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I don't recall exactly but I want to say somewhere in the 3.5" range. Easiest way is just to assemble pipes... Mark a line, dissemble and measure. adjust that measurement 1/4"-1/2" inch in case you need a little extra give somewhere else. And for crying out loud, get it done so we can hear it......lol

Rick, Hopefully it does the trick for you, I know mine has been good as gold since the rebuild.

If you have a local harbor freight, you could probably pick up a cheap sawzall for $20 bucks or so, but I agree with Tyler, if you can find a local shop, and measure 4 times, cut once, you should be able to get it done for just a few bucks anyway, any bandsaw is going to cut it so fast they may feel bad for charging you.....lol

Yes, I had to cut mine, actually in two places. one for the replacement pipe, and I trimmed the end behind the tire as it stuck out way to far for me and had no angle to it. I really wouldn't recommend a hack saw unless you have no other choice. I will be hard for you to maintain a straight line with it unless you really take your time. Good luck.

I know you already said it isn't the starter, but I had the exact same issue as you explain. Cleaned all my terminals, Did good for a short time, then it went to sometimes it started immediately, sometimes I didn't know if it would of not. You said yourself you thought you cured it with new terminals, etc. If you have a new starter, then it probably isn't related and I won't mention it again. If you have some miles on it, I would at least consider it.

I would put money on your starter contacts. You can take it apart and clean it up and see if it makes a difference or you can order the rebuild kit from Larry B's and go that route. My .02.(and maybe prior experience)

I did the install with the truck sitting on the ground but it's on 35's, so plenty of room for me to work under it and pretty much sit most of the places without issue. If you carry a spare tire you will probably have to remove it .I carry mine in the bed of my truck.

Bout 4 hours removal and install. Not to bad, only hard part was doing it by myself. Lol

Sorry all, the truck is nasty as today is our first nice day, and I haven't had the time to clean up yet. I shortened the vid and used Photobucket, I will still try to get a better one ASAP.

http://vid55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/MRBSMITH/1CEB6D3A-A357-4878-B920-6AF8E36CF72F_zpsiygqucy1.mp4

Someone help me out, I have made a short vid but tried and failed on 3 attempts to upload to Youtube.....

Working on it, didn't get to do much with the truck today. I actually meant he would like the DE exhaust, not my video, but even when I read my post it looked as though I meant it that way. LOL.

I did read the Duetz, while a good engine, could be costly should it need replacement parts or a rebuild. Lifting power was about 2000lbs on these units. They appear to have a pretty low standard flow rate of about 9GPM. I agree the skid steer could be costly to maintain being so old, if you're not getting it dirt cheap, I would probably look for a newer option, unless of course the owners have meticulously maintained it. Good luck.

I have the DE 5" straight and love it, its a great sounding system and I get no drone towing or empty. My whole truck has been undercoated therefore making it even less loud in the cab. I usually roll down my passenger window to enjoy the beautiful song of the cummins. I may try to do a video tomorrow if I have time. You will enjoy it, I'm sure of it.

Here is a helicopter view....there is another 600 ft or so not in the picture.

Never thought of blower. I mow about 6 acres, but about 600 ft of my driveway is within a few feet of the pond. a blower wouldn't matter there as I am not concerned with throwing it in the water. The case 570 tractor is all but mine, I just have to go pick it up. I may do so and sell it or trade it to something else. I tried to upload a video earlier and couldn't do it... but I may be able to put an arial picture up in a min.

Thank you Sir, All very good points and all why I am having a bit of a hard time deciding what to buy. We got 17" inches of snow last night into today that ended about 5pm today. I had to use my truck to make a path down the drive, which was no problem at all for the truck, but by the time it was all said and done, I spent a total of 5 hours to make "most" of it passable. I could have been done entirely within 45min with a plow, and it would be entirely passable, and I would have been warm. The driving part tonight took about an hour, the rest was spent in the cold with a shovel and a backpack blower (which does work really good for powder snow, just not on large areas) This should be our last big snow for this winter, but I will be buying something this year to prepare for the next go round.

