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[@SuperTruckerdan]

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[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Love hearing you say you got 300/350k miles out of drive tyres. We are lucky if we get 100,000 kilometres out of ours on the work we do, agricultural/forestry work in Scotland, I know you can’t compare our work with your work but if you also add in our ridiculous fuel prices life can be difficult here. All the best Dan you’re doing a great job. 👍👍👍

[@kens.3729]

You have a Beautiful looking Solid “Dorsey” Trailer. Great Investment on your part purchasing it. 👍

[@kens.3729]

Shocks are something most people don’t think about replacing Shocks. Very Important for the Ride.

[@ervinhenschel9260]

New drinking game, watch video and do a shot every time Dan says “Original Shocks”. LOL. Love the progress. Great job.

[@thomasvaughn1688]

Let me put anti seize on this, so I won't have as much trouble (in 18 years) next time I replace them. Lol. Love it Dan. Keep up the good work sir. You are a true professional in every sense of the word.

[@amyboxerowner7704]

The old Cat Peterbilt is really looking good! You have done lots of work on her since you came home! I was wondering... how is Teresa? Would she ever go on camera to talk a little about her horse? Or horses? How are the dogs? I haven’t seen Cali in the backroad. Last, your patio project looks like it turned out very well! Lots of shade! Continued good luck in rebuilding the old truck! It’s very interesting to watch!

[@mississippinative4578]

Looking forward to you driving this truck without DEF and emission failure codes.

[@rmeshr4282]

36,300 subs, great to see it growing.

[@HeuristicalWorker]

Great to see you Dan. You do, what I could never do, in one-million years. Truly.

[@theboomheadshot275]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Wish you all the best.

[@danielvrana9444]

Needing updates? How you doing and are you getting closer? It’s great your home with the family with every bad event in our life theirs always the good part. Stay we’ll see you soon.

[@johnl8996]

I don't know what it is, but your videos are very therapeutic to me. Keep up the awesome job, Dan!

[@zeeezeee123]

Dan, great channel... Your paint can be restored to like-new if you buy a 32oz. McGuires 105... Use it by hand or orbital ...You will be amazed how nice it brings back old paint....Been out of my Pete a long time ago.... Retired, I now restore my collection of old vintage Harleys.... Cant wait to see the 379 back out there

[@bradfordthompson8326]

It's OK Dan .you are like the rest of us.......It's fun when you figure it out and thick of a way to improve the process tooo.....

[@larrypillow8119]

It's nice to see the real life of a owner operator, from a x one

[@kathyslocombe1182]

Super Dan! For what this is worth, my husband introduced me to your channel some months ago. I knew nothing about trucking. While I have watched other trucking videos, they don't hold a candle to your channel. I am so impressed with your professionalism, your knowledge of servicing your trucks and your work ethic. What also holds true to me, is your loving sign in your truck to Teresa. We are retired and live in British Columbia, Canada and in our journeys have encountered many long haul truckers throughout our province, across Canada and the US. You, along with your brothers and sisters are a very valued group. Thank you for what you do. We love your channel!

[@gord2358]

Interesting to see things coming together with a few new parts.

[@ehhjeep]

My dad and I ran Centermatic on our trucks back in the 80s. They will save you money on tire wear and provide a better ride. Glad the old girl is coming along nicely. My last truck was a 377SBFA with a 63 inch bunk. My fav was a T800 with 60 inch bunk.

[@jameshassel5838]

Never get in a hurry. Do it right the first time. Better than redoing it 2 or 3 times. You do great work Dan. Sitting in the aircondishing watching is my job. Ha ha ha

[@jameshassel5838]

Wired brush on the drill. Will clean the threads first

[@louisglen1653]

Having worked for a Peterbilt dealership I can say without any doubt that your shocks are original.

[@jmarco4331]

you're saving a lot of money doing your own wrenching... can't wait to see her finished....

[@Logjam5]

Interesting looking home. Would like to hear a little bit about its design, origin/history, if you wouldn't mind talking about it. Cheers.

