Daily Archives2017 January 01

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“Today’s economic uncertainty has brought transportation and distribution operations back to the boardroom,” observed Brad Wyland of the Aberdeen Group in a recent issue of Global Logistic and Supply Chain Strategies. For companies of all sizes, transporting goods has become a major economic issue. Rising fuel costs and the need to tighten cost control across the board make transport a key concern for manufacturers.

Backhauls can be a significant factor in reducing transport costs for ground freight.

When a truck carries product to a destination, and then returns empty to its starting point, the cost for transport is nearly double the cost of merely sending the product to its destination. When a manufacturer or distributor can find a way to bring a product back instead of having the truck make an empty backhaul, it’s like sharing the transport cost with another distributor.

Using backhauls to cut costs and increase efficiency has other benefits:

• Reducing empty backhauls is the green choice, reducing overall use of fossil fuels.
• Cutting costs in this way helps companies avoid cutting corners in areas that affect quality, service, or safety.
• With proper logistics management, carriers as well as distributers benefit from backhauls, which may not be the case with other cost-cutting measures.

How can companies encourage backhauls among their manufacturers and distributers? Simply suggest it. How can distributers find backhaul opportunities?

• Check with your carriers and see whether they can use backhauls to cut your costs. Carriers often use online backhaul boards to find opportunities of this kind.
• Load-matching services can help high-volume users, though some of these services charge high suibscription fees.
• Contact a backhaul broker. These specialists can make the arrangements for you at no cost to your company.

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Source by Rebecca Haden

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The most commonly known methods to induce labor are evening primrose oil, riding in a bumpy vehicle, eating fresh pineapple, drinking red raspberry leaf tea, having sexual intercourse, manual or mechanical nipple stimulation, acupressure, stripping the membranes, walking, and drinking a castor oil cocktail. They all work very differently, and not all of them can be proven.

Here are 8 ways to induce labor naturally:

1. Sex works in two ways to induce labor: first, the female orgasm can bring on contractions, and second, semen contains prostaglandins, hormones that work to help ripen and soften the cervix.

2. Stimulating the nipples with your fingers or with a breast pump triggers the production of oxytocin, which is the natural version of manmade Pitocin that women are given in the hospital to bring on or strengthen contractions. Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract.

3. Acupressure may also be used to induce labor; it works by stimulating pressure points such as the roof of the mouth, the webbing between your thumb and forefinger, and about four fingertips above the inner ankle. Some women choose to go to a professional acupuncturist, while others try the points on their own at home.

4. Stripping the membranes can only be done by your health care provider and is done by separating the bag of waters from your cervix. This is thought to encourage the start of labor.

5. Evening primrose oil taken orally beginning after week 30 of pregnancy can soften or ripen the cervix to help prepare for birth. A few weeks later another evening primrose oil capsule can be inserted vaginally as close to the cervix as possible to increase the effects of the pill. The capsule should dissolve by the first time a woman wakes up to use the restroom, leaving only a slightly sticky residue.

6. Red raspberry leaf tea, which is different from red raspberry tea, contains herbs that are said to help the uterus contract during and after pregnancy. Drinking a couple of glasses a day after your first trimester should stimulate the uterine contractions to be more regular, and red raspberry leaf tea is especially useful after delivery because it lowers the chances of postpartum hemorrhaging. A woman’s uterus needs to contract after the baby and placenta are delivered in order to shrink back to its original size, and sometimes that can come with heavy bleeding; red raspberry leaf tea is said to control the flow of blood so that a woman doesn’t lose too much blood during and after delivery.

7. Both walking and taking a ride in a bumpy truck are thought to put the baby into a better position for labor if the baby hasn’t dropped yet. Eating spicy foods like eggplant parmesan, something in fresh pineapple, and certain herbs are also ways that pregnant women swear brought on labor.

8. Finally, women and their mothers and grandmothers have talked about a castor oil cocktail for decades, and everyone seems to know someone who swears by this method. The best results are said to come if you are already in labor, because the castor oil causes intestine spasms which can cause the uterus to contract. Though it is not widely recommended, if you decide to go this route you can drink one to four ounces of castor oil mixed with six ounces of orange juice at least once. Keep in mind that the castor oil will cause your bowels to empty themselves within about three hours and with any luck true labor will follow.

Natural induction labor should not be used before being discussed with your health care provider. Anyone who is anemic, has a history of postpartum bleeding, or has high blood pressure should not try to induce labor on her own. One thing to remember is that a natural induction labor will not work if the baby isn’t ready to come or if the cervix isn’t ripe. Like all interventions in birth there are risks to inducing labor, and a woman should wait until her due date to try any natural induction method.

