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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-01-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,078
Posted By Ion
Here is a suggestion for those who wish to carry...

Here is a suggestion for those who wish to carry a spare set of bearings;

Get a vacuum sealer

Take a bag and fill it with the grease of choice and bearings

Vacuum out air and seal

Your...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-01-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,078
Posted By Ion
I agree with everything said here except about...

I agree with everything said here except about the location of the manufacturers. I recall in my earlier days of stuff coming from the J. A. Pan company. That said, there has been nothing said about...
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,221
Posted By Ion
I definitely believe that wind pressure was a big...

I definitely believe that wind pressure was a big factor for causing the sway, however the speed limit for trucks and towed vehicles is 55 mph so why pass something that is exceeding the speed limit?...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-22-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,003
Posted By Ion
What I have stated are the rules I tow by. No BS....

What I have stated are the rules I tow by. No BS. Do as you wish but you will have to accept the consequences.

Ion
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-22-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,003
Posted By Ion
Need sway bars? Better check the front/rear...

Need sway bars? Better check the front/rear weight distribution. Too little tongue weight is the culprit. Weather conditions is a different issue.

And dont try to keep up to the highway traffic,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-22-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,003
Posted By Ion
brakes

> In BC (British Columbia) the towing limit for brakes is 3500 lbs.
> If you want to be safe, use tandem axles. They inhibit sway.
> Always use trailer tires and rims - they are designed for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-01-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,318
Posted By Ion
Re; Black and White wires. In the marine...

Re; Black and White wires.

In the marine industry, this was a problem that was dealt with by using Red for (+) and Yellow for (-) DC wiring. Shore power is as on shore Black is (+), White is...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-31-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,941
Posted By Ion
All is well, I did the install on my old truck...

All is well, I did the install on my old truck and it went well. The new one will be much the same but having to drill some holes. No big deal for me.

Gerry, I was told to have 'about' a 1-1/2"...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-31-2016, 02:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,941
Posted By Ion
My previous Dakota (2000) had two very generous...

My previous Dakota (2000) had two very generous holes each side that allowed for 5/8" Gr 8 bolts with eight 1/2" Gr 5 carriage bolts connecting the rails to the bracket plates I designed. Worked out...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-30-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,941
Posted By Ion
5th wheel hitch mounting

I have a just upgraded from a 2000 Dakota 2wd V6 to a 2005 Dak with 4X4 and 4.7 V8. The frame of the truck is different now and I am wondering what to do to install the 5th wheel hitch into the...
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