasonable rates!

I watch Arm Family Homestead in OK. As I can relate to a lot of what they do and they are 45 minutes from my BIL and where I used to deer hunt so I'm familiar with the area. Anyway, He has done a couple prescribed burns on the channel and it got me to looking for our property in MO. and I found...

I was going to say the same thing, local Kubota and JD dealerships have full lots of tractors and implements looks like several to choose from at 32-100 HP at JD, and a few bigger Ag size as well.

Local Deere dealer had a 3038 with loader for 17.9K back in 2017/2018. Once covid hit, they went nuts and haven't gone back to reasonable yet.

Rain gauge had 1.5" this AM here

I think it was also because there were so many other celebrities there as well that they were showing through out the game.

Me? No, MT240E, it's in my info panel, but I'm pretty sure the MT2, 3 and 4 models are the same. I agree, I haven't had a problem yet, but feel like if I do, I have some good knowledge to rule a few things out quickly. I tried to start mine Friday and initially the dash lit up but no crank, I...

Interesting, Mine only has 1. Wonder where the 2nd one is??

That was brutal to watch. Offense was just lost, multiple plays Mahomes missed or didn't even see the open man. And the dropped ball in the wide open, Hopkins I think it was, ouch! Defense did good keeping Barkley from being much of a factor but they forgot Hurts too many times and gave him the...

Here in Texas it's not at most fuel stations, there are a few scattered a little further from home. Buccee's has it. Interesting thing I noticed, here it's 89 octane, Buccees in MO. it was 91 octane.

Well that was a foreign version I just noticed, the US version doesn't state it the same way but does have this, Will over-dosage cause any harm? No, over-dosage is perfectly OK. However, we do not recommend adding more than 4 times the recommended amount. If more than 4 times has been added we...

Double dose used to be written on the bottle for longer storage periods so it won't hurt anything. Edit: Website states it as well, https://www.sta-bil.com.au/products/sta-bil-fuel-stabiliser Dosage recommendations For seasonal storage, or when the fuel is likely to sit idle for more than 1-2...

What year? I posted earlier, our 2019 F350 rides day and night better than our old 2006 F350 did. The 2019 I'd say rides as good as 1/2 ton pickups of 20-30 years ago (All 4wd configurations that is).

What are deck rings? I googled it and found several links that mention them and they are an option (Bush Hog site) but doesn't actually show what they are or what they do.

I think the F350 and F450 are in the same GVWR range, both 14K WEIGHT BASED REGISTRATION FEES Vehicles 10,001 lbs. or more will pay the following registration fee*, plus applicable fees, including local county fees 10,001-18,000 lbs. $110.00...

LOL! sure, many want to believe that. True

Maybe on the Chassis Cab, not the pickup bed trucks. I know all the ford enthusiast say if you're considering a Dual rear wheel F350 skip it and go to the F450, it has higher payload and towing plus a tighter turning radius.

Chief's are on a mission! They will probably play the best football yet! I believe Rashee Rice is the only one out. Everything else has just been practice for them to win the SB this year and complete the 3peat. I wouldn't be surprised if they win by more than 1 score this time. Mahomes will...

KC 31 Philly 27

Short Bed, Quad Cab

Half of what they save us in property taxes, taxes are about 2%, my tax bill savings would be $2K (2% x 100K), so I'd pay them $1K.

LOL! I actually had done it myself until many years ago and got very little reduction those years, since then I have a company that does it for us and they only get paid half off what they save us. Unfortunately I haven't had to pay them in the last several years as they haven't been able to...

Of course! but will we see a property tax rebate?? NO! I think houses have been overvalued by CAD for a few years now, my 1 acre alone is appraised at $200k! It was about $30K for years. Hopefully the actual value doesn't drop much in the next 18 months as that's about when we plan to sell and...

They are still building almost everywhere they can around here. We're N.E. of Dallas and no matter where I drive within 30 miles, new home and apartment construction is still going crazy. Yes sales have cooled off some, but stuff is still selling, maybe not above asking in 3 days like it was...