Its not uncommon for us to receive wet heavy snow and dry powdered snow throughout the course of winter if thats what you mean. I have a video of my driveway, but I may get another one tomorrow on the way out. We received another 12 inches of snow in the last 12 hours. Thanks for the replies.

I thought I put a poll on there to make the simple vote easier, but ...........

Hey all, As some of you know, my wife and I purchased a decent sized country property almost 2 years ago. We have about a 1500ft gravel drive with quite a steep incline to get into the upper drive. The entire drive is downhill in varying degrees, so its usually not to bad to get out, however, coming back uphill doesn't always work out as well. We acquired an AWD compact SUV for my wife and it has done very well this year, but all the same, with the weather in KY as of the last few weeks (two snows dropping over a foot in a few hours). Last year was less snow at once, but more over the course of winter. Our driveway has been less than desirable for traversing during both. I had to park my work car in a garage belonging to my neighbor as it was in no way going to make it any further unless I drug it to the house with the truck. I digress, unlike the roads, my driveway received no cleaning via anything except me and a shovel on the concrete part. Anyway, I am trying to decide what I would like to use for snow removal in the future and wanted to get your all's take on my options. These are all feasible, some much quicker than others, and each in my opinion with pros and cons. Truck: As I see it, the truck with a plow is a money maker if I choose to use it for that, but regardless when I need to use it, I can be in a warm environment and get the job done. The plow can be set off in the shop when not needed and takes up probably the least space of any of the equipment. I just hate to put one on my truck, as I like to work my truck as often as possible but not really by means of a plow, but I don't see the purpose of buying another beater truck just for a plow. I could possibly get one for my off road cherokee too. A few options apply here. Case 570 Tractor: Tractor is old, but runs good and the diesel engine was rebuilt not even 500 hours ago. Tractor has a bucket on the front and a few different implements for the back including a grader blade. Will require some work to get into what I would consider good mechanical condition (brakes, hydraulic fitting leak, etc). Can pick it up pretty cheap, but no enclosed cab and takes up more room in the shop. I suppose I could clear some local drives in my area for a little cash... but not my idea of a good way to spend cold winter days. Can easily use around the property for many things. Skidsteer (bobcat): My personal favorite option would be this, but unfortunately its the most expensive option also. The uses for a bobcat are limitless, and the after work.....work options are many to be had from light excavation to snow removal, and of course it would serve every purpose the tractor would in a more useable option. Downside, I would almost have to use it for other work to make the investment worthwhile. Utility wheeler w/plow: I am sure I could acquire one a decent price and I know Mike uses one on his property. Obviously the ATV would be used for recreation, general quick trips around the property outside of plowing snow and could be parked right up at the house in days when weather is going to be getting bad, so its a simple hop on and start. Plow for Zero Turn: I don't know a whole lot about these but have seen a few videos of them and know they are the cheapest option. I have some pretty nasty tractor/chevron tread tires on my mower but find it hard to believe this would do very well in snow. Maybe someone has some experiences with one. So lets hear it.

Just FYI for everyone, myself included. What was involved in the overhaul of the trans? I would agree with Mike though, these trucks respond well to simple things.

I would like to do a rear bumper that looks similar to yours but with a bit of built in storage for chains and what not, nothing big, just different. I saw a post over on the CF of a badass rear built this way, looked good, and was functional.

Good build, I intend to build some bumpers for mine this year, once my garage is finished. What did you cut everything with?

The last set I had done, (whats in my truck now) was done by DAP. They treated me right, only charging for the nozzle and the cleaning/pop test, no extra charge for the nozzle install since they were tearing them down for cleaning anyway. Made their job easier I would assume. I am under $300 IIRC.

1. If you are in the market for injectors you could have them cleaned, with new nozzles of your choosing put on them for a reasonable price. 2. Core for new ones. 3. Sell to someone else for core. This is a useless post on my behalf or for your benefit, but I am really bored right now.