Tandem dually vs triple axle
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Sometimes it just seems like a waste to have the Pete sitting in the garage collecting dust only to be used every now and then. I drive it to work ever two or three weeks just to drive it, but it is a 2002 and only has 10K miles on it. No joke. I was hoping to do a lot of traveling for poker runs after I got out of racing, but I have not made the time and have only done one poker run out of state.
As for the 450, I needed a daily driver anyway, so I figured that I could kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. For the past several years I held the position of battalion Chief with the FD, so I had a take home truck (Chevy Tahoe) 24/7. I sold my personal, every day car because I had unlimited use of the Chief's truck anywhere within 60 miles of the city. Needless to say, I drove that every day (free gas, free maintenance, etc...). Anyhow, I gave up the position back in January (did not run for re-election due to a baby at home) and therefore lost use of the vehicle. I needed something to drive every day and the 450 was the choice.
Last edited by Hot Duck; 10-03-2007 at 10:59 AM.
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I have towed with both and really liked the tandem dual set up. The only problem I had was if the oil bath axles are not sealed, water gets in the oil when you dunk it. It then becomes a big pain in the a$$. You can make some home made "condoms" to keep the water out, or just seal the hubs.
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I wish we had a marina around here (Chicago area) that would do that with a large boat. I dont like having my boat sit in the water (although with fresh water it doesn't really harm it, just a pain to acid wash at the end of the season)