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Old 12-07-2011 | 02:29 PM
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Yessir, and plus it was cheaper to pay outta state tuition in South Dakota then it was for in state in Iowa, whats up with that? lol
 
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Old 12-07-2011 | 03:15 PM
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We're awesome like that.... Or we're easy, take your pick
 
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Old 12-07-2011 | 03:20 PM
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We're awesome like that.... Or we're easy, take your pick
I pick both lol
 
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Old 12-07-2011 | 08:29 PM
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i use an 8 foot fisher plow, going to be upgrading the plow in about a month! band new fisher 8' mm2!!
 
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Old 12-10-2011 | 11:09 PM
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"better cab heat"quote...
I dont get that at all...please explain how no winter front allows better cab heat in freezing/cold temps?
 
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Old 12-11-2011 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by UnregisteredUser
Winter fronts are pretty much required for diesels when it gets bitter cold, but for gassers you have to be more careful to watch the temperature gauge so you don't overheat the engine. What you'll get when it's really cold out is improved fuel economy, better cab heat, and a happier automatic transmission.
Improved cab heat WITH winterfront
 

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Old 12-11-2011 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bseeton1
"better cab heat"quote...
I dont get that at all...please explain how no winter front allows better cab heat in freezing/cold temps?
I think if you look at his post, he's refering to the advantage of having a winter front. That would make the most sense.

I know my CTD gets up to operating temps much better with a winter front.
 
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Old 12-11-2011 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bseeton1
"better cab heat"quote...
I dont get that at all...please explain how no winter front allows better cab heat in freezing/cold temps?
Ya gotta follow the conversation:

Originally Posted by Ramcountryboy
wonderin if it'd help anything.
Originally Posted by UnregisteredUser
What you'll get when it's really cold out is improved fuel economy, better cab heat, and a happier automatic transmission.
 
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Old 01-27-2012 | 06:10 PM
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Did you ever find a part source for the winterfronts?
 
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Old 01-27-2012 | 07:21 PM
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I guess I just planned on making one out of tarp or something like that, the temp around here hasn't gotten to cold again, so I havent made one yet
 



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