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Old 06-02-2013, 09:26 PM
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Don't forget to also change the air in the rear tires after they've been sitting for a week.....it'll improve mpg on the way home.
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Old 06-02-2013, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Expensive Date
Thoughts? Can't see why it would........but you never know.
I would only worry about it if you have an overloaded Tundra!
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Old 06-02-2013, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
When doing such, I put the foot down on the tongue stand and raise the weight off the springs of the truck a bit. Lift it up about an inch from it's at rest state. It's good for the springs on the truck. and the main reason I do it is if someone tries to steal the truck and boat/trailer. it will make a helluva lot of noise on the way out of the driveway.
Same here.
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Old 06-03-2013, 03:27 AM
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Think of work trucks with weight in em 24-7. Should have no effect on springs. I don't worry about weight in mine.
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Seriously guys, would you let the fat girl stay on top after you finished.
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Old 06-03-2013, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by plowtownmissile
it won't hurt anything. If it's gonna be for awhile, i do what sydwayz does.
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Old 06-03-2013, 02:39 PM
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Do any of you guys keep the mags for your guns loaded? Or do you put a jack under those too? lol.

Springs fatigue from cycling, not from being loaded statically.
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Old 06-03-2013, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Wasted Income
Do any of you guys keep the mags for your guns loaded? Or do you put a jack under those too? lol.

Springs fatigue from cycling, not from being loaded statically.
actually after being in the military your suppose to maint check them every so often to ensure they still feed right.


But back to the question I wouldnt think it would hurt unless its overloaded. But like anything the more you use it the quicker it gets worn out
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Old 06-03-2013, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Hang a small orange towel on your gear shift when you have your drop leg down. You won't forget.

Will a blue towel work too?
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Old 06-03-2013, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Level III Chaos
Will a blue towel work too?
Well, for your vehicle, I can see why you would not want orange!

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