[@turbo5488]

Dan the best way to putting on shocks is to start from the top then put the bottom on either way works you do an outstanding job on the 379

[@thomjarman]

nice to see you at home, you just don't stop working. from the UK

[@ralphe2839]

I was watching thinking dan forgot anti seize. That is a good idea they will come off great next time. Smart man. Hard worker.

[@SamuelManaole]

Job well done. Your home and I didn't even see one dog today.unusual ?

[@garyskowbo3564]

Hi there Dan, great job on the shocks. If those are the originals that is definitely a testament centermatic balancer, maybe you should see if they would also give a sponsorship? And in my experience replacement parts never seem to last as long as the ones that the manufacturer uses. Looking forward to seeing the old Pete ready to roll out! Thanks for sharing another great video with us.👍

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Don't Change Dan..it's still fun

[@roadtrain5910]

379 looking better everyday

[@cajunman2261]

You old school like me Mr Dan. Soon it be 35 yrs in trucking. I pretty much do all my repair except overhaul engine lol. Even trailer. Best way do it now days Do it your self as much you can. I use to drive 379 back in 90s but move up 780 Volvo. Keep up good work !!

[@jackoostman1319]

Hello Dan Im back missed watching your vlogs,your new trailer looks great and your "old Pete" will make you 😂Stay Safe

[@larryhood6028]

Hey Diane’s it’s Larry I’m glad to see that you’re making progress on the Peterbilt I think you’ll be a lot more happier in the truck and you were the new one I miss your videos I get great enjoyment watching your videos like I said before I don’t get out much I’m not able to and I sit around watch your videos when you make them bless you and for making these videos I’m looking forward to watch youFinish up with a Peterbilt

[@brianboys9015]

Beautiful place. Wonderful light.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Great job Dan be safe God bless you and your family

[@docholiday1034]

M18™ Cordless 4-1/2" Cut-off / Grinder is your friend Dan....keep one in the truck. Cut the tops of those shocks off in seconds with the thin cuttoff wheel....or padlocks...chains...and other stuff you may run across. Strong piece. Havent touched my torches in 3 years now. 👍👍👍. That ole truck is gonna be a happy girl 🤣

[@brucejensen3986]

Wow i just seen you in kingman on Stockton hill Rd heading north with a red backhoe on your new trailer must be going to the red lake farms happy trucking

[@scottcannell1861]

Fantastic video Dan. Love the progress with the old Peterbilt. There are not very many Peterbilt s here in Australia. Unlike The Mack's Kenworths and western stars. Cheers from Australia.

[@artmatthes3559]

Anyone that owns a truck or any piece of equipment should invest in a set of torches. Makes life a lot easier

[@yordanycabrera3719]

Love your video , great job 👏, love your Pete ...

[@MrBigR928]

I run Centramatics on all 3 axles also Dan and they do help tremendously with tire wear and harmonics that can speed up wear and tare on your rear ends and wheel seals. And I also get my steer tires balanced along with using the Centramatics. These highways are brutal enough along with pulling heavy sometimes and we need all the help we can get to make these big ticket items last. Wow you definitely got your money's worth outta those shocks! The say Paccar on them now...lol. Good Stuff Dan👍🏾

[@zjorzzz]

Nice job Dan!👍

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@jaytaylor6382]

Enjoy watching you rebuild the old truck get to work truck diesel Dan

[@robertbradford7892]

The cinematics may have helped the shocks last, definitely get better wear on your rubber...👍

[@shortchange26]

Big truck shocks rarely last a year. Cheap to replace. Check your warranties!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I've always favored using some type of automatic balancing device on trucks. The Centramatic or the balancing beads or powders work well because they can constantly adjust the balance. Driving through mud can change the balance of a tire and cause it to wear enough so it's still out of balance when it's eventually cleaned.

[@wht4132]

If they are the originals they are long over due for replacement. Last video you said you were going to use a slick disc. on the trailer. Dont paint the fifth wheel just wire brush it and use a good dry graphite( I prefer the Lucas brand ) spray on it and the top plate of the trailer after removing the grease. Also be sure to grease the Kingpin.