Time can be the best method to induce. Women are most likely to start researching and trying out natural induction methods during the last few weeks of pregnancy. This could be because they are simply tired of being pregnant and want to get the baby out in a hurry, or that the estimated due date has passed, the little one is considered full term, and they are willing to take labor methods into their own hands.

Normally, natural induction labor are used by anyone who would like to have a non-medicated natural childbirth either in or out of a hospital.

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Source by A. L. Jones

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For all of us driving a custom pickup, Jeep, or off-road vehicle, we know how important protecting the front end is. Whether you’re hitting the back roads, constantly on a jobsite for work, or just cruising through town, it’s good to know that you can count on that extra protection up front that you get from a custom fit grille guard.

Grille guards are designed to sit out front of your existing grill, thereby safeguarding it and all that sits behind it from wayward tree limbs, stumps, rocks, and so on. They are also an excellent barrier if you should happen to bump into something like another vehicle, a tree, telephone pole, and mail box. They do wonders at absorbing the impact of such collisions.

Another wonderful advantage to adding a grille guard to your rig is that they are made to look good, and to look strong. Typically made of formed tube steel, you will find them in black, chrome, and stainless finishes, and most custom designed to fit YOUR vehicle. No more extensive cutting, torching, and welding, but a true, easy to install, fit. You can pick from one piece, modular pieces, and even headlight guards – so that you can pretty much design and cover what you want to.

You may hear other terms used when referring to vehicle front end protection such as bull bars, push bars, brush guards, and grill guards. Oddly enough, grill guards and grille guards are the same product – just a spelling preference. Nothing more. Brush guards are one of the more common front guards, because they are designed to protect the bumper, grille, paint job, and beyond from getting scratched up by brush, branches, and the like. Push Bars are more of a combination guard and unit to assist in pushing other vehicles. The Bull Bar usually comes with a skid plate, and is more focused on protecting the lower front end from low lying stumps, boulders, and concrete contraptions that might be laying in wait, below your normal sight line.

Grille guards are available from a number of top quality manufacturers, such as CSI, Rugged Ridge, Westin, Cobra, and others. Each has their own particular styles and looks, so it is important that you do some serious shopping before you decide on the right one for you. These are all easily visible on the many on-line aftermarket auto accessory web stores, complete with pictures. All this makes it easy for you to visualize what this will look like on your particular rig.

All in all, the grille guard is a wonderful addition to the front end of any truck, jeep, 4×4, or off-road rig. Great protection for the grille, bumper, paint, lights, radiator, and so on. And just a great look up front – which really dresses things up right. So, do not delay one more minute, just start looking around, both on line and around town. Check out other vehicles like yours and see what others have done. Find what you like – and get that front end protected!

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Source by JF Cost

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A cover letter is one of the most important documents of your job hunt procedure. You really need to create an efficient cover letter. A driver is a person who is responsible for driving a particular vehicle. Professional driving is very difficult. You really need to work hard on your driving skills to become a professional driver. Handling a large Trailer is not easy for all the drivers. Therefore, to become a Trailer driver you not only need to excel in driving but also craft a good cover letter.

Now, given below is a sample cover letter for Trailer driver’s job:

Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State, Zip Code

Date

Employer Name

Company

Address

City, State, Zip

Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name,

With reference to your ad posting in one of the local newspapers for the want of a Trailer driver, I hereby put forward my job application for the same. My strong professional experience makes me an apt choice for this position. I really feel that I could really prove to be an asset for your firm in the long run. So, please do consider me for this significant position.

As, a trailer driver I have lots of experience of driving in hilly areas. I have a valid driving license that is very vital in this field. I have supported other truck drivers who drive trucks outfitted with huge trailers, to heave logs from the jungle to the factory. I am a smooth and safe driver. I have all types of mechanical and technical knowledge regarding these trailers.

I really feel I am a reliable driver as I have served a large number of clients. I have worked as a professional trailer driver with a well known transportation company of our country. I am experienced enough to drive under all circumstances.

So, if you feel there is mutual interest then please contact me on the numbers given above. I really look forward to meet you as soon as possible. I have attached my resume along with this cover letter for your review.

Thank you for considering me.