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Well our 2019 F350 4WD SRW LB CC rides much smoother than our 2006 version did yet has a higher payload and tow capacity. This is achieved with different spring rates and more use of the secondary/helper spring pack in the rear. I would say it rides better than 1/2 ton 4WD pickups of 20 years...

This says it all. Just keep doubting the Chiefs....

A Jeeping friend got one last year for the ranch he works on and so far loves it. I was watching them on Amazon just before Christmas and at one point I could have bought it for $300 just by signing up for their CC and getting a $150 discount. I just really don't use that much fuel here but...

Why? When I bought our LA145 riding mower back in 2009 at Lowe's it had this on it (Still does) but it's been problem free, granted it only has about 350 hours on it so far since the 2016 Spartan 61" ZT has been the main mower used since it's purchase. Maybe the JD's at Lowe's don't have this...

This is what I was going to say to check based on circumstance. I can start mine while standing beside it with the parking brake on and in N so it can warm up while I do other things so it's not the seat safety, it only activates when in gear and the hydro pedals are pressed.

For me It was recommended on one of the forums I'm on. Could have been here but most likely on a Powerstroke or RV forum. I ordered it on Amazon. It lasts a long time as it only takes 1/2 oz or 1 oz per 40 gallons. I add it to the pickup tank when I fill up and don't plan to drive it soon and I...

I've been using biobor JF Biobor JF – Biobor Fuel Additives EPA Biocide Registration # 65217-1

Just what I was about to post.

I think this is the case as for many years Ford seems to have the better "Features" and interior finish over the others, when comparing similar trim levels. Then there is the optional items that step things up even more, if you so desire.

What "Features and interior" does Ford lag behind on?

From reports I have seen here from Texas sources as well as the attached article, The wall is helping, is it perfect, no, but it is better than nothing. https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/walls-work

My Dad and several uncles had either 1/2 ton GM's with 350's or Fords with 351's in the 70, and 80's and they all got about 17-18 MPG on gravel roads and into town, on a highway run they got 19-20 so not sure why your experience was so much worse. Heck I remember driving our 1984 K10 long bed...

We had a 2012 TDI Passat, awesome car! 44mpg running 80mph in summer with the A/C on and 38-40mpg commuting and around town. Only issue was a CEL for the DEF sensor, replaced twice under warranty but didn't cause any drivability issues. We had the S/W upgrade done as I wanted to keep the car and...

Around here they are advertising 0% interest AND about 5K off or 0.9% or 1.9% and so many thousands off, depends on brand. I had an email a week or so ago from an Oklahoma dealer that was showing up to 20K off 3/4 and 1 ton pickups, Ram and GM IIRC.

I recall something for diesel pickups several years ago that after you turn off the key and exited would idle the engine for 2 minutes then shut off. If you needed immediate shutdown, tap the brake pedal. That would be easy enough to incorporate into these tractors.

Nice Job Eddie! I see similar work in my future on our MO. Property once we retire. I would like to run some goats to cleanup in the woods and a few head of cattle for freezer camp.

Do you all KNOW what happened and if their assets were seized or maybe just frozen temporarily? I doubt it. From what I can tell by several posts people have made, they are fulfilling old orders and making new sales as well. Like Jeephead said, I have seen a few posted they ordered an implement...

Possibly computers were seized and/or crashed, I don't know. All that matters is that EA is trying to do right by everyone. We need more American companies making great products and not cheap chinese crap. It's terrible what EA and their customers had to go through but they are trying to make...

I have seen EA post a few times for people that had outstanding orders to contact them and make sure their order is still open on their list/books, whatever, so the people complaining may not have followed up. I have seen several people posting that their orders from months ago have been...

One of the best built and lightest grapples are being built again, https://www.(Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure)/Tractor-Loader-Root-Grapples-Root-Rake-Grapples-s/64.htm You probably want the 55" or 60" grapple.

WOW! Have you looked at other options, maybe Christian Healthcare Ministries or Philadelphia American Life Insurance? These were recommended to me by 2 different people that retired and both like the one they went with.

I didn't see where you posted what Brand/Model it is and don't see it in any of the pics.

Looks great! Can't wait to see some video of it in use!

