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Old 05-22-2007, 05:51 PM
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Nicely done Z. Purple seems to be fitting for you.

Have fun with it, and remember to bring a nicely stocked full size cooler with ya out to Mid-Ohio. A wide assortment of beverages would work nicely.
Old 05-22-2007, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Apex Rex
Nicely done Z. Purple seems to be fitting for you.

Have fun with it, and remember to bring a nicely stocked full size cooler with ya out to Mid-Ohio. A wide assortment of beverages would work nicely.
Who needs a cooler if you have an in-bed storage area complete with drain plugs?

I will be sure to have assorted chilled beverages for all out Mid-Ohio...

...who DON'T state that I have a purple truck. Apex - you'll have to ask your dad to mooch a drink from me.

-Z-man.
Old 05-22-2007, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-man
Question about hitches --

How important is it to have a weight distributing hitch? I know that it helps significantly with heavier enclosed trailers, but how beneficial is one for a lighter, open trailer - 4,000 to 5,000 lbs. max? (Figure the truck is rated for ~ 7000 lb towing capacity).

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Your TRAILEX is not setup for a weight distributing hitch and it is not needed.

I tow my TRAILEX with an FJ Cruiser which has the 4 Runner running gear with the V6, It tows fine.

David
Old 05-22-2007, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by David K.
Your TRAILEX is not setup for a weight distributing hitch and it is not needed.

I tow my TRAILEX with an FJ Cruiser which has the 4 Runner running gear with the V6, It tows fine.

David
Does Z have a Trailex? Last I heard he was towing a 1920s vintage aircraft carrier.
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Originally Posted by Z-man
Who needs a cooler if you have an in-bed storage area complete with drain plugs?

I will be sure to have assorted chilled beverages for all out Mid-Ohio...

...who DON'T state that I have a purple truck. Apex - you'll have to ask your dad to mooch a drink from me.

-Z-man.
Asking permission for a soda? Geez... I can get served anywhere except the back of Z's truck apparently...
Old 05-22-2007, 09:58 PM
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Z does have a welder's special aircraft carrier, wood deck vintage. I knew 38D was his idol, but didn't expect him to copy his colors!

As I have said elsewhere, with that tonneau cover, etc., he is one cow bell and some dry ice away from starting a Good Humor route in his neighborhood!

Good luck with it Z! (the truck, not the route).
Old 05-22-2007, 10:10 PM
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It IS purple.



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