Sincerely,

Signature

Typed Name

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Source by Laura Brasnan

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The engine is the most expensive and complex component of any standard vehicle. When it begins to overheat, it can be for a number of reasons; including clogged radiator, bad thermostat, low coolant, broken fan belt, broken cooling fan, coolant leak, and more. But the underlying reason behind any overheating engine is due to the vehicle’s cooling system losing its ability to regulate and remove excess heat from the motor. Although an unpleasant predicament to be in, when your car overheats while driving, it’s important to not panic. Continue reading for an instructional guide for safely and efficiently managing an overheating engine on the road.

Managing an Overheated Car Engine

Whether you notice your dashboard’s temperature gauge climbing, or see smoke bellowing from underneath your hood, when an engine begins to overheat, it is critical to stop the vehicle as soon as possible. This means pulling over to the side of the road, shoulder of the interstate, into a parking lot, or neighborhood development. No matter where you are, you must immediately find a place to stop and park.

If you feel like you can make it to the nearest service center, the first thing to do is shut off your AC, open all the windows, and turn ON your heat. This sounds crazy in the summertime (or even the winter opening the windows), but turning on the heat and opening car windows relieves pressure from the engine and can buy you some time to get to an auto repair shop.

Once you are at a stop, whether on the side of the road or a service station, be sure to not open the hood until it stops steaming. This could take up to 30 minutes. If you are at a service station, a technician will handle everything, including this; but if you are by yourself on the road, just be sure to wait before you pop the hood.

Once the car cools down, you can pop the hood and open the radiator cap. Check to see that you have engine coolant and that it is the color it should be (whatever color it is when it’s new). If you notice reddening or odd coloring, then your coolant is dirty and needs replaced. If it is just low, try refilling it with your emergency stash of radiator fluid in the trunk. Everyone should always have radiator fluid and windshield wiper fluid on hand at all times for emergencies.

If you do not have coolant on-hand, simply use water instead. You don’t have either, it is best to contact a local roadside assistance service for help. Then have them transfer your vehicle to the nearest service station for inspections and service.

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Source by Sarahbeth Kluzinski

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Diesel fuel theft has risen in the past decade in direct correlation with the price of oil. Growing energy demand in emerging markets such as India, China, Russia and Brazil and the volatile supply chain disruptions due to disaster and civic unrest in oil-producing nations will continue to cause fuel prices to rise, creating a lucrative market for black market fuel. This has led, since the financial crisis of 2008, to a situation where diesel theft is beginning to be a huge factor in the risk-management of a logistics company.

The current turmoil in Libya is a good example of how volatile fuel prices are. In December 2010, before the civil war, the country was producing an average of 1.6 million barrels per day. During February, as the revolt caught steam, production fell almost baseline to 400,000 barrels a day and Gaddafi was legally unable to export. According to the Economist, this only decreased global oil production by a mere 1%, while the price of oil sharply inflated 15% to 120 dollars a barrel. While interesting in its own right, this study of price suggests that demand for oil will continually increase while the volatility of production causes oil prices to erratically jump. When these prices increase, fuel, petrol, oil and diesel have all begun to draw significant attention from criminal agencies and enterprising scammers.

Further illustrating the correlation between diesel prices and diesel theft has come through TruckPol, a United Kingdom-wide freight crime intelligence agency. They have begun releasing a report each quarter showing reported fuel theft statistics for hauliers. Their analysis of crime data undoubtedly states that diesel theft has risen. From only the period of January 2011 to March 2011 the incidence of fuel theft increased 18 percent. This trend is can be correlated with the overall rise of diesel prices in the UK. According to the Freight Transport Association, the cost of diesel throughout the UK has risen from 105,11 pence a liter (6. January, 2011) to 112,7 pence (23. March, 2011), an increase of over 7 percent.

These statistics only illustrate the invasive robbery of siphoning fuel, the true statistic would be much higher as diesel theft usually occurs as a scam involving employees “skimming excess” with increasingly ingenious methods. One interesting method reported by The Times of India illustrates a scam whereby workers loosened the nuts on the fuel valves connected to the tanks during the journey of passenger and freight trains and let the fuel slowly leak out into plastic bottles. Or on a much more heinous level, US military contractors abusing an outdated ‘pen and paper’ accounting system selling diesel on the black market, costing the effort in Afghanistan hundreds of millions of dollars.

What can companies and governments do to stem the flow of fraud and theft from their vehicles and tanks?

The first step is to secure the vehicle. Place locking gas caps and anti-siphon security devices to protect against the less motivated thieves armed only with a siphon.

The second step is to park in secured areas. This is the most important to protect against invasive fuel theft. Thieves are much less likely to take the risk of being caught when the vehicle is surrounded by adequate lighting and security.

