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« on: September 16, 2016, 11:04:58 AM »
I have 4.56 for mine as 410 seemed a little low, but 4.30s are not there.
Funny how the 35 tire just measures 33 at rest! I was guessing 34.5 or similar and there is still lots of tread.
Yes he is.
Tire height is really relative to the width of the wheel, weight of the vehicle, and the load placed on the tire. a "static height" or unloaded on industry standard wheel, inflated to test pressure levels for 24 hrs is what they are allowed to list the height at. Mounted on a non standard wheel, under load, different air pressure etc will cause the variations you're seeing measuring from the ground to the top of the tread, but the rolling diameter generally remains close to the listed height unless you're running extra wide wheels. Side note; we're contemplating 4.30 gears in a manner of speaking. 4.44 gears exist in the aftermarket for the 11.5 rear, but not for the front 9.25", and we have seen a better all around "fit" for the taller ratio with 35" tires and Allison 6 speed than the 4.56 for general usage in 2wd applications. Taking that into consideration if there is enough market demand for a ratio we'll create it. Using the transmission tire and gear calculator on my website, https://www.ringpinion.com/calculators/Calc_RPM.aspx one can add their tire size, gear ratio and vehicle speed to calculate RPM. with 265/70/16 and 3.73 gears, 65mph would generate 1598rpm in 6th. putting 35" tires on would decrease the RPM to 1443, meaning 1-4th gears would be working harder to generate the same amount of torque, explaining the loss of MPG, forcing one to drive like a high school kid, flooring it from a stop just to get up to speed so to speak. A change to 4.11 gears would bring the rpm back up to 1590, only 8rpm off so that would be perfect right? Not really. The tire height change inherently changes the physics of the truck; higher in the air creates more drag, larger tires and wheels weigh more. it'd be as if you were hauling or towing every day with this ratio change. An ideal change would be 100-200 rpm over the stock RPM curve. Currently 4.56's put you at 1764rpm, 166 rpm over stock. 4.30 gears would put you at 1664rpm, 66 rpm over stock. not ideal, but if you live in flat land and drive 85mph everywhere it's a solid choice. If you want 4.30 gears, call in and request them. request them from distributors too. The more we hear about it, the better chance you have of getting what you want;-)
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« on: September 16, 2016, 10:06:24 AM »
What the B&G (blur and glare) actually conceals is 19.3!
That's impressive! My LB7 with 265 BFG and/or 285 Coopers only averaged 17.8 over the last year.
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I avg about the same with my 03. 290k now and depending on freeway traffic on a given week she'll get up to 18.3 since I changed the fuel, and air filter and cleaned the MAF.
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« on: September 15, 2016, 04:35:15 PM »
I've got a briggs-stratton 5500 http://www.searsoutlet.com/Storm-Responder-5500-Watt-Generator-Non-CA/d/product_details.jsp?pid=8487 that I've been running since 2008. Had the gen-tran panel wired so HH6 can simply flip the main off, and turn on the 5 selected circuits for stove, fridge a few outlets and the electric blower on the gas fireplace. She just rolls it out the garage to the driveway and it fires up on the first pull every time. (lots of trees and wind in November. we've got buried cables but the surrounding neighborhoods don't) couldn't complain about it for nothing.
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« on: September 15, 2016, 03:49:36 PM »
Pretty much sums it up.
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« on: September 15, 2016, 03:21:07 PM »
We collaborated on a build for Uncle Ted through Tough Country Suspension. We provided Gears and Hardcore hubs and chromoly axles via a Yukon spin free conversion kit http://toughcountry.com/ted-nugent-nuge-ram-project/
2106
« on: September 13, 2016, 10:39:37 AM »
She sure is Purdy Bob. Congrats
2107
« on: September 12, 2016, 11:09:52 AM »
I'm sorry Shawn...
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« on: September 09, 2016, 10:21:10 AM »
Sitting at my computer tearing up right now. God bless Tony and his family. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ I humbly pray that you continue to provide as you always have and surround them in your love and comfort. Be healed Tony. Amen
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« on: September 06, 2016, 06:58:36 PM »
Pictures, nice. Now get it dirty!!!!
Is it a 3 car with a drive through?
You turnin' green over there JR? Fine looking floor you got goin' on there. Very nice work.
2110
« on: September 01, 2016, 05:03:51 PM »
Yeah, Kelly was almost as good lookin' as Kyle's garage!
2111
« on: September 01, 2016, 11:22:55 AM »
2112
« on: September 01, 2016, 10:26:55 AM »
One channel on the TV in the shop with no other options: combat films and violent action films or This Old House: drives my women folk upstairs quicker than farts and beer cans!
60's samurai flicks, overdubbed kung fu, WWII classics, (bridge over the river kwai), Steven Segal, Van Damm, etc. Like a Pandora play list but for guy movies.
2113
« on: August 31, 2016, 06:46:03 PM »
She'll probably establish eminent domain and he'll wind up paying taxes.
