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Mike, I had a thread about this a few months ago. Mike Robertson replied with the info. Have a quick search. G

So which one of you will I be sending a cheque to ? ? Cos that's a fair bit cheaper than what you can buy off the shelf.

Failing that get out the old faithful dewalt and a hacksaw ?

Make them you lazy git, you have a lathe, drill bit I assume and parting off tool i also assume. Sure you can find some round bar to suit. G

Tie it onto the drum using a double half hitch with an extra loop. These little bars etc make it difficult in our opinion. G

Maybe I can call up for a refund now ?

Can it wait till next week ? I'm currently away.

Nige, has Kevin left ? is David still there ?

What sort of price are you guys looking at to makes small table ? G

I liked Niges' first answer. KISS G

Customer service or not ? I bought KAM. I advise ashcroft. Simples G (I have more KAM scrap than most i think LOL)

Add another 650kg onto that weight I've been to two different weigh bridges to check as well. Not sure on the C & C+E as not been yet, i'm doing it with a training company from Crewe so will find out. Looking at about £1000 for each test / course. + Medical + Theory. G

Thanks for the replies. The reason to upplate it - i've currently got very little payload. And anyone else with a similar F250 / F350, 4x4, crew cab, with 6ft bed will be in the same situation. I didn't realise it until i put my truck on a weighbridge. Quite honestly, i don't think they should be able to plate these trucks to 3.5 tonne at IVA. So my reasoning is, whilst ( if !) i can get it's gross weight increased, then can i also possibly tow a heavier trailer? I realize that in the US they use electronic braking on the trailer, i know some 5th wheels here do the same. I'm not sure on the full regs over here though. With regards to license, i'm in the process now of doing my C followed by C+E. G

So how would it work with an import ? In the states my truck has a towing capacity of about 6 tonne. GCWR of about 9 or 10t.

Hi, I am looking at getting my truck replated (if possible) back to it's proper weight limit. Which is about 4 - 4.5 tonne. (Ford F250). Reading on the internet, it appears that a standard 110 can tow a 4 tonne trailer if using coupled brakes. What i'd like to find is a link to the dvla or vosa that explains what can tow what or how is it known ? If i replate my truck back to what it should be, it'll be as a passenger M1. But looking at the iva manual it says : 10. A vehicle which is capable of towing must have a technically permissible towing mass which conforms wi th the information below Where a vehicle is capable of towing a trailer fitted with a service braking system , the technically permissible maximum towable mass of the vehicle must not exceed either of:  th e technically permissible mass of the towing vehicle, (OR, for off- road vehicles 1.5 times that mass (See note 3)  3500Kg Where a vehicle is only capable of towing a trailer which is not fitted with a service braking system, then the technically permissible towable mass of the vehicle must not exceed either of;  half of the mass of the towing vehicle in running order,  750kg Which to me means 3.5tonne. G

Something like : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-Rechargeable-120-LED-Under-Bonnet-Work-Light-with-Hanger-/281439162341?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item418714cfe5 We use them, and they're great. G

We use them a lot offshore..and to be honest - they're the work of the devil ! Work damn well, but your hands hurt after use. We currently have a UHP blasting unit on the rig, it's very good. Imagine a sandblaster, but using water instead of beads. A lot less mess to clean up and don't have to sheet everywhere off. (this is on an industrial scale where you're doing entire decks etc) G

I'm currently flying home after a 3 week rig move.... Sick of jacking up n down. Took shelter for a week in safe waters due to weather. 31 days on board is enough !

You been looking at the legs on a jackup ?

The IR 2135qti is a very light very nice gun. Watch ebay they come up quite often. We use both IR and snap on here at work..... The snap on one is currently in bits ?

Boothy - I can't believe you had to wonder why the pictures were upside down !!!! ???? Your motor does sound nice when it's the right way up G

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I have a 14b rear for sale. Currently on 8 stud dually hubs, but about to bring in my first set of LR pattern hubs with wilwood calipers to suit. G

I don't think you should use them. I think you should sell them to me cheap ?????? G

Thanks, will have a look later.