The third step is training your employees. They should know what is a safe place to park and how to react when a theft occurs. Most importantly against fuel fraud is to treat your employees with respect, pay them well, let them be part of a team and give incentives for good performance. An adequate list of anti-fuel theft techniques can be found from the website of Zurich insurance, which deals in risk-management for logistics companies.

While these methods are helpful, they are far from comprehensive. The most fail-proof method to protect your fleet is to actively monitor your diesel tanks through a telematics device. This works by integrating your vehicles running values and location into a secure database to be monitored by a fleet manager. When you have control over your fuel tanks, you can prevent diesel theft when it occurs by receiving an alarm message that your fuel level is dropping. Furthermore, scamming by employees is easily recognizable by registering a time and location stamp each time the fuel level increases or decreases, objectively informing you of any incidences or discrepancies in fuel levels.

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Source by Adrian Schnable

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Follow the pipe welding truck to find decent money.

Oil and gas is a huge industry. The majority of pipe welders work in the petrochemical industry, which means oil fields, refineries, and oil pipe lines. Another large employer of pipe welders is power plants of all kinds. However, about the most a pipe rig welder (a pipe welder with welding equipment on a truck he owns) can make in the oil and gas game is $85 an hour. If you’re “rigged up” and ready in North Dakota and places like it, you’re only looking at about $70 an hour.

The $100 an-hour money is paid where the food truck goes to load up.

Food factories which make everything from canned corn to Canadian bacon must adhere to very strict cleanliness standards and procedures. Why? It’s because they can easily make hundreds or even thousands of people sick. Most of the pipe in these huge facilities is stainless steel.

Typically, the welding of the pipe is done with the TIG process – what used to be called heliarc. Believe it or not, if you’re an independent TIG rig welder, who’s great with stainless pipe, and knows how to fit it up, you’ll be billing at $100 or more an hour, no joke.

Not all pipe welders weld stainless. Not all pipe welders are certified to weld pipe of any kind with the TIG process. Most of the pipe welded in the oil and gas industry is welded using stick welding, or wire welding, although stick is still dominant.

What education courses must a stainless (TIG) pipe welder take to weld stainless pipe?

The U.S. has no education requirement for pipe welders – but the industry does. The welding industry is structured so that you are encouraged to take a year or two of classes involving both book learning and practice of basic welding skills before you can weld pipe. The problem is, the majority of welding students are out of money, and out of time before they get to pipe welding school.

What will the industry never tell you?

There is no standard in the U.S. which includes formal education, before you can weld stainless food grade pipe at $100 or more an hour. However, you must pass a certification weld test (not a written test). You weld a test joint, and if you pass, you can weld.

What’s the catch 22?

For those of you too young to know what a catch 22 is: It is when you must do Step #1 before you can do Step #2 – but you can’t do Step #1 until you do Step #2. The catch 22 is experience.

You’ll never be paid to weld food grade stainless pipe for real, until you have real field experience welding food grade pipe! Is that Crazy? The short version: If you want to weld food grade stainless pipe, you had better REALLY want to do it.

So, how do you break into the industry?

You can save a ton of money, time and frustration, by skipping most or all of the basic welding education. You can buy a good TIG welder, learn basic safety, and you can teach yourself to TIG weld stainless pipe at home. When you’re ready, you can pay a certified welding inspector to test your best joint, and he’ll issue a certification certificate with a wallet card.

Now, you may not know anything else about anything in the world, but if you focus like a laser on welding stainless steel pipe with TIG, to the point where you get certified, you’ll be half way through the catch 22. Once you’re certified, you can apply to work for welding contractors who do food grade stainless.

They won’t pay you much to start, and they’ll have you doing grunt work, even though you are certified. Slowly, they’ll allow you to weld more and more, and eventually, they’ll pay you well to weld. After as little as one year, you may want to strike out on your own, and you can do the billing at $100 an hour or more. Where will your friends be? They’ll still be taking basic welding classes.

What should you do next?

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Source by Scott R. Linden

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Tired truckers are everyone’s problem. And no trucker wants to drive tired. Some truckers insist that if you plan your trip properly, you should always be able to find parking. Other truckers understand that no matter how much you plan, truck parking can be elusive. Truck stops fill up, usually later than earlier. But truckers can’t force themselves to be tired according to a plan. Laying in bed wide awake when your plan calls for sleep doesn’t make for a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, looking for a place to park is simply part of being a truck driver.

