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Old 08-29-2011, 06:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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shop resources vs calamity

Just a heads up with respect to the trailer project.
My opinion,as I attempt to complete the project,is that nobody should undertake such a project unless they have a 20-foot by 35-foot flat.level slab,and 6 castored tire dollies to put the tow vehicle and trailer on.
I'm losing 2-days work in about 2-seconds negotiating my un-level driveway and local community roads.
A 'proper ' shop would allow a check of full range of motion without ever leaving the shop.
You'd be amazed what a 150-hp engine,in first gear can do to steel.

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Old 08-29-2011, 08:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I am amazed at what a 4 ton hand powered hydraulic ram and do to a truck frame.

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Sorry to hear that. All that hard work down the driveway.

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