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RE: Mortgage Rates
Do you mind sharing the name of the company you refinanced with? Thanks.
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EddieJ
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09/07/11 08:17am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Effect of pullilng 5er on wheel alignment
Maybe I am missing something, but I think the point of the question is can towing a heavy load exasperate a already bad situation like an out of alignment problem on the TV. Which personally, I think the obvious answer is yes. It's not that the 5vr caused the alignment issue, but clearly affecting the geometry of the truck such as by carrying a heavy load will make a bad situation get worse.
I guess this was their point. All four wheels were out of line per the readings they showed me. I am guilty of knowing that the truck pulled too much to the right for the past 3/4 months but did nothing about it. One lesson Ihave learned is to pay more attention to the tug of the steering wheel.
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EddieJ
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07/21/11 09:27pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Effect of pullilng 5er on wheel alignment
I would bet this is a GM, with IFS.
What was the wear pattern on the tires?
Completely even wear pattern.
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EddieJ
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07/21/11 09:24pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Effect of pullilng 5er on wheel alignment
Its certainly true that if you overload your truck, your risk of issues increases - alignment is among them, as is premature tire wear.
What the heck're you pulling that big fifth wheel with anyway?
I drive a 2008 Chevy 2500 6.0 Duramax
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EddieJ
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07/21/11 09:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Effect of pullilng 5er on wheel alignment
Could it be that I am a very bad driver who is prone to hit curbs, pot holes, etc. and go long periods of time without getting my truck aligned? When I took it in yesterday I was so hoping they would find something serious that would explain it all (I have a good extended warranty). I now have 53K on this truck and am already wearaing out my second set of tires. So, I can only think of three options 1.) they are B.Sing me, 2.) My truck has something wrong with it that affects it ability to stay aligned and they just can't find it, 3.) the dreaded I am just a bad driver.
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EddieJ
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07/21/11 02:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Effect of pullilng 5er on wheel alignment
Two years ago I bought four Firestone Destination A/T tires. I drove those the first 6 months before I purchased my 35' Montana fifth wheel. The tires have approximately 25K miles on them now. Of that, probably 7k to 8K came while I was pulling my 5er. Two of my tires are so warn down (I mean no tread) that I had to replace them yesterday. I have been aware that I had an alignment problem for some time now, but waited before I took it in to get that corrected (my fault obviously).
Here is my question. The technician showed me on his printout how all four of my wheels were out of line. He also said that when you pull a heavy trailer you are more likely to have alignment issues and thus may need more front end alignments. Is that true???
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EddieJ
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07/21/11 01:44pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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