We're hauling the 55 down to The Classic..everythings going great, then, Bang goes the right rear 24\" tire on the elevated highway section in downtown Seattle... As I drive the truck and trailer off the I5 with a police escort and a rather large traffic jamb behind me, we get on the phone and locate a new tire. Back up to Les Schwab in Shoreline..no problem. Back on the highway, the new wheel develops a nasty leak at the valve stem..argh.The Les Schab guys did appear to have some trouble mounting that monster. Swap on the spare in Portland. No problem. Next,. we meet up with the Airspeed crew near Roseburg to caravan. As we pull up, Kleetus recognizes the wonderful scent of gear lube..argh. As we try to nurse the rig to the gas station, she's making some unpleasant crunching noises. One roasted diff. Here we are at the Best Western, waiting for the Dodge dealership to open in the morning. Update to follow soon.
