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    Short(er) Recovery Rope

    The master pull 10 footer is made of the same line the 30 foot kinetic is made of. It stretches like the 30 footer, approx. 30 percent. While I would not use it as a kinetic line, too short, it is of the same material and is not static. I have towed with them, bridled with them and used them as...
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    Short(er) Recovery Rope

    Second master pull. Their ten footer kinetic ropes are "tree savers". Used as anchor points, tow bridles, etc.
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    Automatic or Manual Transmission for Expedition Use?

    I love this topic. Back in the day, 60's and 70's, autos were not as robust as today's autos. Manuals were the most prevalent transmissions off road. I started working in my dads auto repair shop and towing business when I was 12. I quickly learned the art of replacing clutches. My dad once...
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    Looking for a non made in china snatch block, Any recommendations?

    Master pulls are made in USA. Pricey depending on which size you want. Been using them for years, not one failure.
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    Why SO many used late model RAM 2500s available?

    Our agency is trying to switch from ram to ford/Chevy.
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    Why SO many used late model RAM 2500s available?

    The agency I work for bought Rams for several years. It has been just short of a nightmare. Recall after recall after recall. Once a recall is recognized that unit is pulled offline until it is fixed. Dealers are back logged with recalls and can or will only take so many recall vehicles at a...
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    Noob Question - Pulling in Reverse?

    Sometime take a look at a ring and pinion gear set. There is a distinct difference between one side of gears versus the other. One side, drive side, is more of a flat surface. The other side, coast side is more of a tapered surface. I've always been told that the drive side is designed to be the...
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    Why not a Hummer?

    We did several things to our fleet that helped quite a bit. First, we put 1165 coil springs on the 998's for max ground clearance. Made the ride quality suck, but ground clearance was excellent. Next we changed the front/rear diffs to a 3.08 from stock 2.56, the lowest ratio available. Skipped...
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    Why not a Hummer?

    I'll agree that the 998's are one of the most capable off road vehicles I have ever driven. I had the distinct pleasure of putting them on the rubicon trail 7 times. Each time there were 8 of them. Each time at the trail head, Loon lake, we were told they would never make it, might as well go...
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    When did mountain biking become so specialized!

    I've been riding bikes most of my life. In my younger years it was a mode of transportation. After I got my drivers license it became recreation. Started with road bikes then got into mountain biking. I've had the same Marin aluminum mountain bike for over 20 years, still riding it everyday to...
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    I'm cold! You can help!

    Second on the Wiggys bags
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    Fuel filter light 7.3 PSD (1995)

    I have overheard people saying they have put used engine oil and ATF in fuel tank. Maybe ?
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    Fuel filter light 7.3 PSD (1995)

    That is without a doubt the worst fuel filter I have ever seen. That gunk came from some place. Fuel tank cleaning in your future.
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    Fuel filter light 7.3 PSD (1995)

    Get a diesel fuel additive that removes water from the fuel. Pour it in the tank. Definitely change the filter.
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    Fuel filter light 7.3 PSD (1995)

    There's a water sensor in the fuel filter/water separator. When water reaches a certain level, it makes contact across two poles and the light comes on. Look for a drain cock on the bottom of the fuel filter/separator. Open it and drain into a small bowl or the like. If you see water in the...
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