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    2014 Dodge ProMaster 3500 3.0 I-4 Diesel vs 2015 Ford Transit 350 I-5 3.2 Diesel

    I have a long wheelbase Chevy. Any shocks or vibrations that are transferred through the vehicle seat to my seat are almost nil. 80% to 85 % of almost nil equates to almost nil +\- .00012%. Absolutely no reason comfort-wise to add an air ride seat to my van. If you need one for your...
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    2014 Dodge ProMaster 3500 3.0 I-4 Diesel vs 2015 Ford Transit 350 I-5 3.2 Diesel

    I probably haven't been on the road as long as you. Maybe you could explain the long term value of an air ride seat in a van for me.
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    2014 Dodge ProMaster 3500 3.0 I-4 Diesel vs 2015 Ford Transit 350 I-5 3.2 Diesel

    Another variable to consider is FWD vs RWD. FWD allows for a lower center of gravity on the Promaster but I don't like the fact that about 80% of the total weight is in the first six feet of the van. Also what's the deal with air ride seats! Do they ride that rough?
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    2014 Dodge ProMaster 3500 3.0 I-4 Diesel vs 2015 Ford Transit 350 I-5 3.2 Diesel

    Probably due to the rear wheel drive. Extra weight for the driveshaft, U-joints, hangers etc. combined with the weight of the sheet metal for the larger body size.
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    Birthday! Happy Birthday Highway Star

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    The Feds Criminally Charge The Fed

    Could be extortion. Could be the government has some strong evidence or a least they think they do. The indictment alleges FedEx conspired... The indictment alleges that FedEx Corp. conspired with two related online pharmacies for 10 years ending in 2010.
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    How much to save for taxes

    Without knowing your filing status etc. 30% of your gross should be more than enough.
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    Say Hi to July

    They suck because like many other states some of the monies from gas taxes go into the general fund and are then funneled into social programs, bike trails, mass transit and research into potato fungus.
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    Say Hi to July

    There is also a biomass electricity generating plant that burns turkey turds, beaks, feet and other stuff and an ethanol plant. I have delivered to both during the construction phases.
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    The Spaghetti Western Orchestra

    The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: The Good the bad the ugly.wmv - YouTube
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    Top States Expedite Owner Operators Live In

    Hey Pel, how goes it? When all the glaciers melt the western part of North Carolina will become the eastern part. Better stock up on wooden shoes before the Dutch get them all. The Netherlands should go before the Eastern Seaboard.
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    Say Hi to July

    I stopped there one night when it first opened with some former colleagues that do a Minneapolis-Fargo turn. They usually stop at the Truckers Inn in Sauk Centre on the way up. Originally it was built as a Pipline Truck Stop. The main area was a large, cavernous industrial type space. High...
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    Say Hi to July

    You are so selfish. How do you expect the economy of this country to pick up if people like you refurbish used junk? Think of the lost state and federal taxes. Think of the lost jobs at parts suppliers, auto plants and dealerships. Think of the lost interest income to banks. Think of the...
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    Top States Expedite Owner Operators Live In

    No surprise seeing Michigan and Ohio in the top two spots but Florida number 3? I'm amazed Florida even cracked the top 10. We are talking active expedite owner/operators and not retired ones, right?
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    what's under your mattress?

    I hope Ragman doesn't read that.
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    How much to save for taxes

    You should be making estimated quarterly tax payments to the IRS. They tend to frown on lump sum payments in April when there has been no withholding or quarterly payments during the previous year. You may also be required to make estimated quarterly payments to you state. Here is a link to...
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    jabez trucking

    Thank you for reporting back!
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    My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

    The 3.31 rears may be too high geared for the Eco-Boost duplicating what you experienced with the 3.7L with the 3.73 gearing. The 3.73 gears might be a better choice for what we do. The diesel should have no problem with a 3.31 rearend.
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    My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

    The Eco-Boost and the diesel are still options that can be paired with the 3.73 rears.
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    My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

    You're on the right track Murray even though you're only a ¼ of the way into your first cup of coffee. A 6 speed transmission allows a smaller engine to perform more like a larger engine while being more fuel efficient. If the small engine spends a significant amount of road time in 4th gear...
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