No it's never been driven through any water and it's stored under a lean to most of the time. Only way it got in is the breather cap let water in while it was outside and/or maybe while I was rinsing it off after using to brush hog last month in super dusty conditions.

I have a few days of brush hogging coming up so I greased the tractor and loader, and decided to check the front axle lube level and it was high! This was really strange to me since the last few times it was right at the top "full" mark, then it hit me. I believe here or on a LS FB page someone...

Have you seen yours yet? Does it look like this with the 2 hyd cylinders? I ask because in the text on the website it doesn't mention cutting at the 90 degrees and the pictures are not all of the same mower. It would make you think it only shifts to the side via one cylinder. Hopefully it's just...

Interesting thread! I have been researching a few weeks for a hydraulic offset flail mower and not really finding any brands I trusted to be available around here or in MO. where it will be used. My searching didn't turn up the JD/Frontier models but what you have found is exactly what would...

$3200 for ~100 acres in southwest MO. in Aug/Sep 2024. The survey paid for itself as it was listed as 110 but ended up measuring to only 107, so the price was adjusted and we have clearly marked property corners with stakes and Steel rods now.

I have heard of this before but didn't see any information on my 401K website. A quick search makes it sound like I could do it. I've worked 36 years for my current employer and that's when my 401K started. I have a one on one scheduled with a financial advisor in November, I will make sure...

I thought this was the answer I've been looking for but not so sure due to the section below. I turn 59-1/2 December 2026 but my 401K has already exceeded what I calculated I would need in it by then for a very comfortable income for 30-35 years. So I was thinking I could retire 12-18 months...

Do you have rear remotes? Make sure both are in neutral position. Does the 3 pt lift and lower normally? Loader raises and curls normally?

Any update?

The Metal nut on the driver side (Painted white with yellow mark in pic below) should have a dipstick under it/attached to it. Could it have broken off? That would concern me.

Do you have the Parking brake on and the gear selector in "N"? That should allow it to work. If, yes then the forward/reverse pedals may need the "neutral" position adjusted, it thinks it's not in neutral so when you get out of the seat it kills the motor for safety purposes.

Click on the ... and chose "Report" then select Misinformation" or "Spam or misleading". If they get enough of those reports maybe they will stop them or filter them out. If you do nothing, there will probably be more of them.

Absolutely! Much cooler then and sometimes the only time I have left to do it during busy weeks. I must say, you have me beat on the lighting. I just have the front Spartan LED bar and pods on both caster arms for some side lighting as my ROPS stays folded here to get under trees and nothing...

Thursday night while mowing with the ZT with lights on, the front tire was all wet in one spot, I knew that meant a sprinkler line leak. Saturday morning I got up early and dug real carefully with the backhoe and dug down until I just skimmed the top of the PVC pipe. I then dug down one side...

I was thinking why not just grade the gravel away so that it was level with the bottom of the concrete bases? That's probably where it was initially.

Well, on FB Ted or someone posted the website would be down for maintenance. There have also been post that EA is back in business just not fully yet. So it is an uncertain situation to say the least. Supposedly Grapples will be the only product for a while.

Our IH tractors (464's, 574) from the 70's and 80's came with one on the right side. Good for plowing that first pass or tilting a rear blade to start a ditch was all we used them for.

I have friends that have them near their property in West Texas and they say the biggest issue is wildfires that get started when they fail. Apparently they often throw a lot of sparks when they fail.

Welcome Neighbor!

We have this one we bought about 5 years ago on sale for 150 or so. Wife and son wanted to have some chickens and so it was cheap and easy (My son actually assembled it) to start with and see how long their "interest" held (My son was done with them in a few months, no surprise!). It only took a...

Any pictures of the finished project?

So now that it's been a couple years, how satisfied with it are you? Any changes you would make if starting today? We bought a small cheap (relatively) years ago but now the wife has 10 more chicks we have to make room for and none of the prebuilt today seem worth the money or even half of their...

I agree, I can't see needing any more than what the loader lift capacity is for rear ballast. In actuality probably only needs to be 50-80% as you already have the weight of the tractor engine, rear axle and all the fluids behind the fulcrum of the front axle to counter the loader leverage. Then...

