Outlawmws
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Maybe 12 pt nuts so they aren't just a crescent wrench away?
Also, is the Pulaski USFS stamped?
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Maybe 12 pt nuts so they aren't just a crescent wrench away?
Also, is the Pulaski USFS stamped?
Beerhippie
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Well, finally!
I'd already marked the center of the bumper support. Just have ten 1/2" holes to mark and drill. Best get at it.
Then I'll have to cut the center section of the bumper to fit.
I'd already marked the center of the bumper support. Just have ten 1/2" holes to mark and drill. Best get at it.
Then I'll have to cut the center section of the bumper to fit.
Beerhippie
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FSS. You leave it in the woods, you lose.
Beerhippie
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By "security" I was thinking more of "not falling off".
It's eight feet off the ground and I take the ladder off if I park anywhere sketchy.
KwikFab
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Well, finally!
I'd already marked the center of the bumper support. Just have ten 1/2" holes to mark and drill. Best get at it.
Then I'll have to cut the center section of the bumper to fit.
How much did that set you back? Just curious.
Surprised you didn't make your own.Well, finally!
I'd already marked the center of the bumper support. Just have ten 1/2" holes to mark and drill. Best get at it.
Then I'll have to cut the center section of the bumper to fit.
Tinted the man door window, cleaned/painted the window frame and then cleaned the nasty door. Not really nasty but just years of dust/overspray/ whatever else stuck to it.
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Beerhippie
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Now that's what I call a recovery point! It's basically part of the structure of the rig now.
Now to get marking and cutting on the center section of the bumper. I'm hoping to mark it in place, if possible. I'm also hoping it holds off raining for bit longer....
Beerhippie
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I intend to use this primarily as a recovery point. A recovery point failure can result in injuries or deaths. I figure letting someone certified in welding do the job makes good sense.
A man's gotta know his limitations--and it was $175, which I figure is a pretty good deal.
regguy1
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I did a brake job on the 2019 Chevy Colorado. This vehicle belongs to a good friend of mine who is also a doctor and he always gets me in appointments immediately so I wanted to take good care of him he uses this truck to tow his boat where he goes fishing out on Lake Erie. Before I disassembled everything I cleaned the calipers with degrease, rinse them with water and blew them dry then I painted the calipers with cast blast paint so they look nice I want to give him a deluxe detailed job. I bought drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads with hardware / when I remove the rear rotors one side had no lining on the parking brake shoes so I had to replace those too. Everything was so rusty it was really time consuming to make everything just so.
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KwikFab
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Make it even safer for you and everyone around you and implement the use of soft shackles.
I carry my dampener inside my tool box along with my recovery gear - a dampener is a huge life saver by itself.
Beerhippie
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$175. Seemed fair to me.
While I had that lower grille off, I fixed some minor **** that was bothering me.
Those two white support rods and the bundle of red wires were visible above the new bumper. Now they won't be.
KwikFab
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$175. Seemed fair to me.
While I had that lower grille off, I fixed some minor **** that was bothering me.
Those two white support rods and the bundle of red wires were visible above the new bumper. Now they won't be.
That's a bitchin' ride.
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Beerhippie
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Ah, that moment when you realize "That part I just cut out? That's the part I was supposed to leave".
Looks like I'll be making a goof plate.
Looks like I'll be making a goof plate.
Outlawmws
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In that case, nylock nuts...
BonzoHansen
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Finished the hub bearings on the avalanche tonight. Just got to test drive it. It raining, so maybe tomorrow.
2001ZR2
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Decided that today was a good day to tempt fate.
Got the ladder and Chainsaw out....found my chain was dull. Discovered the file I had set aside to sharpen it was too large.
Found new chain right where I put it but the fact I remembered where it was and found it in 90 seconds was disorienting.
Cut a 5 inch limb over the driveway but moved all the vehicles first.
Cut and stacked the big pieces but since it was 100 degrees today I quit. And I'm *******.
Got the ladder and Chainsaw out....found my chain was dull. Discovered the file I had set aside to sharpen it was too large.