[@bigrigger5617]

Having the rear tires singled out is making it way easier to work back there. You can get close to the job

[@tlakuache5460]

Hey Dan .... you need to have a big pole barn so you can park the truck and have a place to work on them and be on the shade Arizona gets hot

[@MrPjcrews]

Cinematic should be your next sponsor. I wanted to tell you to add the antiseez but didn't know how to on video. Lol Good stuff Dan. Have a Great Day!

[@lenscap8925]

Be sure the wheel studs are made for the alloy wheels. They need to be longer because of the thickness of the aluminum. Don't run them with short studs!

[@josephguerra4995]

Danny that is the best way do it your self you need to know your truck you drive it so know your truck keep on trucking dan

[@chriswilliams3703]

Shocks the most overlooked maintenance items on a truck

[@richorourke7872]

Ok Dan good luck looking good sir.

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Centermatic's on drive and steer of my KW. Sure make tires last and work great.

[@williamlambert2865]

You’re going to have this riding and looking good.

[@larrysierens1029]

When you're a small business you HAVE to learn how to do things yourself everyone thinks because you own your own business you're rich and that's simply not true

[@SireDragonChester]

Wish could come hope you soo much Dan. If had a Vehicle, Would help just Volunteer just help you out. Hand ya stuff/Listen/learn and help you get the old girl back on road again. Is still hot there? It’s snowing here in calgary and been cold. If still hot. Oy lepb effect my asthma lol. Keep up good work. How many miles or km is on your old Pete for those shocks heh :) Truck has held up Pretty good, consider her age :) Keep up good work. I’m sure your truck (She) will appreciate it down the road :) Ps what you going do with other Pete? Going keep her as backup or sell her? Lol scrounge another CAT or Detroit diesel engine for the other truck haha. Then she Purr more happily hah.

[@larrylister5194]

Hey, Dan.....Have you checked with your local CAT dealer lately????? Cat has a program for million milers. They give away jackets, hats, etc for million plus mile operators. Might be something to check into. Especially since you are putting your old Pete back on the road.

[@shoey64]

Hey Dan, maybe I'm wrong but I thought you were going to put a deck on the house? Stay safe.

[@chriskahlson]

Piece by piece you’re getting it ready for another million miles and it’s not costing a fortune because you’re all about DIY unless it’s an engine overhaul. Can’t wait till you get the APU connected up and running, that’s the single biggest money saver, what a deal you got on it too. You’ll be back on the road in you’re old reliable Pete with the Cat motor. The truck you been driving is still in great shape, you can just list it and find a buyer, say good bye !

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

No better school of hard knox

[@devtrash]

work smarter not harder

[@philiplindley7384]

Must be exciting to get the old girl back on the road?

[@jerseycowboy1]

Your having so much fun... I can't stand it! I love messing with things.

[@danielvrana9444]

I know it’s a slow process, I totally understand but the Truck looks SAD with not having all its tires and shinny rims. I’m not rushing you or anything like that Dan just saying how I feel and that don’t mean crap!! Lol Good job she’s coming along. Thanks Dan V.

[@Torsee]

The missing rims make it easier to work on the frame You see he has painted it.

[@harleyhawk7959]

you were replacing the left rear shock, I kept saying "forgot the antiseize Dan".

[@alanlofts1653]

Cool truck

[@southernstyle067]

I'm the same way. After I do it the wrong way. I figure out the correct way. 😆

[@michaelford9089]

Hey Dan great job Budd , but don't you want to change the torque rods when you do shocks ? They actually help with the ride as well as the handling.

[@VTirelli]

LOL I was yelling "anti seize Dan.... anti seize!!"

[@donsmith5404]

Dan the man

[@MrJim0823]

Just Shocking lol Thanks Dan

[@MrVolvo224]

Great video as usual. What do you think of changing the headlights to 389 headlights?

[@Torsee]

Centermatix is a great investment, but shocks are for pot holes and expansion joints. She should ride like a cloud!

[@rickjohnson1632]

How are the air bags on that truck? It would suck to be out there and have those type of issues. It will be cool to see your truck back on the road . Will you have to run a e-log ?