I did similar, I made these out of some scrap 3/8" steel I had. I have ratcheting straps with safety hooks that snap right on quick and easy.

Ha! You still have lots of space. I'll have to take one tomorrow to show you what "out of space" looks like :)

This was when I got the tractor in 2020, It was quick and easy to build. Not really cheap but at the time cheaper than anything else and I could move it easily. The 2x10's across the bottom were placed so the weight of the tractor kept it from moving in the wind. Then a couple years ago I...

Very Sad. It's still connected, sort of, appears to have sheared the top of the pin off, click on the photo and zoom in.

Yep, same here, tonight and tomorrow. yay (Sarcastic)

I agree, It was a little weird feeling. Our chickens started toward their coop until I came out the back door.

Well, I never really cared for Polaris, we did have a little 50cc for my son early on and it's only issue was it would die when crossing water. A riding buddy had a 90cc for his son and it did the same thing. Can-Am I was neutral on. (I have been a Yamaha fan for decades, To me they have become...

Bummer, that's hours east of where we plan to be. We have most of our family around Lebanon, so we're hoping somewhere between Lebanon and Springfield or within 90 minutes of each.

Pointless!?!? Whaaat? You can't say that, how else is the government going to impose all these high cost, low reliability emission items and make the average US citizen "think" they are saving the planet by spending more money? How dare you apply common sense logic regarding emissions and...

🤔 Hmmm... I can agree to some degree. We still have the 2000 TJ, yes street legal, has heat (SxS does too) and A/C and can do 70-80mph, Can tow a 4k trailer and may not ride as good as a SxS but it does pretty good. We have ATV's as well and they just are for different trails and riding. Then...

Hey! What's wrong with us Jeep people?!!! Just because we drive where people can't walk... (This was years ago)

I would recheck the bearings on the 125 degree wheel. That is significantly hotter for such short trips. If the brakes are not too close and rubbing while not activated, Possibly the bearings are bad or didn't get greased well enough or the castle nut is too tight.

That's great news! What dealer in MO.? I ask as we will be moving back there in 2026 and hope they are close to the area we are considering.

Just got this email today, It had a lot more listed but thought these were most relevant to this group. https://www.jayhatfieldchryslerdodgejeepram.com/searchnew.aspx?make=RAM&ModelAndTrim=Ram%201500!Ram%201500%20Classic

We've had a Harvest right for about 4 years now, Home Depot was offering them about $100.00 less than direct purchase and at the time they had 0% for 12 or 18 months, made buying and paying for it very easy. Eggs are the main thing we freeze dry. My BIL at the start of C19 bought 120-200 hens...

I'm thinking maybe I just need the same insurance (and premium) they do! I have my deductible on the auto's about as high as they can go at 2K and one is liability only. I also don't carry the big 1M/500K policy, haven't for years as it has just become to expensive. Regarding the house, the...

https://www.bobhowardcjd.com/new-vehicles/new-vehicle-specials/?idx=low_to_high&_dFR%5Bapi_id%5D%5B0%5D=GROUPONE55&_dFR%5Bmake%5D%5B0%5D=Ram&_dFR%5Bmodel%5D%5B0%5D=3500&_dFR%5Bspecial_over_250_days%5D%5B0%5D=Special&_dFR%5Btype%5D%5B0%5D=New New 2024 RAM 3500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8 Box With...

Got this in an email today. Just FYI for anyone shopping.

Interesting, I am in the middle of your intervals. I plan to change mine at 300hrs. Haven't used it much the last few months. It just now hit ~295 turning the compost pile after this years first lawn mowing and bagging and the clippings were dumped on the pile.

I was waiting for a painted version as I hate painting! I thought once the new building was in full use and they caught up to demand they would offer one painted. Oh Well.

1) 60" Grapple ordered 2/4/2021, Arrived for pickup around 5/10/2021 66" toothbar ordered 2/4/2022, received ~2/10/2022

It's around year 3 that you'll start having battery issues if not ran weekly or on a battery tender. Since you're further north and cooler on average, it may be fine until year 4.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/ls-tractor-oil-gas-air-filter-information.192544/

On JD mowers its on the dash. I just jumpered it early on as it was annoying. A quick goggle search and here is one.