Most drivers avoid parking in weigh stations like the plague. It’s understandable. But, if you’re tired, maybe it’s not such a bad idea. The following is a guideline to some states’ policies toward truckers parking at weigh stations- what’s allowed, what isn’t and what the truckers can expect.

California

There is no official policy in California about parking at the weigh stations. And there is no official policy at any of the weigh stations, so you may run into a rogue officer who prefers hassling truckers to letting them sleep. But, in general, you are safer to park at California weigh stations than you may have thought.

Truckers who are looking for a safe place to park should consider parking at the Banning weigh station. There is no official policy, but the consensus among most of the officers at the Banning truck scale is that they would rather have drivers park to rest at the weigh station than have tired drivers on the roadway. If you do want to park, you’ll want to cross the scale, park, and go inside to inform the officers that you’d like to take your break. That way they will know that your truck is not “unattended.” Unattended trucks have a 4-hour time limit after which the truck will be towed. Officers at the Wheeler Ridge weigh station agree. Tired truckers are dangerous, and they’d rather that truckers take their break at the weigh station than drive tired. At Wheeler Ridge, it is not necessary to inform officers that you’ll be parking for a while.

California weigh stations with less room do not allow parking. For instance, trucks are not allowed to park at either San Onofre nb or San Onofre sb. Trucks are also not allowed to park at the Truckee weigh station. Same goes for Conejo nb and Conejo sb. But even that is not set in stone. Officers at the Conejo nb scale say that if they are not busy and if a trucker comes in and tells them he’s tired, they may use their own discretion and allow the driver to park and take his break. Both the Conejo nb and Conejo sb scales will, however, lock their gates during closed hours- unless there are out of service vehicles parked. Do Not plan on parking in the ramps when the weigh station is closed.

Florida

Truck parking is allowed- in fact, it is welcomed- at any of Florida’s “super coops,” such as the weigh stations in Pensacola, Wildwood and Flagler Beach. Parking is limited at other Florida weigh station locations, like Hopewell or Bunnell, and so drivers should not expect to be able to find parking at those scales. Florida DOT officers say that drivers can park at any of the Florida “super coops” without fear of chancing an unwanted inspection. If an officer sees something that is clearly a safety violation- like a flat tire- the driver will be notified of the violation before he or she leaves the weigh station and it will have to be fixed. But officers will not ask a driver who has been parked at the weigh station for his or her logbook, nor will they pick the vehicle for an inspection. Unless, of course, the driver parked there because he or she was put out of service- if a driver was put out of service for a log book violation, they may ask to see the drivers logbook before that driver is allowed to leave the weigh station.

Georgia

Truck parking is allowed at any Georgia weigh station so long as there is room. Drivers are asked to park in the back lot at any of the Georgia “super coops.” One Georgia weigh station where parking spaces are not abundant is the Lithia Springs weigh station on I 20 east bound, west of Atlanta. Drivers should not plan to park at the Lithia Springs weigh station. Georgia DOT officers say that, while drivers probably will not be subject to inspection if they have been parked at the weigh station, it’s not out of the question. Officers may choose to ask a driver pulling out of the parking area to show his or her log book. They may also choose to inspect the truck. This is not likely, but there is no policy prohibiting the practice.

Kentucky

The Walton weigh station and the Verona weigh station are designated “safe haven” locations for truckers. This means truckers are welcome to park there without fear of chancing and unwanted inspection. Kentucky enforcement officers say that truckers may be inspected when they come into the weigh station, but once they have cleared the truck scale and have gone to the “safe haven” lot, they no longer have to be concerned about it. “Safe Haven” weigh stations provide a safe place for truckers to park.

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Source by Suzanne Roquemore

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You know those huge, long log-carrying trucks? The kind carrying long stacks of pre-telephone pole stock? From time to time these guys roar by heading to some telephone pole shaping factory, we suppose, not really intending to run your Prius over.

We badly need telephone poles, both replacements and new ones. What would the world be like if we didn’t have a steady supply of telephone poles, for pete’s sake! Therefore, we should think nothing of-a log-carrying truck whizzing by.

It’s when we see two log-carrying trucks, going by in opposite directions that should make us thinking persons scratch our heads. Two trucks, each going in opposite directions. Two trucks, one coming from the east to drop off its logs into a log-shaping factory somewhere west, and the other truck coming from the west to drop off its load somewhere east. Even if you didn’t pass ninth grade geography, you should see how absurd this is. Wouldn’t it occur to them that each truck could simply swap drop-off points? I mean, is there a difference among log-shaping factories? I sincerely doubt it.

