Roger,
As a side note.
Because of our trips to Nashville, I have all NEW brakes and suspension
on my GMC. About 10,000 miles ago I completely replaced all brake parts so
I would feel confident. And I did everything at the same time.
New or Rebuilt (if not avail new) rotors, calipers, lines,
shoes, drums, cylinders, master cyl., etc.
New hubs, new ball joints, new shocks, new bearings, etc.
If your brakes, tires and suspension are up to par, Monteagle
should be a snap.
>From 1978 through 1982 I traveled throughout the USA in my 1977 GMC
Kingsley. I put over 125,000 miles on her in a little over 4 years. In
late 1981 and 1982 my territory changed to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, etc. I
towed a 1982 four wheel drive Dodge Ram Charger (4000++ lbs) with my 403 GMC
all over the Rockies (the big mtns). I never put brake assist on the Dodge.
I also traveled all winter long. It's amazing how much these GMC's can
take if they are maintained. I did have chains for all 10 wheels and
occasionally I got snowbound but if the trucks were running, so was I. I also
used the Dodge to pull the GMC out of snow on several occasions.
Like I said, Monteagle's a snap. So happy climbing - or decending.
FYI
Mike F
78 Eleganza
74 Stretch
Naples, FL
>> Mike,
>> I'm interested, how is it going down the South bound side of Monteagle?
>> Braking problems, etc?
>>
>> Roger
>> 7? ????
>>
As a side note.
Because of our trips to Nashville, I have all NEW brakes and suspension
on my GMC. About 10,000 miles ago I completely replaced all brake parts so
I would feel confident. And I did everything at the same time.
New or Rebuilt (if not avail new) rotors, calipers, lines,
shoes, drums, cylinders, master cyl., etc.
New hubs, new ball joints, new shocks, new bearings, etc.
If your brakes, tires and suspension are up to par, Monteagle
should be a snap.
>From 1978 through 1982 I traveled throughout the USA in my 1977 GMC
Kingsley. I put over 125,000 miles on her in a little over 4 years. In
late 1981 and 1982 my territory changed to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, etc. I
towed a 1982 four wheel drive Dodge Ram Charger (4000++ lbs) with my 403 GMC
all over the Rockies (the big mtns). I never put brake assist on the Dodge.
I also traveled all winter long. It's amazing how much these GMC's can
take if they are maintained. I did have chains for all 10 wheels and
occasionally I got snowbound but if the trucks were running, so was I. I also
used the Dodge to pull the GMC out of snow on several occasions.
Like I said, Monteagle's a snap. So happy climbing - or decending.
FYI
Mike F
78 Eleganza
74 Stretch
Naples, FL
>> Mike,
>> I'm interested, how is it going down the South bound side of Monteagle?
>> Braking problems, etc?
>>
>> Roger
>> 7? ????
>>
