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by rpaoness
Wed Mar 18, 2026 10:23 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 40

Re: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires

Used the Klein digital angle gauge to check camber - just off the flat plastic hubcaps, but should be close enough.

Looks like about 0.9 deg negative on the passenger and 1 deg negative camber on both front wheels which likely explains the inside edge wear. I should check toe also, but this is ...
by rpaoness
Wed Mar 18, 2026 7:27 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 40

Re: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires

Looked at it again yesterday. The rears have worn through all of the sipes on the center tread, but are not yet near wear bars across the tread face, center is more worn than shoulders (for wear purposes I could probably drop pressure some, but I need the full 80 psi to prevent sidewall contact on ...
by rpaoness
Tue Mar 17, 2026 8:17 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 40

Re: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires

I called The Tire Store in East Lyme to see if they could do an alignment on the box truck and they said no. Carry-out price for the Ironman's from them is $115 each, so $690 for the set.
by rpaoness
Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:46 am
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 40

Re: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires

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by rpaoness
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:49 pm
Forum: Chassis / Brakes
Topic: 2004 Express Cutaway Tires
Replies: 6
Views: 40

2004 Express Cutaway Tires

I think I should finally pony up for some new tires on the box truck. The rear set were my WJ Atturo Trailblade all terrain take-offs when I decided they were too noisy and kinda worn. They're now finally wearing out on the center tread. Still legal, but barely, and they're quite loud.

The front ...
by rpaoness
Tue Mar 10, 2026 3:26 pm
Forum: Yard equipment
Topic: 1999 12k lb Cross Country Construction Trailer
Replies: 0
Views: 112

1999 12k lb Cross Country Construction Trailer

Had the left front tire wear out completely on my yellow trailer. The other 3 are OK, but various levels of wear. I've never rotated, as I usually don't do enough miles to wear out trailer tires and instead they age out. With 4 years of Vermont runs, I appear to finally be putting real mileage on ...
by rpaoness
Tue Mar 10, 2026 3:20 pm
Forum: Yard equipment
Topic: Skat Trak 1700C Skid Steer
Replies: 3
Views: 3693

Re: Skat Trak 1700C Skid Steer

Changed all of the filters on Friday before bringing it back up to VT to clear a path for the well drilling truck.

Had a little trouble with the stupid square o-ring design on the fuel filter but went on OK-ish I thought. Lift pump seemed to only do like 1/8 or so stroke and seemed like it wasn't ...
by rpaoness
Mon Mar 09, 2026 10:36 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: 3/4 Ton Pickup Upgrade
Replies: 27
Views: 2286

Re: 3/4 Ton Pickup Upgrade

Here's a stock one. Looks like undercoating has been maintained.

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by rpaoness
Fri Feb 06, 2026 2:47 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: 2017 GLS550 Coolant Leak
Replies: 58
Views: 3506

Re: 2017 GLS550 Coolant Leak

It would be complicated/hard to pull out the fitting on the drivers turbo - the Dorman hose/wye that I installed let me not have to pull out that fitting - there's very little clearance between the faux frame horn and the turbo.

I guess I should reserve judgement until I watch the video.

And the ...
by rpaoness
Fri Feb 06, 2026 11:54 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2017 GLS550 Front Bumper (Deer Hit)
Replies: 4
Views: 577

Re: 2017 GLS550 Front Bumper (Deer Hit)

Estimate and photos from the adjuster.