Doubletrouble

I tried to turn mine today by hand (don't have the OE Jack or tools) and it wouldn't turn. I'll leave the spare in the bed until I get it sorted it replaced.

So when you put it up there or take it down you would have to lift the tire up to the frame by hand?

In Ohio we started off at no more than I think 100 people in one place, then 50, 10, 5 then you must be at least 6ft away from any other person. Now we have a stay at home order. I imagine they may follow a similar plan down there as well.

If you could that would be great. I've searched but I have trouble with the search on this site sometime. Don't know why.

I had to go into town for a minute so I filled up the truck at $2.39 credit price. She took 18 gallon.

Here in Ohio the truck stops are around $2.89 but at the circle K where I buy my fuel it was $2.39/credit $2.33/cash yesterday. Gas was I believe $1.80ish.

Good song there Pepsi ! Ohio changing the term for their order was our governor's doing. He's been very to the point on all this. He holds a press conference everyday at 2pm to update the people. He has tried to avoid such an extreme order but people won't listen so he was forced to do it. So far I'm satisfied, maybe even impressed with his actions. I feel a big part of the problem is the younger generations not taking anything seriously.

They shut down Ohio as of midnight Monday night. They call it a "stay home order" rather than this shelter in place term I've been hearing. Basically we can't go anywhere unless it's essential for food, prescription or other needed items.

I thought no I'm going to have to pull the left rear wheels. That adjuster didn't want to move. Right side adjusted fine.

I think I have this correct but something didn't feel right in the left rear wheel. From the backing plate under the truck and through the adjustment opening I would turn the star wheel upwards correct? Because the adjuster lever on the inside of the drum would push it down to make an adjustment. Is this correct? I googled images but some of the ones I saw didn't say what year the truck was so I thought I would ask.

Found out a couple hours ago that myself along with all the other 90+ drivers at my terminal have been laid off until further notice.

Nice, we heat solely with firewood. Sometimes an electric heater on the marginal days. We have a well and septic system so no bills for gas/propane, water or sewer. Just want to find a way to soften the electric bill some.

I have a homemade spare tire thing that holds it upright against the bed rail but I didn't like the way it looked like that. Plus it can get in the way also.

Most stores have ramped up deliveries on the panic items so they can restock. Alit of places have put limits on certain items as well to stop people from hoarding so badly. Hats off to the supply chains. Stockers, truck drivers and anyone else associated with the process. They have busted their butts trying to stay on top of things.

Has anyone ever had one of these apart? I may look mine later today, the PO had the spare laying in the bed, the end of the winch cable with the tire cradle is zip tied to the hitch frame. I assume it was seized up or something but the more I use the truck the more the spare in the bed gets in the way. I've looked at new winches and they're a bit pricey for what they are so just wondered if anyone has dissected one.

That looks like a fancy set up Mike. Will that run say an electric range or water heater?

Ok, back on track. A piece of good news, I heard on the radio yesterday that Amazon will be hiring 4600 people in Ohio because of the recent surge in online ordering. The jobs may be temporary, not sure but it will help some of the displaced workers through all of this. I'm sure some of the jobs will turn into permanent since they are building a large Amazon distribution center just south of the Toledo area. Some of those jobs may transfer into the new facility when it's up and running.

One would probably look good out in the front yard.

Oh, did you get bleach to?

Here in Toledo Ohio the Jeep plant closed, I haul Jeeps and various other Dodge vehicles for a living so I'm not sure how much longer I will be working. I could possibly get laid off again til this is over. On a good note, it's just me and the wife here at home, we have plenty of supplies for ourselves for at least two weeks.

These were the shelves my brother encountered at a Walmart yester morning when they first opened. They are no long 24hrs. 6am - 11pm now.

Omg! Lol I will try redoing it but coating with paint and or clear coat when finished. At some point I will be replacing some sheet metal also. Rockers, floor from bottom of the firewall to the front seat mount and the center section of the bed between the wheel wells. I think the goose neck hitch contributed to that rusting.

It'll get worse. I don't claim to be a "prepper" but the local bass pro says their ammo shipments have been frozen. Most local stores like Wal Mart or Meijer are out as well. Toilet paper is hard to find along with anything to disinfect. Restaurants are now closed to dine in customers, drive through or carry out only. My sister in law is a waitress, she is now off work until further notice with no income.

Not to my knowledge. I believe there is more to this and we the public are not being told. OR, it's a big political game being it is an election year. I'm not sure which of these it is yet but the plan will unfold before us either way.

Just have to worry about others looting your place and taking you food stores.