Yes, in hopes of making you think you have to act now to get that deal. Many will be extended or changed to a better deal. The lots in so many places are full of pickups that prices can only come down or rebates/discounts increase. Crazy how many videos on Youtube showing dealer lots full and...

This was December, https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/maybe-a-new-truck-ford-or-dodge.472966/post-6702784

New 2024RAM 3500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8 Box With Navigation Stock: RG220142 VIN: 3C63RRGL1RG220142 Details MSRP*$84,260 Bonus Cash$3,500 Discounts$6,000 Sale Price$74,760

My view from around NTX/OK. Lots are filling up, rebates are growing. Yes they list them with limitations/disclosures, etc. but that means they are not moving trucks like they were so you, the buyer, have more leverage and can negotiate easier. I think there will be even bigger rebates by July...

It would be stuck open, that's the fail safe mode. When you press the "RIO" (Reverse Implement Operation) button you actually close the circuit to allow the engine to run with the blades on when in reverse. It's a safety thing. If a wire were to ever get cut or damaged, the circuit would be...

Liquid tape.

So, Chief's and who in SB59?

And then there is this news, I'm still trying to determine if real or hyped up. https://kleanindustries.com/resources/market-analysis-research/bmw-goodbye-electric-cars-solved-problem-hydrogen-engines/...

All anonymous, Doesn't lend much credibility to it, that could be rival employees for all anyone knows.

You're funny! Long ways to go? HA! Anybody paying attention to what Mahomes has done in his young career knows he is the GOAT. Hill is not on Chiefs since the 2022 season ended. And what are you talking about, Brady had Gronk! A quick search, Touchdown Tommy: The receivers who helped put Tom...

He already is! He has gone to the AFC Championship game every year since being a starter. He's only in his 6th year and will have played in 4 Superbowls.

:rolleyes:

Amsoil 80W-90 GL5 is GL4 compatible so no worries there. https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/databulletins/g2043.pdf Use in differentials, manual transmissions and other gearapplications requiring any of the following specifications: API GL-5,MT-1, MIL-PRF-2105E, Dana SHAES 234 (Formerly Eaton...

I'm in the 4th group, I have never had it happen to me. I have heard the horror stories and prefer not to risk it! I have always used a seasonal Diesel fuel treatment year round. In the late 90's with my first diesel Pickup I used Stanadyne, early 2000's I switched over to Amsoil fuel...

Superbowl: 49'ers vs KC or Bills. I of course am rooting for KC but Bills may have gotten hot at the right time. KC barely lost to Bills a few weeks ago and KC would have won in the last minute if Tooney hadn't been offsides.

Just a light dusting off snow here. It IS slick if you're not careful, but most of it is blowing out of the main lanes of the roads.

This I think is where I got my welding table. I thought they used to do a complete kit with legs and casters, Now you have to order them separately. https://weldtables.com/collections/protop-welding-tables/products/protop-24x36-welding-table

Another nice thing about the welding table with all the holes, I just use any open hole nearby to hold the MIG gun.

I actually bought a 2'x4' rolling welding table years ago when on a promotion sale and it has been so worth the money. It has the round holes spaced evenly for jigs and clamps. I (and my knees) just like having my workpiece at a comfortable height instead of kneeling on the concrete shop floor...

2? you need 3 grinders, 1 with cutting wheel, 1 with a grinder disk, and 1 with a flap disk! :) Also, Get 3 identical ones! I have 3 different ones (one is 4" other 2 are 4.5") and they don't even use the same wrench and one needs a different shield for a cutoff wheel vs a flap wheel or grinding...

Hope you enjoyed your visit here! Most of those U-turns are at overpasses so that you can quickly make a U-turn under the overpass and not have to wait for traffic and the lights. They are all over the Dallas area that way.

