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Nice fabrication!

Interesting. Any picts?

I have one of Plasa's CTIS controllers. It works well. I appreciate his generous efforts and was well aware of prototypical approach. It was very inexpensive. He has provided support. He has a lot on his platter and this is not his day job.

"Electra Bustle" ?? That is quite a name!

Please understand that the AAMVA has no direct power to change law. They get all charged up at these meetings and think they are going to show the World who is Boss when they return to their State. The usually use some flunky to get the bill recognized in their respective State. Likely that...

While SEMA has been somewhat lame in the past with regard to defending military vehicles, they seem more active now. They should be notified of this proposal. I sign about 2-3 petitions a month for them.

Usually you will see these type of bill proposals after a recent AAMVA meeting. These people get together for their annual meeting in roundtable discussions complain about how they ( The DMV administrators) "struggle" to classify military trucks and vehicles that are "uncomfortable with" in...

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With mine they brake shoes are stuck to the drum. Tap the shoe. Be careful. A truck on an incline after the shoe releases will break free with a tap quite suddenly with a forceful roll. Yes chocks.

5# BFH will suffice, but I have used a 20#.

It has already been discussed that there are issues.

Interesting. Wonder if earlier models could be upgraded in some way.

I am not going to disagree with what you are saying : )

Good point. Your truck is built on the 2.5-ton chassis. The leaf springs are softer because they are rated for a lighter payload. That van body is heavy, and it is there always. You are effectively driving a loaded truck 100% of the time. The weight of the box pre-loads the suspension, keeping...

So yes loading is definitely a key. Interesting, the harmonic that you describe is where AI stated where the problem would be at its worst.