Front axle, tires and fenders. Then swap front t-case output & measure for front ds. Then belt driven ac & oil catch can along with finishing up some electrical mods. Add rear tire carrier and trim rear bumper near back of rear fenders. Should be it....

Dropped off the Dax at River City Diff in Rancho Cordova this am. Said he will have it done tomorrow.

Called to ask for a pic of it when he gets things setup and a pattern pic. He is already working on it, said he used to work for Randys.

You better double check it if that guy used to work for Randy’s! 

Quote from: stlaser on May 08, 2019, 01:33:36 PM

Here’s another thought, maybe Don should drive within limits of suspension. 

  That has to be the funniest thing you've ever said. You remember who Don is, right?

Well, at least while he’s on asphalt! 

I don’t agree with Ken, no surprise there.....

But I don’t agree with you either really. Put enough air in them to keep the ride stabilized and move on.   

The only time I refinance is if I can save a couple percent (not sure what the math says but this needs to be a positive for me long term) and or am trying to lower my years to pay off if I plan to live there for sometime. That stated I’ve done it twice over 3 homes and 18 years. Once was a much better interest rate along with cutting the mortgage from 25 to 15 years and other time was simply going from 20 to a 15 year but the second one was an internal thing with my bank and not a bunch of BS fees, just a couple hundred extra a month.

Ok, so once you agree refinancing only has two positive uses which I just outlined above there is another option. It’s called a home equity, I personally make more than the 4% interest or whatever they charge on a HELOC on my invested money. Normally you have to be in a home for 6 months to a year to apply for one. The rates are much better than many other forms of credit and your local bank is who you see for this.

My suggestion would be a mix of the HELOC and what Don stated. Use HELOC to pay off debt, then use it to build shop. Make extra money, use the equity to your advantage not to just satisfy wants etc.

This is interesting being we know Kens affiliation with H. So you’re sliding liberal in your old age now huh? 

I have one of those Camp Chef 2 burner units. We have a bag for it and a separate bag for the griddle. We really like it and it works good for summer canning too.

Quote from: KensAuto on May 05, 2019, 12:30:55 AM

When I got a quote for my brother's place,  from a driller friend,  it was 50k+ for 800-1000 ft....just for the hole.

Charles,  my SIL is a 1/4 mile from our new property and she hit an artesian well,  so they had to build a goldfish pond to relieve the excess water pressure..over 120psi...plus they have a spring fed pond up the hill a ways stocked with bass. I hope I get that lucky on the well.
Wait,  what feeds your pond?

It’s called rain.....


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And to add to Shawn's commentary

I saw stretchin' happenin' all over that bolt when I put the electric "twister" on those nutz.

And

Talking to Tater just now, I have a disconnect on my axles fitting

Stock 14 bolt chevy axles are 30 spline 1.5" diameter

Mutant axle axles are 35 spline 1.5"

I have installed a 35 spline Yukon Duragrip

The mutant axles were made to fit the mutant sized hubs with a 5" diameter "hub"

Stock Chevy 14 bolt hubs are 4.482" in diameter

So, my mutant axles are going to have to have their hubs cut down and redrilled to work

Another hurtle!

Stan or Brandon at Branik..... or upgrade to their 300M double ended & splined setup 

In that instance I recommend diesel

And here I thought the red was only for braking components....

States can't go bankrupt per federal law, only counties and cities.

Not that a few states would not like to change it.

ROFL.....

When did Cali start giving a crap about federal law?!? Not trying to be a downer here but really?

If you have a lot to move get the permit & play the game.

Everything went well, she just landed and at airport waiting for her to get off the train.

Yamaha grizzly 700, I had the 660 and it hauled a wood trailer for years in and out of the swamps around my farm. Lockers front and rear, independent suspension and will do 90% of what a utv can do in a smaller foot print imo.

Thanks guys and Charles we all know who to call when bodies need disposed of!