2114
« on: August 31, 2016, 10:14:04 AM »
Yes! I'm going to rent out storage space to my wife, who I'm sure thinks the shop is a natural extension of the garage ;)
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« on: August 30, 2016, 03:39:51 PM »
Dang, I was wondering how much wood Chuck could chuck, and turns out it's a fair amount! Beautiful countryside there, and yeah, monster mower but no auger... Congrats Bear, welcome to the club!
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« on: August 29, 2016, 04:01:37 PM »
Sorry I didn't see this till now JR. Everyone holding on there?
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« on: August 29, 2016, 10:39:46 AM »
Amen. And as much trial and tribulation as it may seem like, I feel like you're making the right choices for your family. God Bless
2118
« on: August 26, 2016, 01:26:54 PM »
I believe that's cream of sum yung gai, lol
2119
« on: August 26, 2016, 12:07:42 PM »
gentleman, im tired. tomorrow i acquire a farm. I'll have pear trees and a pond and a hell of a lot of work to do.
i need a good catfish noodling outfit as well.
I'll leave ya'll with this..
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/thai-chicken-coconut-soup-tom-kha-gai
and to all i say goodnight.
My wife requests that soup all the time. I work a few miles away from an Asian market and can get the galangal and blue ginger. awesome stuff.
2120
« on: August 25, 2016, 06:55:23 PM »
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That's a little plain for my taste ;)
Maybe more like this
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that's a little closer now ;D Dad came by last night and he's got all the equipment and is willing to show me how to do the hard, dirty work and supervise. might be in the next couple weeks.
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« on: August 25, 2016, 06:54:16 PM »
I'd be happy now just to find the time for it. I gotta schedule my schedules
Purchase metal barrel Punch holes in metal barrel Remove HEAD of male who didn't heed my requirements to date my daughter Place in barrel and load in truck Drop off streamside near Sophie's "picture rock" Select Tile for Bathroom Demo Bathroom Refer to DOT suggestions for laying said tile Contact an actual Tile Specialist as DOT's are full of it Schedule a massage in new bathroom with candles Ignore DOT's comments trashing my Bathroom Build Thread
There, got you started Tate!
I'm literally dying of laughter here, nice work!
2122
« on: August 25, 2016, 06:37:48 PM »
Shawn, 1 Ken 0, LOL
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« on: August 25, 2016, 06:24:07 PM »
Spanish rice, guac, carne asada, shredded cheese and jalapeƱos with tapatio inside a over processed flour tortilla. Heartburn was quick, and deserved.
2124
« on: August 25, 2016, 06:16:43 PM »
siracha, mayo, a little ketchup and honey makes for a slammin' fry sauce for sweet potato tots. That's the real deal. I'll back you up on siracha's goodness any day bobby.
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« on: August 25, 2016, 04:30:09 PM »
Heyoooo!
2126
« on: August 25, 2016, 10:47:46 AM »
Welcome!
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« on: August 24, 2016, 12:02:14 PM »
I'd be happy now just to find the time for it. I gotta schedule my schedules
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« on: August 24, 2016, 12:01:39 PM »
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That's a little plain for my taste ;)
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« on: August 23, 2016, 06:51:41 PM »
lifter tic, in a pushrod v6 gm??? if it was a Mitsubishi I'd walk away but c'mon man, it's a s10 blazer, couldn't kill it if he tried! you need to advertise that up here in the NW where the 4wd is more appealing and it'll get snatched up ricky tick.
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« on: August 23, 2016, 01:29:46 PM »
I would drive the wheels off that thing. 140mph across the Midwest for hours at a time without seeing a soul, 'cept maybe Norm passing me in Anvil.
2131
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:28:31 PM »
Good for you Tate! Keep that photo next to JR's post about "deep running water" and title it.........looking at the last boy who didn't head my fathers instructions! ;)
I love it!
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« on: August 23, 2016, 12:58:55 PM »
We've turned down quite a few that didn't "feel" right, including a national ford commercial offer, (fly to L.A., etc during the school year, plus blue oval ???), Z Nation recurring spot that was filming locally in Spokane, but 5 year old and Zombies, even comedic Zombies didn't sit well. Nope, we've been really picky, and she might have missed out on "THE" opportunity, but I'd rather she be good, real, and humble, than rich and famous.
2133
« on: August 23, 2016, 12:48:33 PM »
Although I was thinking crimea
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That, and I think it was dropped from a loader, not from on high like we wish.
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« on: August 23, 2016, 12:41:03 PM »
Thanks Bobby. We're trying not to get our hopes up, or talk about it much in front of her in case nothing happens, but we're pretty excited about it.
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« on: August 23, 2016, 11:35:19 AM »
Sam took Sophie to downtown Seattle for an audition with Amazon's marketing department. you may see goldilocks on some of their media pretty soon. paying gig too, so we're opening up a trust for college. She's also headed to Kindergarten orientation/assessment today w/ big bro. but I get to take her myself next Thursday for 1st day. The wife sprained her ankle pretty badly at the river while camping last weekend, so I swept, vacuumed, mopped, cleaned all the nooks and crannies, made carne asada burritos with Spanish rice and fresh guac, disposed of two coronas and went to bed. This is the pic that caught Amazon's attention:
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« on: August 16, 2016, 09:38:21 AM »
Good lookin out Nate, but I've got a 5500 Briggs & Stratton storm responder already paid for a few years back.
