Loaded truck pics.

Studs all broke.
Does that pic work for you? It did earlier, but doesn't now for me...just shows some forum address...

 

I'd say he got lucky then?

 

Link doesn't work for me. If the studs broke then I'd wager the lug nuts we're not tight or some where missing. That's the only time I've seen all lugs fail is when someone keeps driving and turning with loose lugs. The torque during a turn will stretch and break a lug, then another , then another. Faster and faster failure with each lug gone

I did it once with a set of duals on a 806 International tractor one spring. Figured out the gunshot noise after I lost 6 lugs.

Seen it on a four bolt compact car when the owner lost a few lug nuts so he only had 3 out of 4 on 3 wheels. 3 wheels came off in the same turn on the gravel road.

 

I didn't see the pic till I quoted the post, then it popped up in the reply field. Try it.

 

I put a set of Timbren springs on my truck in April. Wish I'd done it sooner. Installation was 30 minutes, they have zero effect on ride quality when the bed is empty, and they improve ride when it's loaded with wood. What they don't do is increase payload capacity. They're essentially oversized bump stops that assist your leaf springs.
I like them enough that I got my dad a set for his truck too.

 

Load of black birch

 

Quick load of beech on the way home today.

 

Nice little grab there Ron. Youre cutting?
Been a long while since ive had any beech. There was some at that birch score but PITA on a hill and im getting lazy in my old age. Really trying to catch up on SS before bringing more loads in.

 

No cutting. Guy down the street piles it up for me as they don't burn. Older couple I've known for 40 plus years. I help them out when they need it.

 

Early morning Sourwood score

 

Worked on another oak today. Decided this was enough in the heat and went home to the pool.

 

Did the oak get to take a dip too? Looks like it was too dry!

 

Never had sourwood. How is it to process?

 

Has the density of Sugar Maple and similar to splitting straight maple.

 

Sounds like good stuff. How common is it in your neck of the woods?

 

Pretty common native woodland tree, but rare to get one over 10”. They are in bloom right now and have great fall color. Another wood that has a unique smell.

 

Nope it's still in the truck.

 

Anyone else ever think a smaller truck would be nice some times? I had to brush hog the tractor trails to get this pig up here.

 

Only every time I take out my Super Duty, but it can haul a load when needed.

 

True not much it won't tow or haul. But a 150 or even a ranger would be nice up in the tight woods.