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25 minutes ago, Kraut_n_Rice said:

I've used Lab One INC. in Phoenix for oil sample testing before.  Might give them a ring.

Sweet, thanks! They open in about 15 mins - I will give them a try next. 

Hey sometimes good dogs do bad things! Dogs are the best, and the longer I have one (and the more time I spend around people) the more I love and prefer to be around certain dogs. Give her some scratches for me.

I have about 5 concentrated gallons left of the one I use, but am trying to figure out how to make it on my own. Just have no idea how or where to pull it apart and get a breakdown of whats in it.

I have a chemical that I use to put a patina on mild steel. It blackens it and kind of shows the natural grain of the metal if you want to call it that. No one has it local to me, and I am trying to figure out how to make some of my own. Do you know anyone or anywhere that may be able to break this liquid down and tell me whats in it? Thanks!

Those are so good. My wife would absolutely love one. It will be a few years, but thats the dream. Bronco is the fantasy haha

On 2/7/2022 at 8:39 AM, CMBAMF said:

 

I have a grip of the GEN-Y hitches and absolutely love them. I tow 2", 2 5/16" and pintel frequently. Having the pintel option without having to swap hitches sold me on them. 

Before going to GEN-Y I used the fancy aluminum ones, they all wore out and became sloppy. I also used the B&W, they were nice but not as clean when used pintel. 

https://genyhitch.com

So cool, and seems like it works really well. Fuglyyyy as sin though! Ive been looking for a 2" + 2-5/16" + pintel option, though. Didnt think I would find a "good" one, but this seems to be it. Dang it! haha

Technically this is my "neighborhood" because its in my "yard" I suppose.... 

+ 1 for the aftermarket tank. They hang a bit lower, at least on the super duty, but they really are amazing. You can go twice as far on one tank, and it helps justify going a little out of the way for fuel that is a little cheaper. Buddy put one on his 3/4 ton powerstroke and I am longing for one on my 2005 6 liter.

I keep one of these jump packs in my truck at all times, too. It will jump start pretty much anything, including diesels. Actually used mine this morning.... Get to know your gauges, understand what the info they tell you actually means, and enjoy it. 

Heading to the races this weekend for the first time since all the nonsense has started.... Super pumped, and my wife is even more excited! We would always take a Monster can (picked up from whatever job site I happen to be on that week) and get in the pits and practice for free. Can we confirm that that is still a thing this year!? I dont like the Tipple Crown format, but can not wait to see some live racing again. Eliiiiiiiii

Oww ok. I will be calling them tomorrow!

Loved playing grab ass with my quad group! My dad, his buddy, buddies son (my buddy), and I would RIP through the dunes. Positions 2-4 were always changing, but the lead dog never changed. Some fun rides right there. This spring marks 10 years since Ive been. Keep saying I need to get back there....

Heres a video from the last trip I took. Not a lot of duning, mostly pee peeing around, but its fun to look back on....

Yo is that drinking fountain still there?

What can I do with these? I would like to change the valve and get them filled so I never have to swap out tanks for my grill or flat top ever again, but I dont know if thats possible. Also, they need to be re-certified. Is it even worth it? Who fills them on the DL? Thanks all

You should be fine in Troon with water. Pretty sure its all city water with no hauled or wells. Rio Verde is almost all hauled or well water - going to be a big issue soon. Im told wells are $10k+ just for the hole and you dont even know if you'll hit water.  I live in the SE corner of Rio, and am one of just a small handful that are on city water. So glad I dont have to deal with all the BS my neighbors will have to deal with. It may be a matter of time before they come after me, too, but for now Im good. 

I know a good amount of builders all throughout the valley. If youre looking for a rec, let me know. Troon is big money - doing some steel work for a house there right now thats not holding back - has to keep up with the neighbors! 

57 minutes ago, Orange_R said:

Was the Ferd Red?

I do not recall. Lakewood

I had a pic of a either a Dodge for a Ford with a GD.com sticker on it parked like douche that I never posted up. Couldnt throw him under the bus like that. It may have been a Ford at the time because I think he drives a Dodge now. Either way, it was too funny 😂

These are great!

https://coolershock.com/

I'll throw Canyon out there again. They are pricy, but not the most expensive, and work really well. I like they they are local to me, and seem to have great customer service. A handful of ACE Hardware stores sell them here in town, too. We have the 75 which has worked well for my family of four on a few weekend camping trips (tent camping at the lake) and my wife and I took it on a 6 day road trip last summer where is did everything we wanted it to do. I have been eye balling the 120 just because I like big things and the 35 for the back seat of the truck on longer day trips where we may want some lunch to stay cold, or a place to keep the road orange juice. 

Really though - find the size and color you like, whatever brand it is, make sure youre wife will be able to help you move it once its full, and enjoy the ride. Also, look up a product called "cooler shock" 

Look up "skoolie" conversions - there was a lot of people doing it recently. Cheaper than a Sprinter, bigger too. I helped sheet the side of one for a buddy a while back.

I think it sold for $8,100 or so. A little too much cash for me to gamble with, but man I wanted it!

Funny thing - we own a welding shop haha

Looking for some info on this car. Posted in Sandrail Tech, but figured it might get more eyes on it over here. Thanks!

1 hour ago, Rockwood said:

Splitting wood warms you twice: once when splitting, once when burning.  Get a good maul, a sledge and a wedge and take out your day's frustration on that firewood.

Was waiting for someone to bring that one up. I will be splitting my starter wood when needed - thats about it haha. If anyone would like to come split it for me, using the method mention above, youre welcome to take half of it once its all split! 😜

3 hours ago, John@Outfront said:

I bought my 27 ton unit from lowes. I think it has a 5 or6.5hp motor on it. I have used mine a lot. I think it was 5-7 years ago and I paid $1100 new

Yea all the higher end ones are well over $1,000 it looks like. The electric ones are tempting but you just know they are trash....

29 minutes ago, ChEFF said:

Wish I could help ya. I've got a BADASS splitter. Call the equipment rental places. They have them for rent. Peace

Tell me about yours! I would like to buy one, just cant afford new prices. There are a few used ones Im eye balling in the 25-28 ton range.