That may be overkill. 50% more should be plenty as a 9500lb tractor won't require 9500lbs of force to pull it up a hill, It could lift itself vertically. If stuck really bad, use a snatch block and double the winches pulling power. Line Pull is the maximum pull your winch can produce before it...

oh, I forgot to include the more important part, windchill factor will make it -9F

Weather people are forecasting very cold temps for here next Sunday through Tuesday. Mon and Tue never get above 32 and low of +10F. They are saying pay close attention Saturday as Monday/Tuesday may or may not include precipitation which may be ice or snow or sleet. Multiple stations actually...

I just saw this in an auction as I was browsing the items listed. Maybe something you are interested in, they are off 75 in Howe. https://bid.levelauctions.com/ui/auctions/950/424148

I didn't read all pages so this may be a duplicate. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/producers-pride-brooder-and-coop-heater

They DPF full % doesn't go down until they reach 99-100% then they do a regen cycle. At least that's how the Power Stroke works. If it is regenning when you shut it off and it only got down to 35% let's say, then it starts there and increases until it hits the 99-100% mark again and initiates a...

I bought this one a few years ago after searching a while, mainly for properly torquing the brush hog blades on. It was highly recommended at the time. I don't use it with the Impact wrench, just a larger breaker bar...

I did the loop for when I did need to move it without having to use the 3pt or in case it somehow fell over as well as a tie down anchor for things. I put my tractor on the concrete drive and lowered the arms all the way down then raised them up 4-6 inches and made that my pin height when I made...

That DeWalt sounds Comparable to the Milwaukee 18V Model 2767 Impact wrench I have and it has been a great addition, possibly the most frequently used tool. I have used to remove lugnuts with ease on many times, It is perfect for swapping out ZT mower blades in seconds (Mine and my Dad's). I...

Sorry to hear that! I Hope you get better soon and have no long lasting effects. In case you don't already know, Brace around it with 2x6 boards overlapping and bolted together at the corners with the 2" edge against the plywood or the concrete will push it out of shape and possibly bust out. I...

^^^ I agree! I have an old oscillating type pedestal fan in the shop I use when welding or even grinding. It sits right at the welding table height.

I haven't used the ballast box a lot, I usually have the backhoe or boxblade on. The few times I did, I carried a square shovel in the ballast box for the material cleanup or fine tuning I couldn't do with the loader bucket. The rebar loop also has served as a tie down for my chainsaw in it's...

Maybe but why would using battery tenders/minders help them last longer in this heat? As for lifespan, Most automotive batteries around here have 12, 24 or 36 month warranties, why? because that's all the manufacturers' expects them to live. Used to see 48 month but very rare down here the...

You're welcome. I do recommend spending more time placing and SECURING the PVC pieces for tool holders (Shovel, pitchfork, rake, etc). I last minute threw in 2 scrap pieces that were too short and didn't secure them. I had to position them and hold them in place while the concrete went in. I...

I was pouring a slab and figured to have excess concrete so I had the ballast box built and ready. I wanted something that didn't stick back far or wider then the tractor for manuevering in tight spaces. I calculated the dimensions and was aiming for 1,000 lbs (~50% of what my loader lift...

I think that's the brand in the Yamaha's and they seemed to have the longest life in my fleet. Maybe it's because our ATV's aren't used daily or even every week, which is also why keep them on tenders. When I do want or need to use something, they fire right up 99% of the time.

You're the luckiest one I know of then! Most batteries only last 3-5 years, now I usually get 6-10 years. This is across all kinds and brands of batteries, F350, JK, Fusion, TJ, Boat, ZT, multiple ATV's. I will say the original factory Yamaha ATV Batteries have the longest life, often reaching...

Northern Tool has the Battery Minder on sale often for 19.99, get one for every battery that isn't a daily used machine. I leave them on year around so everything is ready to go when I need them to. I have 10 total, a mix of Battery Tender Jr and Battery Minders. They will almost double a...

They posted on FB they were going to suspend making 3 pt attachments for a while as grapple's are the bulk of their sales and they want to reduce their lead times on the grapples. once those are caught up and lead times down to just a couple weeks or even days, then they will resume making 3...

Regardless, it signals that buyers now have leverage to get any truck heavily discounted. You just have to know how to negotiate.

