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Sent a message to QST asking about a tablet with OBD 1 Familiar with that regarding the truck computer. From my understanding with a OBD 2 system using a tablet it's simple to add those sensors and get the readings on the tablet. No idea with the OBD 1 though. Sent a message to QST about the...

That would be about perfect if a tablet was installed to replace the radio location. OBD2 there's many apps available to do that, OBD1 I haven't found anything for a tablet. The things I want to be able to keep an eye on are: Fuel pressure EGT Boost Air pressure (for rear bags, hitch) So not a...

Ordered the GMTD scan tool software today along with the 12 pin cable, first time I've bothered with getting the computer diagnostic stuff for my vehicles haha. Yesterday my service engine soon light came on a few times with no changes in how the truck was driving. Have put 10,000 miles on the...

Different rear axle, HD's have a dana 80. Did some gear ratio math. First chart is current 5.13's, 245/70/19.5 and nv4500 with gear vendors. Gear 2000 RPM 2200 RPM 2400 RPM 1 7 8 8 2 9 9 10 3 13 14 15 4 16 17 19 5 23 25 28 6 29 32 34 7 38 42 46 8 48 53 57 9 51 56 61 10...

Lake Brownwood. My land isn't lake front, but right across the road from it.

Gearing options in mind are: 4.10 4.30 4.65 A gear vendors or swap to a trans with better ratios would be perfect, it's also more than I have in the truck hahaha.

The biggest reason why I bought the HD for a tow rig, wanted something that could safely handle this kind of weight. Usually these were plated for 32,000 gcwr, so my needs of up to 26,000 lbs combined is in a great spot for it. Yes people (myself included) have pulled similar weights with 3/4-1...

Second load of stuff moved down to Texas. Rented the trailer which reminded me part of why I prefer gooseneck/5th wheels. Fuel economy is currently 8-10mpg loaded heavy, 11-12mpg with just the trailer, 19mpg empty. All cruising at 60mph, 2400rpm. Improving that is a future goal. The HD handles...

Quick trip from Utah to Texas. Dropped off the crew cab at the lake property. Currently there is no road access so unloaded the truck on the pavement then took the dirt trail that runs behind my property. Knocked a few branches outta the way, run over a bunch of cactus, and it's there haha...

The exhaust crossover pipe keeps making contact with the metal part of the hose. Probably a hose clamp somewhere on the firewall to fix that problem but haven't found the clamp yet, and don't have my tools here to fix it right at the moment. In other news, items for trip 2 and 3 are falling...

It's the master/slave assembly again, dumped all it's fluid out. During the drive it was fading out, became completely useless after the exhaust had built up some extra heat for awhile. Thinking the exhaust is overheating the slave assembly

Yea it had steer tires all around when I bought it (different sizes but all steers). The new rear tires provide enough traction for what amount of dirt this truck is expected to see. Just got back from the first trip to Texas with the move, truck had 2 issues. Cruised at 60mph most of the time...

Made a mistake when mounting the base for the poles, it sits too high for the winch to be able to raise/lower the gin poles on it's own. So have to run a strap from the top of the poles to something solid (used the trailer as a anchor) in order to raise and safely lower the poles. Once they are...

Familiar with the DOT regs, dealt with them in previous jobs for over a decade haha. Usually when they realize it's private use they leave you alone but being over the weight capacity of the vehicle or trailer they can get you for that. Not the 26k lb CDL stuff but a trailer being rated for x...

Currently past that, sitting at 12k on the trailer axles. If I drag the wheel lift and the cargo skid off for the first trip down to Texas (next week) then will be below the tire ratings. This first load is going to be the heaviest and take some work to get it proper haha. Total will be 3 trips...

These are load range E, 2850 lbs each. So with the trailer being rebuilt with 10,400 lbs of axle rating, 11,400 lbs of tire capacity, and brakes for each axle. The rear axle brakes are problematic (looking like will need new assemblies) but the front axle is all new. An improvement over how it...

They better, the old tires had issues with just a hint of a dirt road or snow haha. My property down in Texas only has dirt road access right now so the tires were a necessity. Bought some cheap offroad recovery boards as well in case I need them there.

New tires on both axles, and the front axle was replaced today with a new 5200 lb model. 89" hubface and 74" spring center was close to matching, spring perches were slightly too wide which was expected (ordered new perches with the axle). Still need to weld those new ones in and run the wires...

Rear tires will finally have some traction off the pavement and the truck has dropped a little over 100rpm now cruising on the highway. 245/70/19.5"s. Have a trip down to Texas next week to drop off some of my stuff at the property, which will require some dirt road driving. Old tires on the right.

Turns out I'm moving back to Texas in May, going back to workin in the oilfield and will be building on the lake property. Plan is to get the tow rig and trailer ready for those long trips. Parts ordered for the trailer: new 5200 axle with brakes and common 6x5.5 hub pattern 3 wheels with that...