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New Truck Break-In

10-27-2003, 02:46 PM

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Kerm

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New Truck Break-In

I am a proud new member here at TDR. I have owned a TD Dodge in the past a 95 12V. I will be taking delivery of my new one in less than a week (2004 3500 4x4). I was wondering what I should do for break-in on my new pride and joy? I do often tow a 25' flatbed with a small MF243 tractor. I can't see the weight going much above 10k combined if that. How long if any should I wait to drag it arround? Also, I live about 600mi from where I am buying it. Is it safe to hop right on the HWY with it??
Thanks I n Advance!!
-kerm

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