True enough, you only make or lose between buying and selling.
What did you buy this week?
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On Chevy's and GMC I believe the one ton rear axle is bigger and probably throw an extra leaf on the spring packs,? I do know in my recent truck shopping there was an option package for 3/4' tons that gave it a bigger transmission cooler heavier frame and a few other things, salesman I was working with said to just get a one ton, especially if your not a hot shot driver. forgot what the package was called exactly though. Nor do I know What exactly made it still considered to be sold as a 3/4'ton. Maybe bed capacity? Idk I do know a 8' steel dumper dog box will add over 600 lbs to an 8' bed.empty Plus what approx up 2 yards of gravel might add If I didn't have air helper springs I problaby wouldn't consider converting my 3/4:ton into a small functional occasional use dump truck. However looking forward to using it like a one ton dump truck. I suppose if I break something due to using it occasionally as a small dump truck I'll regret my decision but learn an expensive lesson. Quoted per
ta googler search enhances the truck's towing capacity and performance by adding components like a heavier-duty rear axle, upgraded suspension, and a 3500HD frame
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Rvrrat14
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I needed a working platform for the FEL/Forks. I found a cheap one on Azone. It was a larger model 43x45 w/ 1400lb cap. It looked pretty sturdy, so for 159, I took a chance.
Got it in and assembled. It needed some more bracing to sturdy up a bit. Added corner bracing on top corners and tek screws on bottom corners. Sturdy now! Gonna give it a run today on some large limbs me and son are going to cut away from roof at ranch cabin. If he lives, its a success!
Got it in and assembled. It needed some more bracing to sturdy up a bit. Added corner bracing on top corners and tek screws on bottom corners. Sturdy now! Gonna give it a run today on some large limbs me and son are going to cut away from roof at ranch cabin. If he lives, its a success!
paulsharvey
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Bought a new mag float, concrete finishing broom head, and rented a bull float from Home Depot for the concrete tomorrow.
I really considered ordering a cheap bull float and handle online, from Vevor or similar, but its $120, vs $16/day rental. I "should" only need it a couple days here, and then a couple days down the road for 2nd half. I will be at about 50% the cost to just buy it, but I just dont see needing a bull float even 1/year going forward, so I decided to rent.
I really considered ordering a cheap bull float and handle online, from Vevor or similar, but its $120, vs $16/day rental. I "should" only need it a couple days here, and then a couple days down the road for 2nd half. I will be at about 50% the cost to just buy it, but I just dont see needing a bull float even 1/year going forward, so I decided to rent.
If you own a bull float your buddies will barrow it with its owner everytime they pour a slab. I won't get into how I know that I definitely don't own one
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RjCorazza
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I hear ya. I still have a 25 year old bull float that has been used exactly once.