Three major explanations of this wasteful industrial behavior fly around these days:

1. More driving allows more home-away time for drivers.
2. There are better bars at City A or City B.
3. The log-chopper mill has a pushy cousin at a distant pole-shaping factory.

All these reasons are ridiculous. More likely, log business persons have been dropping off their logs at the same few places ever since Alexander Bell became a dead ringer, and by God, they ain’t gonna’ change.

There is a better plan on the horizon. Log truckers have cell phones, don’t they? The basic principle here is, one trucker calls another, they swap details about swapping now-shorter drop-off runs, and everybody saves gas. This lowers operating costs for the owners, leads to greater numbers of logging shipments, and higher pay for all drivers.

Diners could be established to cater to this specialty trade. Picture a pulled pork restaurant set up for these hard-working American drivers, with catchy slogans such as, “Try our hogs, while you swap your logs.” Or a bakery aimed at this crowd, “Munch our rolls, when you fiddle with your poles.” Maybe not that one. This could also get mistaken for an ethnic joke slam.

Why do I really think this great idea will only get a vaudeville drum roll? Alas, the clue to this sad story sits in that part above about the log-swapping restaurants. It’s the cell phones! Tree-based telephoning may be on the way out. But wait! Cell phones require towers, which require raw steel manufactured poles, which require trucks to carry the raw steel tower poles, which probably get new truck stop diners in their honor, “Co-ed showers, when trading your towers… “

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Source by Rod A. Walters

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Lifted trucks offer great styling and performance benefits. Raising your truck or SUV adds a beefy look surely will grab the attention of other drivers. The correct lift kit also gives you the capacity to travel off-road.

There are positive aspects that a lift can offer your vehicle, however, there are at least as many negatives to consider before purchasing.

First and foremost is safety; Lift kits elevate the center of gravity of your truck, making it more prone to rollovers. Lifts also raise the height of the bumper (and any reinforcement material behind the bumper) which could cause serious injury in an accident. Bumpers were made to collide with other bumpers, not other passengers. Also, sitting up high can improve visibility for a driver who is looking directly ahead, but what about those annoying cars riding in your blind spot? Now all of these negatives aren’t reasons not to put a lift on your SUV, just items to consider before purchasing, ensuring you do a quality job that will endure the life of your car.

Have you considered what your stock wheels will look like on your new and improved “monster” truck? Many truck owners also purchase new tires and rims to match the look of their lifted truck. This is a great idea and continues to add to the individuality of your vehicle. However, don’t forget that this will likely add more expense to your project. Another drawback is that when you significantly change wheel size, it is necessary to recalibrate your speedometer. This can easily be taken care of by the mechanic who mounts your lift system.

Another thing to consider is ride quality. Is my new lift going to alter the feel of my car? Will a drive down the highway become less smooth? What about fuel economy? Although lift kits undoubtedly make an off-road trip much more enjoyable and smoother, the case may not be the same on the highway. Ask to test drive a raised vehicle at your local dealer to grasp the feel of sitting higher than usual.

Once you have addressed the issues with lifting your truck or SUV, it is time to decide what kind of lift you need. There are two different options: a body lift or a suspension lift. A suspension lift kit raises the entire frame, engine, and power train, using springs, to your desired height. This option is ideal for the true off-road enthusiast. It is a bit more pricey than the other option, but provides you the best clearance for off-road capabilities. A body lift is just that, lifting the body. It does not lift the frame. This method is often a lot cheaper and looks great, but does not give your truck more clearance when off-roading. If you want to make your truck look unique and stylish, and only need to drive on established roads, a body lift is probably your best option.

The next step in your search for a truck lift kit is making the purchase. Most importantly you should look around to find the best deals and quality equipment. Get quotes from your local body shop. Ask them what kits they would recommend and how much it will cost to install each type of kit. Don’t forget to get a timeline of how long the project will take. The internet is also a great source. Search for different lifts online and compare prices to your body shop. A good way to save money is to purchase the kit of your choice online and then bring it to your local mechanic and have them install it for you. Another good place to look is in truck magazines. They not only have excellent advertisements selling the latest and greatest lift kits, but the magazine could also provide some insight into which companies have good warranties, and which kits have stood the test of time and durability.

Before jumping on the lift kit bandwagon, don’t forget the issues concerning your vehicle and a lift kit. By doing the research and finding the best lift kit for your truck you are ensuring thousands of miles of off-road bliss ahead!

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Source by Jake Newberry