Also this came in an email today,

This guy popped up while I was watching some of my normal channels. Kind of interesting what he notes about different inventory levels in different regions. But I hope people continue not paying these ridiculously high prices for pickups and inventories grow and grow, maybe the manufacturers...

In case someone needs contact info, Marcus Mann Tommy Nix Auto Group 3001 S Muskogee Ave Tahlequah, OK 74464 (918) 456-2541 http://www.tommynixautogroup.com

Just got this in an email from a dealer in OK. Notable Incentives/Savings : Ram Truck: Up to $14,000 off on Ram - Heavy Duty Trucks Up to $15,000 off on Ram - Half ton Trucks

Pretty sure these cameras are hard wired in, no cell or networking required. Sounds more like a connection issue somewhere.

That's strange, wonder why it would vary. I have cleaned the camera lenses a few times hoping that was it but no, just low quality ,low res cameras.

Ford has them as well but the camera resolution could be much better, How is the RAM's?

Switch the 1 and 2 and it would be about right!

I have read/heard several times that for Ford's if you are considering a F350 Dually, Don't, get the F450 instead, much more payload and towing AND they have a smaller turning radius. sounds like the same situation.

IFS is fine if they stay on the road and you never go to larger, more aggressive tires. When you started hauling and towing on other than paved roads, they don't hold up, quick search will show some of the issues encountered, "weak factory tierods" "The real problem with IFS is the tie rod...

No, the 6.4L was. I put 186K miles on my 2006 6.0L pulling trailers frequently, heaviest was 14K frequently. I did take care of the weakpoints. All it required was ARP headstuds, EGR delete. I bought the headstuds and EGR kit and had installed by Ford under warranty, just had to pay the $100.00...

High Pressure fuel pump. All of the modern Diesel pickups have some version of one.

At what age or mileage? I haven't seen that myself or on the forums I frequent.

I was referring to the Cummins 6.7, due to all the emissions. Do they not remove the cab on those?

It's all about the Dealer and your negotiating skills. Ford I agree is priced higher (They have been the Truck leader for over 50 years, so no surprise) but I have always been able to get equal Ford or Ram trucks to within about $500-1000 of each other. What helps is to know the packages, You...

Cheap no, Just no more expensive than any other diesel and the cab isn't raised for maintenance only for major repairs. I think Ram may be done the same way. They all require 14-16 quarts of oil and pricey Fuel filters. Oil filters aren't really that bad (For Ford anyway, I assume Cummins is...

I totally agree! That's what we did and from Ford during the original purchase, it wasn't that expensive (Less than some options!).

I call B.S.! What maintenance requires fenders to be removed? By the way, they don't remove fenders, they raise the cab for any significant repairs! It is actually very quick and allows so much more access.

I've only have 41K on our 2019 with DEF and "0" engine or emission issues, only issues so far was AC started blowing warm early on and it was an O-ring replaced under warranty (They said it was assembled wrong) and then Death Wobble at 30K, also addressed under warranty. Most comfortable, quiet...

Are you considering Gas or Diesel? How much weight? GN, 5th wheel, conventional towing? To me the Ford 6.7L Powerstroke is one of the best engines built along with the Cummins 6.7, many prefer the older 5.9 variants though. The 6.7 from either has incredible HP and torque and is amazingly...

Obviously but just at 300 and 600 hrs?? I think it might say "Every". In the LS manual it has a Black star in the 50 hour column and below the chart it states "First Replacement", But the LS chart at the top states "Check Period (Every ---(hrs))" Not the clearest verbiage but sufficient and a...

We need to see the legend at the bottom of the page. What does the "empty" star mean?

I think it's every 300hrs once you reach 300hrs. So you change it at only 50 hrs to get rid of all the manufacturing and initial wear/seating contaminants. Then again in 250 (@300 on the meter) for any residual. From then on it's multiples of 300, keeps it simple, 300,600,900,1200,1500, etc

Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I pour a gallon of Coolant (concentrate, not premix) and a gallon of distilled water into a 5 gallon bucket. Then using a funnel pour back into the jugs or directly into the vehicle I'm servicing. Any left over goes into the coolant jug and I mark it so I know it's...