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« on: August 15, 2016, 12:27:05 PM »
I'm sorry Shawn. I hope he's not in a lot of pain. Tell him thank you from me. he could have been one that watched after my uncles.
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« on: August 15, 2016, 12:07:23 PM »
That's some heavy Monday reading. I was just talking with my father in law who is a Coptic Christian Egyptian who's lived here for the last 40 years. The persecution of the Christians in Egypt is out of control. he's bringing his extended family here as fast as he can, but the process for them is more difficult than the "refugees" that are being flown in! (more on that later). But now they're concerned to even attend church because of fears like this and the lack of preparation. He said last night, "I came here to get away from all that", I said, "it's everywhere, you can't get away from it anymore."
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« on: August 12, 2016, 06:30:46 PM »
Thanks all. Just found a graph paper pad in my kids leftover school supplies. I plan on taking my time, and doing this right because it's obvious that it wasn't in the first place, and nothing bothers me more. I'm also sure that the flooring wasn't properly guarded against water either, so now would be that time as well. I'd rather adjust the baseboard trim and install a threshold than leave it the way it is now.
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« on: August 12, 2016, 06:07:34 PM »
Definitely feels that way, and I definitely feel blessed. Although it was especially humbling when I put up a 125 on 18 holes ::)
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« on: August 12, 2016, 04:42:35 PM »
Yeah, Dad meets me in the parking lot at Legion in Everett, starts yanking clubs out of my bag, "you don't need this one or this one or this one, oh you like the putter that's right, don't need this one..." then hustles over to his truck and starts loading up a full set of G irons, couple hybrid swollen thumbs 5&3, a G15 3 wood and 5 wood, and that G20 driver. I was flabbergasted. She'd been saving for months since Easter.
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« on: August 12, 2016, 03:10:56 PM »
Went golfing with my father and all his old high school buddies, (they still meet once a week at least, more like extended family). Got THUMPED on. Granted, this was my 2nd round in 3 years and they play every week, but I thought I should have put up a slightly better fight. Turns out my Dad and Wife were conspiring behind my back to get me this little surprise. maybe i'll actually make time to use them now.
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« on: August 12, 2016, 01:24:17 PM »
I'll be able to tell once I get the tile up I imagine. I'll make sure to list it when I get to that point, but is there a reason to be concerned about the subfloor thickness and joist spacing, i.e. do I want a different concrete board for one vs the other?
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« on: August 12, 2016, 09:35:27 AM »
Tate I have a lot of experience with tile. Are we dealing with tile over plywood subfloor on the first or second floor, and is the plywood on joists, if so what depth and spacing?
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2nd floor, over plywood subfloor on joists. Depth? spacing???
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« on: August 11, 2016, 05:31:02 PM »
I happen to have a 5 foot level (who knows why) but I planned on breaking out that sucker. I would imagine the trowels with the teeth help to ensure even thickness when you butter the backside of the tile and the floor?
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« on: August 11, 2016, 04:26:59 PM »
Like my dad taught me in good painting. Anyone can slop paint on but it's the prep work that makes the difference between an amateur and professional. Thanks for the advice fellas. I'll post up pics once I get started.
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« on: August 11, 2016, 01:20:23 PM »
chalk lines are a great idea, thanks Ken. I'll be bringing my carpenter's square with me when I purchase the tile to ensure squareness, thanks bear. bobby, I've done the removal process, long handle with a scraper blade and I remember that sucking intensely. I'm hoping as poorly as this floor was laid they'll just "come up" but time will tell. I'm thinking getting the sub floor level is the lynch pin for all of it right? from there, start centered, work outwards, even thickness on thinset, use the spacers. am I missing anything here guys?
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« on: August 11, 2016, 12:37:29 PM »
we've got wood everywhere else upstairs, then hallway and 2 bedrooms are carpet w/ tile to contrast in the guest and master bath. both need replacing but the guest is completely shot. I want to go with tile, but done right this time.
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« on: August 11, 2016, 11:52:50 AM »
Anyone on here with some tile experience game to lend an FNG some insight? 90% of my center two rows are cracked, grout is missing/falling out, and the tiles are loose and barely hanging in there. It looks like I could tackle this one myself, but I don't want to dive in uneducated and make rookie mistakes. 11-23/32 x 11-23/32 square tile on the floor including cut tile. assuming i'll need a full piece for each one currently in place I'm looking at 32 pieces, plus 10 for screw ups sound right? I don't believe any concrete backing was used in the original application and they were laid directly on the subfloor. i'll be remedying that, but any other tips/tricks suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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« on: August 10, 2016, 12:11:32 PM »
Thank you sir, and God speed.
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