Found new chain right where I put it but the fact I remembered where it was and found it in 90 seconds was disorienting.
Cut a 5 inch limb over the driveway but moved all the vehicles first.
Cut and stacked the big pieces but since it was 100 degrees today I quit. And I'm *******.
rd65
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Got a couple hours worth of work done on the 4runner. RR trans input shaft seal, reinstalled the mounting plate. Whoever worked on this last used red rtv for sealant but did not seal the bolt threads. Lots of cleaning needed. I used MotoSeal to seal the plate and bolt threads. Plan is spend more time working on this tomorrow.
Beerhippie
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Got 'er done!
And before it rained. Other than that one little goof, it don't look too bad... from a distance.
And before it rained. Other than that one little goof, it don't look too bad... from a distance.
Beerhippie
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Good thinking!
Motorman55
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Slow but sure....
Ordered a black 33" L battery power tool organizer from Walmart. Went together with no hiccups. I mounted it between the WEN drill press and the Craftsman tool boxes. l had to notch out the top right corner of the red pegboard to clear the motor's capacitor otherwise the installation went smoothly too.
The organizer came with a 4 receptical extension cord with a on/off switch. I fastened the cords from both the drill press and the bandsaw up the side of the pegboard. Also ran the Bauer battery charger to it.
Working on the right side of the garage, I removed a small Craftsman drill press and a 18" L, 3-drawer Craftsman toolbox ( which I placed on top of the other Craftsman boxes ), then disassembled the 5' Lx 2" D metal workbench. Next I mounted two 18" L gray metal drawer cabinets under the matching 36" L gray steel shelving.
Tomorrows task(s)
1. Remove the metal 30 drawer cabinet from the right side wall.
2. Box up a lot of the spillover, some to keep and others go to the kid along with the drawer cabinet.
3. Patch all the holes in the wall and paint it white primer.
Heres a couple pics...
Ordered a black 33" L battery power tool organizer from Walmart. Went together with no hiccups. I mounted it between the WEN drill press and the Craftsman tool boxes. l had to notch out the top right corner of the red pegboard to clear the motor's capacitor otherwise the installation went smoothly too.
The organizer came with a 4 receptical extension cord with a on/off switch. I fastened the cords from both the drill press and the bandsaw up the side of the pegboard. Also ran the Bauer battery charger to it.
Working on the right side of the garage, I removed a small Craftsman drill press and a 18" L, 3-drawer Craftsman toolbox ( which I placed on top of the other Craftsman boxes ), then disassembled the 5' Lx 2" D metal workbench. Next I mounted two 18" L gray metal drawer cabinets under the matching 36" L gray steel shelving.
Tomorrows task(s)
1. Remove the metal 30 drawer cabinet from the right side wall.
2. Box up a lot of the spillover, some to keep and others go to the kid along with the drawer cabinet.
3. Patch all the holes in the wall and paint it white primer.
Heres a couple pics...
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Outlawmws
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Failure to CAD?
Outlawmws
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Got 'er done!
Still have access to the receiver pin?
Beerhippie
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Failure to really think out my lay-out. Total beginner mistake--cutting the wrong end of the cut.
Cardboard Aided Design would have helped, but total overkill. I was rushing to beat the rain (which still hasn't come) and just didn't take the time to think it out.
Beerhippie
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Yep. The receiver was designed for this bumper. I wanted to save $150 by modifying that center piece myself, so I bought the receiver only. Did a bang-up job of that.
Agreed. So many people here willing to help - it's awesome.
But, if you can get it local it would be quicker and cheaper. Nice to support your community resources as well. Tough to do an iterative process though.
Planter upgrade time !! It's getting DeltaForce hydraulic up/down force, electric drives and all new seed boxes and wiring.
DeltaForce and one box installed. I gotta move the latches for the boxes tonight and the rest will be ready to go on !!
All kinds of new parts !!
I understand it's an investment as opposed to an expense, but.... YOWZA. I wouldn't want to write that check.
I was wondering if you need a bungee or some other backup retention in case the nuts shake loose.
M.Brane
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This is just SOP for farmers. Respect.