I'd start with the easiest and very common steps, Remove all the ground connections, clean the surface with a wire brush, reattach ground wires. Bad grounds can cause all kinds of weird issues. Then if symptoms don't change or clear, start checking the fuel level/gauge system.

He should be well rested, She has been in another hemisphere for several days. :D

The reason is because the Defending Superbowl champions gave the game away! The Chiefs had 2-4 more touchdowns if they just caught the ball and not due to the Eagles defense. They even mentioned the Chiefs lead the league in dropped passes. That has got to change! I don't have anything against...

No, If you watched the game you would see that KC missed 2 touchdowns and not due to the Eagles defense as they simply didn't catch the ball that was in their hands on one and Mahomes under threw one. Then there were the 3 critical dropped passes in the Red zone, again not due to Eagles defense...

Yeah, Chiefs beat themselves again. It's ok, Chiefs will win the next one, in February! :) Eagles definitely have a much tougher remaining season though.

Hydraulic top link makes a BIG difference! Here is the difference on my little 40hp with one of the smallest travel distance top links. First 2 pics are at then maximum lift with top link fully out and in. (If you zoom in, you can see that I also moved the lower pins on the disk itself (Primerd...

I actually think they will play not to win so much, but to learn more about the Eagles and possible plays and formations. I suspect Andy will keep his cards close and not run all their plays expecting to meet them again in the Superbowl this year, everything is lining up for that to happen so...

Sure seems thicker to me.

I use Amsoil 80W-90 GL5 as it states it is also GL4 compatible. https://www.amsoil.com/p/severe-gear-80w-90-agl/ https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/databulletins/g2043.pdf Use in differentials, manual transmissions and other gearapplications requiring any of the following specifications: API...

Too many heavy RV's being sold and people not knowing how to drive a manual, burning up clutches or just scared to drive it! On the newer Fords that have Shift-On-The-Fly or knob activated transfer case, you can use 4LO with the front axle/hubs disengaged to give you 2LO for moving heavy...

Several of us with the LS tractors had the same issue I tell everyone to check it every 2-3 hours until it stops needing more, which seems to be around 20 hours.

Back when there were still magazines, I read a couple articles that showed reasons why the Ford Torqshift was good or better than the Allison of the day. Doing a search here is a similar article on the newer ones. As with most things, take it with a grain of salt...

Yep, Ford has it too but I never added TPMS to any of my trailers, they get checked before use and during every trip. Our F350 is supposed to have 60PSI front and 80PSI rear for maximum Load capacity. But for a better ride when driving it around empty for a long period of time I prefer to lower...

Hmmm, Our F350 is a 2019 as well, purchased in June and batteries had to be replaced 5/2023, right at 4 years.

That is one of the criteria that will prevent stop/start mode from working so yeah, you probably have a battery failure looming.

What year vehicle? If the battery is over 3 years old and you drive the truck frequently, then yes, the battery could be starting to fail. Our F350 sometimes sits in the garage for 2-3 weeks unused and I started getting the notice on my phone in the FordPass App "Remote features disabled to...

On some vehicles they are vacuum actuated so it could be a leaking hose.

True. Today it is factored in as standard. The last time Ford offered a manual in the Superduty trucks, The Auto was about 8K as an option.

Actually if you know how to drive one, it's not that bad. I did it for years. You just pick low enough gear and let traffic speed up and down while you just move at a slower, more constant rate when traffic moves.

Don't forget the Automatic added 1k back in the 70's and today $8k to the sales price of most fullsize Pickups! So yeah, They want to sell Auto's!

Same goes for the fullsize trucks today, Many people avoid GM and their independent front axle while Ford and Ram still have solid front axles. I'm in that camp as well, The GM axles just don't hold up to larger, aggressive tires and agriculture/construction use.

Really?!? This is using the link you posted..

They were about 3-4K less than a comparable Chevy S10 or Ranger! In 1983 I bought my first vehicle as a teenager, a brand new Toyota longbed, 2WD 5 spd "deluxe" pickup for $5500, The Ranger and S10 were both around 9500 at multiple dealers. A few months later, I took it back to the dealer and...

Now we just need the coupon code!