Last I heard everything went as planned and they made it to prom and we’re having a great time. Word has it Ashley bought a new sxs (not that we would know because he never comes around anymore) and Baylee was promised a ride today.

So not sure if this is the correct place but I’m posting it here and Nate move it if you need to...

As some of you know years ago and I’m still not sure why to this day Don approached me and said you need to speak to this guy Ashley from Texas. Honestly, I rolled my eyes similar to the day Don called my shop and the wife told me I needed to stop my weekly 3.5 hour mowing job to call him back. So since then Ashley and I have become pretty good cross country friends, to the point Don thinks we’re related. In the meantime my oldest you know Baylee has become friends with Ashley’s oldest Lexi.

So fast forward to I think it was Weds night this last week. Ashley texts and he’s pretty hot under the collar. Lexi has a boyfriend who decided to dump her a week prior to prom. Add to it the fact that she goes to a small school in little Gary east Texas. Her friends all have dates and after exhausting all resources went back to the clown bf to ask if they could just go to prom as friends. Guy hadn’t even rented a tux. So Dad (Ashley) has a valid reason to be upset in my book. As it were Lexi was now not going to the big dance. You get the idea, hair and nail appointments made and dress bought.

So as we’re texting about this I said “well, Baylee has a dress or twenty.” Immediately Ashley states I wouldn’t ask her to fly down here. To which my reply was “it’s just a short plane ride.” He then does the most stand up Dad thing ever and says if she’ll come I’ll buy the ticket. So I call Baylee up and tell her what’s up, no hesitation she says “I want to go!” So we clear the program with momma and rest is history.

Baylee flew to Shreveport Friday evening and it just so happens Monday is a day off of school for Baylee. She will be back in Denver at 8:30 am. Couple poser shots for you crusty old guys....

Yeah, 4x6 might have been a better choice. However, the 6x6 would be really cool looking and if Ken ever brings H over she could sleep on the top bunk w/o anyone having to worry about it collapsing on them! 

Maybe some strategically placed removal of wood would help the weight on those posts? Bore holes from the ends in with a large bit or router out some deep grooves in back side possibly? Could even incorporate it as part of the joiner process, get creative to lighten it up but keep the appearance.

X2 what Charles linked

Back to wiring, I finished the fuse/switching panel

The wire from the main battery will attach to the open terminal on the solenoid, then a wire will connect to the bus end of the fuses and attach to the second battery

I know you’re fond of wood tables for welding and all but am I the only one raising an eye brow at this wooden rubber covered mount? I realize it’s a long shot but it something shorts out and that gets hot you don’t think a fire with extra kindling might be a concern? 

Might wanna shoot it first Dave. He might have had a good reason to move it.

Thinking the good reason was his shooting style or handicap.

Speaking of which Ken isn’t that what they do when they turn em sideways gansta to shoot? 

I guess I could put this in the morning cimr but it’s prayer oriented.



I am sure thankful this morning to be up, to be able to work and provide for my family and enough to help a little for another.  Thankful for this beautiful view, non like any I have ever seen before anywhere.   
Glad my kids are healthy and smart and growing. 
Thank you folks for friendship.  Thank you lord for yet another day.   


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Dave that was a great post.

Just for the record (and I’m probably going to a bad place for this) I noticed that view included a truck. It appears to be a Ford, that’s all I’m going to say...

Are you still planing on replacing shocks with bilsteins


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In case you haven’t bought or anyone else is in need I’m a radflo dealer now.

Ken, not sure what the whole legos comment is about as I’ve handled quite a few customized 1911’s. None that I actually wanted to own but you get the idea....

Own a 1911 to show your friends

Carry a glock to show your enemies.

Shawn glocks are simple. No need for a course. You can figure it out easily.

I have a couple of books that cover everything. With pictures for those of us who can’t read.


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Charles, I understand and have gone through all of the ones I own aside from my G35

Thought it might be a good idea to learn something from a course rather than a book for once too. I’m also considering several 43’s in 80 to complete for girls.