I totally get that. As stated, I understand it's an investment - with an associated expected return on that investment.
Learned that in my first chemistry class in high school. May have already known it - it was kind of a long time ago.
jblnut
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That’s older Mikes problem. He can do it towards the end of October when the bill comes due
For some it is. For us this is a major investment. It’ll be close to $50k when it’s all up and running again. A new planter with the features we’re installing is close to $200k so this is quite a bit less expensive.
Skipping a paragraph of math I expect a return in around 6yrs between increased yields and input savings. Plus there is a “it’s easier now” factor that is hard to put a number on.
That’s older Mikes problem. He can do it towards the end of October when the bill comes due
For some it is. For us this is a major investment. It’ll be close to $50k when it’s all up and running again. A new planter with the features we’re installing is close to $200k so this is quite a bit less expensive.
Skipping a paragraph of math I expect a return in around 6yrs between increased yields and input savings. Plus there is a “it’s easier now” factor that is hard to put a number on.
And, cheaper.
jblnut
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Yes but it is still $50k’ish and the return is subject to whatever Mother Nature wants to let us have lol
I’d rather spend money on the planter as a choice than repair bill for the terrain following system for my sprayer. Sort of feel like I got railroaded into that one. “Oh the system you have is obsolete and you won’t be able to get parts”. “Yeah BS I can find anything”. Well I can’t so I had to spend more than the sprayer is worth to make it work again AND I just got the stuff a few weeks ago so I couldn’t use it for spring applications. Not real happy about that spend.
@Motorman55 - Your space is really coming along nicely. Well done.
kaymccampbell
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Dragged in the brake parts. Rode the chair.
Fordguy1964
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Stage 2 of my gas tank sealing. This is the etching stage. So far so good. Sloshed around the solution for almost 2 hours then flushed with water 3 times. Placed the tank in the same location again where the sun will cook it dry once again. Tomorrow is the last stage. Finally to the sealing stage.
Ordered a new carb for my Muller concrete mixer. After sitting for over 15 years it decided it wouldn't run right without being almost 100% choked. Found a Chinesium carb on the Jungle website. It was so cheap I couldn't have bought 3 cans of carb cleaner for what I paid. I also got a new air filter, gaskets, fuel hose and fuel filter for less that $20! I have a project at work that I will need to use the mixer. It's a good of a time as any. It really needs a paint job. I'm not sure yet if it will get it or not. I don't really use it enough to keep it but I'm bad about not selling tools.
While on the Jungle website I went ahead and ordered an ultrasonic cleaner. I'll be using that to clean the carb for the K code. I got a big one so it is big enough to put the whole carb inside. I've never used one before. I've been told that they do pretty good but to be careful using any cleaning solutions because they will turn aluminum dark. I'm going to try it first with water only and see how that does. Anyone have experience using these? It is supposed to arrive by Saturday.
Ordered a new carb for my Muller concrete mixer. After sitting for over 15 years it decided it wouldn't run right without being almost 100% choked. Found a Chinesium carb on the Jungle website. It was so cheap I couldn't have bought 3 cans of carb cleaner for what I paid. I also got a new air filter, gaskets, fuel hose and fuel filter for less that $20! I have a project at work that I will need to use the mixer. It's a good of a time as any. It really needs a paint job. I'm not sure yet if it will get it or not. I don't really use it enough to keep it but I'm bad about not selling tools.
While on the Jungle website I went ahead and ordered an ultrasonic cleaner. I'll be using that to clean the carb for the K code. I got a big one so it is big enough to put the whole carb inside. I've never used one before. I've been told that they do pretty good but to be careful using any cleaning solutions because they will turn aluminum dark. I'm going to try it first with water only and see how that does. Anyone have experience using these? It is supposed to arrive by Saturday.
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kaymccampbell
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Put your part in a baggie with your chosen cleaning solution, then float that in the water in the ultrasonic cleaner. It keeps the machine tank clean and still works well. I put distilled water in my tank. Since it's pretty much a one time thing, it's cheap and clean.
I put a couple drops of Dawn in the baggie full of water, too. It hasn't ruined anything so far.