Silverback
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Those look longer than stock. Did you have to use open ended lugnuts?
What have you done to your ride lately?
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bakerla
Man, Myth, Legend
What a mess. Changed ALL oils today. Misjudged the trajectory on the front diff drain and overshot my drain pan. Going to have to pressure wash a nice little oil spot on the driveway tomorrow.
Oddly the rear diff oil on this truck at 15k miles was dirtier than the rear diff oil on my last truck at 30k miles.
Oddly the rear diff oil on this truck at 15k miles was dirtier than the rear diff oil on my last truck at 30k miles.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
I think the 'bite' on the stock lugs with conical lug nuts are about 3-4 threads. Every time I put them on I think I should do the same!
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Sounds like some good lapping goin' on!
x2 on fluid change. All syn worked out to about $180. Glad I don't have to do that one often...
Annnnnd x2 on making a mess. The transfer case got me. I had the drain open and adjusted the oil tub to where I thought it would move to. When I opened the fill plug to let it flow free, it shot out like shit through a goose. Overshot the tub by a foot...
bakerla
Man, Myth, Legend
Cost me about $135 including engine oil.
That stain didnt wash out today. It'll fade over time and will be a constant reminder. I even had my 2'x3' spill pan under the truck as well.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Is it concrete? You may want to try muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid).
Oswego
n00b
That stuff works wonders.
Also if you seal the concrete it wont absorb the future stains and they will come right out.
bakerla
Man, Myth, Legend
Good idea. I just used some cheap degreaser from Home Depot.
I sealed it 3 years ago with some cheap Ace hardware concrete sealant. It worked well. I should probably rewash and reseal it, but damn, that's almost an 8 hour job.
Oswego
n00b
Why so long? We just power wash them here and slap it on with a roller. I guess if you include drying time it's a true 2 day job.
Now that would work for sure.
*Calls EPA*
bakerla
Man, Myth, Legend
Drew has a good point, but I do all my work on the truck in the driveway. That's also where the stain is. It took me about 8 hours total to pressure wash the entire driveway and sidewalks and seal them. Dry time for the washing not included in the time, so its a 2 day job.
TacoXpo
HOAX DENIER
Don't forget about the time to get all the junk out of the garage,
I thought you were talking about Boyd calling the EPA on himself!
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
I think you might be right.. I just recalled that when I read what you wrote.
Oswego
n00b
I thought you were talking about Boyd calling the EPA on himself!
The head of the EPA is the old NJ head....and she was a joke when she was here. I'm going to play the race card and say that's the only reason she is the new head. Well that and the fact she takes orders good and can't think for herself. Rant over. This documentary covers some of her finest work screwing over the only native Americans left in NJ http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/mann-v-ford/index.html
I have spots in my backyard that haven't grown grass in years. All by accident, but still the same.
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Just spent more money on fittings and hose to install my fuel cell than the damn thing cost in the first place.
Pd3
Banned In DC!
Yep the close ended Gorilla lug nuts of which I just purchased 26 bottom out on the longer ARP studs
Indeed I was counting just around 5.5 full turns which I think is not nearly enough.
If you wanted to trade out the wheel studs for something longer but not as long as the ones I listed above nor as pricey you can use the wheel studs from a 2004 Toyota Matrix.
Silverback
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Finally spent a little on the Taco... sorta. ARB 47 liter fridge/freezer.
