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Ricky Joe, The dry ice would have made the aluminum clamp onto the shaft more that it already was. The coefficient of thermal expansion is higher for aluminum than steel, thus the reason why heat will make the aluminum spacer ID become larger than the steel shaft OD. If you cool both parts...

might have already been covered, but what are all the computer monitors for?

If the bolt moves the Helicoil your bolt was going to strip threads anyway. In a blind hole the Helicoil is not held in place by the bottom of the hole. The spring tension of the Helicoil holds it in place. A through hole is not an issue.

Are you going to put a stop on it so when the dual wheels are back on they cannot retract too far?

I will look at the Mag seat from Gorilla and McGard. Thanks for the help

I am looking for M12x1.5 Mag Seat Black lug nuts for my sons Toyota truck. I did a search and it appears everybody in the world is making lugnuts these days. Toyota dealer in my area does not and cannot get black only chrome. Does anyone have good or bad experience with aftermarket brands...

I drilled the 3.5" hole in the wall and installed the plastic sleeve. Now that the lines are run I still have a lot of space around the lines. What have you used to fill the area around the lines to seal it?

Robert, Did they paint the front end, hood and fenders, also?

Jim, Does that bearing tool have a taper or recess so it only contacts the outer race? Hard to see in the picture.

I am matching a oxford white Ford body color. Thanks for the tips on primer.

I want to paint the bumpers on my truck to match the body color. I ran across this Duplicolor perfect match paint and wanted to see if anyone has experience with it. Duplicolor description: Dupli-Color® Perfect Match Premium Automotive Paint is an easy-to-use, high-quality, fast-drying...

Look for grommets at McMaster Carr website, they will have the size and thickness needed.

light corrosion on stock Toyota aluminum rims. Not painted, very light pitting.

I have a set of older Toyota aluminum rims that have some corrosion and brake dust baked on. I have used a couple of different off the shelf wheel cleaners with varied results. A search of the internet has turned up a slew of results from coke to oven cleaner. I would rather not ruin the...

Thank you for all the replies. A lot of good information.

I have a Haulmark enclosed trailer that is about 4 years old and the paint on the frame rails is coming off. I would like to remove the old paint and repaint, I will need to brush on the paint. I have spent way too much time on the internet researching and have found great reviews and terrible...

In plastic and other composites "compression limiters" are used to allow for proper fastener torque without yielding the base material. I have not seen a DIY version, but all you need is a spacer and couple of standard washers. Or a insert washer and a standard washer, this version is easier...

Depends on where you live and the layout of the irrigation system. Here in NC I do not blow out my lines, when I lived in MT I had to blow them out since the frost line was too deep. If all your lines are level the heads cannot drain since the head is higher than the supply line. There will...

The Xray gun will only tell you some of what the elements are in the metal, (it cannot detect all elements). It will not tell you the actual mechanical properties of the metal being tested.

Like most have said it depends on the bearing type. On a bearing with a inner and outer race make sure to always push on the race that is getting the press. If not you can Brinell the race (small indentions in the race from the balls) and cause failure. For a drawn cup needle bearing (like...