[@davidanddiana7173]

Cool stuff man 👍

[@richardpatrick1964]

love the old long hood what you doing with newer truck

[@erwinrommel1682]

Getting close to heat the horns 👋👋

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

You have it riding like a Cadillac

[@madduball9998]

WHAT IS THE WHEEL BASE ONTHE OLDER TRUCK . IT LOOKS SHOPTER THANTHE OTHER ONE EVEN WITH THE LARGER BUNK . I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU WERE GOING TO BE ABLE TO PUT A STEP AND TOOL BOX ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ALSO .

[@PopsFBR]

So, Dan, will Mercer have to RE-inspect the truck?

[@edlacen4964]

Good tires don't need balanced. Centramatics don't balance tires. They balance the hub.

[@SH-di8im]

I’m pretty sure your theory is correct I’m a tightwad so when I get a chance I’ll run glass beads you can get them at loves truck stop about six months ago I bought a half inch drive Milwaukee 18 V fuel impact and most times I do all My tires let me Say this That was money well spent not sure what brand shocks you put on but I got Patcar I believe was the name of them the last ones I put on they seem to do very well got them from Peterbilt dealer

[@madduball9998]

YOU ARE GOING TO MISS YOUR AIR RIDE STEER AXLE

[@grege2383]

Your grinder appears to be the type with the on/off switch on the side. If that's the case get rid of it and get one with the deadman switch! I was using a cutoff wheel with mine and it kicked out of my hands and the wheel hit the inside of my leg where the femoral artery is. The only thing that saved my femoral artery from being cut wide open was the deadman switch.

[@harleyhawk7959]

was using mine to cut a pipe out of some cement, the wheel exploded, a chunk got my index finger! glad it right on first knuckle and just took a chunk of skin out. diablo blade.

[@stephenhammer7357]

Dan did you thigh en the cab air bag bolts?

[@jkratz1000]

I if I can cut the stem off at nut so all you have to do is break nut loose and not have to chace all the old threads. Hardware is not harmed

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Surely you must’ve at least re-bushed those shocks over the years 👍

[@bruceshepherd4655]

Angle grinder just buzz it off. Don't use a torch don't ask why.

[@theallaroundguy2399]

What kind of house is that? Is that a single wide trailer that has been bricked?

[@yvindHvaal]

I wonder, what exactely is your plan for the trucks? Both on the road, sell one? What about the old trailer, are you going to repair it? Or another Dorsey? Two on the road, expand your buiseness with a new driver? So many questions... Stay safe and healthy Mr Daniel!

[@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if]

Taking on drivers just brings headaches. All drivers want to do is drive, most of them won’t think for themselves, I speak from experience because I employed many drivers yet wished I’d stuck to one vehicle and just got on with it myself.

[@yvindHvaal]

Good and trusty drivers are hard to find. Identical problem here in Europa, most of them are from eastern Europa and work for low wages. No work honor and no driving experience. But there are a few.. long between though..

[@TheSAM2SMOOVE4U]

Don't forget his wife is a former driver, who had the indenntical peterbilt to the one in this video. She still has her cdl...

[@ronknight3826]

Can you run in all states without DEF? I thought I heard you say that you could not in CA?

[@sipzter]

Why Daniel, I always knew you were a cheapskate, but making your Pete wear one million mile shock absorbers!! Why thats cruel and unusual. Keep saying this but man I wish I had your fix it skills. I know you say you're not schooled, but you figure it out. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@dennismckown4951]

Dan do you have to use a foot pound wretch on some of those you replace?

[@josephjakubec3171]

How about some oil or even spit on the threads to help get the old shocks off?

[@PaulThomasHarris]

Doing something right or the wrong way is like hitting your hand with a hammer. It only takes one time to know it works or doesn’t. You’ll never hit your self with a hammer twice. But learning how to do something wrong it not bad either, sometimes you need how not to do something to learn.

[@truckerg4010]

Wow I replace mine every two years

[@captainkirkvanswearingen9423]

My son just started driving a flat bed out of Ohio. What GPS should he get.

[@quanbowie4181]

Most definitely one that’s for bob trucks the one for a 4 wheeler will make his life miserable. I suggest a rand McNally

[@ryanbeyea2834]

Hi

[@williamgleaves1954]

i wonder how the tires would balance differently with an d without the cinematics.