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Anyone have a suggestion on a good basic radio for a dump truck (am/fm). I don't want all the fancy BS no cd player no mp3, I don't need 10 different options for backlite. Simple, basic, easy to read with big buttons. I have a VDO in one of the trucks that fits the bill, however when I go...

Any recommendations on places to get a cat ECM rebuilt? C-12 70 pin, 1999 2KS engine. I see several places, just wondering if anyone has any feedback on any.

Does anyone out there have any insight on Mobile Column Lifts? I am thinking about buying a set of 4. Any brand preferences? Wire or Battery? Cable or Cableless? Screw or Hydraulic. Any other considerations? We wouldn't use them alot, but sure would be nice when needed.

Looking for a decent used Ampliroll 160 hooklift. Would possibly consider other brands. Must be a 62" Hook height. THanks

I have a 2003 T800 with a C-12 that we just put into service, it is very low on power. I fully realize that a C-12 isn't over powered, we have other C-12 powered units doing the same job every day. I can't get over 45mph at 80K gross. We added a boost gauge and I believe the problem is boost...

Anyone got any input on steerable pusher axles? Looking at about a 13000# for a dump truck. Any experiences with good or bad brands, ones to stay away from? Any input will be appreciated.

I am looking for a couple things for winter projects, just thought I'd post this to see if I have any luck. I will post some before and after pictures. Its looking like the shop will be busy this winter. Looking for a cab for Daycab 96 Kenworth wired for Cat 1 piece rounded windshield, manual...

I am evaluating dump bodies for my T370 project. Considerations are weight, price and quality without sacrificing good durability. I want a smooth side crossmember-less box 15'. I currently have a Bibeau BFL-S on another truck that I like the best of the 5 dumps I have. Here is what I have...

I am building a T370 Kenworth into a dump truck. The problem is the transmission is a 3000HS which doesn't have a provision for a PTO. Does anyone know if I can swap in a MD3560P, plug it in, get the controller re-programmed, shorten the drive shaft and be back in business? By the specs on...

We have a c-12 in a 99 T800. It started loosing oil pressure to the point of kicking a check engine light. Brought it to the shop and they put it on the computer and the electronic sensors are agreeing with the mechanical one that the pressure is low. The guy at the shop said dump some Lucas...

Does anyone know if you can add LL or deep reduction to an eaton 9 or 10 speed? We have mostly 8LL and one 9LL in our trucks and the low hole is very useful for what we do. My thought was that if the conversion is do-able, we would convert the others if the tranny ever has to come out for...

I have a 1998 T800 With the 2 pc flat windsheild. Wipers always stop in the center of the windsheild. Doesn't seem to matter if on delay or regular or if you shut them off they always park in the center. Any ideas, switch or motor or??? I have spares of most parts to try, just thought I'd...

I have a 11.1 60 series in a tandem Kenworth dump with an allison automatic. Truck runs drives and handles a load very well. For the most part it does not use any oil. The problem I am having is excessive blowby out the crankcase vent. Since I am not lacking power or using oil is there...

Any body know if it would be too much work to swap out a C-13 for a 3406E in a T800 Kenworth? I have 8 T800's and like the 3406E the best of the electronic engines, I see there are getting to be alot of T800's out there with blown C-13's which I have always heard were junk. Any insite would be...