Here is the pump kit for those interested in repeating this exercise

Next up I had to connect the 18' lead wire to the pump/switch assembly

OK Paint cured and I think I have a good coating here

Quote from: Flyin6 on May 25, 2017, 09:54:17 PM

Quote from: EL TATE on May 25, 2017, 06:10:25 PM

Do you want me to reach out to Dan at XDP?

Sure, lets see what he says
Tell him that his stuff is about to be featured on this web site
I think its out of his hands though, seems the manufacturer is out

I was not able to reach him, but I've found the same kit on backorder with other vendors and it does appear that Hellwig is out of stock currently. They are stateside so it's not like they're waiting for overseas shipments to land. I'd just wait it out, but continue to follow up.

OK, works for me

Danke' for checkin' up on it!

That looks sinisterly (Is that even a word??) good my friend!

While it will take years to stomp out the extremists among us we have to do it. Fortunately we have someone in the WH who it appears is empowering the FBI & DHS to do their jobs, not act as PC contortionists.

Yes we do

But the stop-gap measure will always be our God given sense of freedom and common sense.

When the snake appears and legitimate forces do nothing to alleviate the threat to us all, then we will step up and do their jobs for them.

We will not be threatened by this fringe group of hatred which seems to come out of one religious sect.

They are making Muslims look bad. Personally, I want to see Islam step up and cut this cancer out of their bowels themselves. But if they don't, then we will.

Note: Although these men do not appear to be Somalia, there is a fair sized population of Somalis living in Minneapolis. I believe one of them served with ISIS and was killed (Cool!) in the fight over there. THis is the same as when you see a single roach. THe truth is that there are hundreds in the wall out of sight.
Obama lowered our defenses for many years and filled our country with many dangerous people, even ordered the release of known murderers! We can't undo any of that, but we can meet this clear and present danger through being vigilant and working with our police to report things like this. We should also obviously make our own preparations in the growing likelihood that we have to suddenly deal with a threat such as this.



Growing Concern Over Brothers Arrested With Guns, Bomb-Making Materials

By Esme Murphy

 

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There are growing concerns about the arrest of two brothers with ties to the Middle East who authorities say had an arsenal with bomb-making materials, guns and ammunition in their car.

Twenty-seven-year-old Abdullah Alrifahe and 26-year-old Majid Alrifahe were arrested on May 11 in north Minneapolis.

Abdullah is being held in the Hennepin County Jail. His brother, Majid, has been released and is facing minor charges.

WCCO-TV has confirmed that both Homeland Security and the FBI are involved in the investigation, which started outside a federally-subsidized senior housing project. A good Samaritan confronted the men about littering from their car.


The man, who asked that his name not be used for fear of his safety, said the brothers jumped out of their car, moved aggressively toward him and used the N-word. He then called police.

Inside the brothers’ car, police found a loaded AK-47, another rifle, a handgun, a grenade, large amounts of ammunition, and what would later be identified as bomb-making materials, including a drone.

Abdullah Alrifahe had recently been released from jail after serving time for a weapons conviction. He is now facing a single felony weapons charge.

His brother, Majid, has been released from jail and is facing a low-level misdemeanor charges, including disorderly conduct.

The good Samaritan is outraged the charges aren’t more serious.

“For what they found in their car, that is way too light,” he said.

However, criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino, who is not affiliated with the case, says prosecutors are doing what they can.

“These people have been charged with what the prosecutors can do right now,” he said, adding that more charges could come down later.

The Minneapolis Police Department says the investigation remains an open. Meanwhile, Abdullah Alrifahe is being held on $200,000 bail, which is an extremely high amount for the charges he faces.

His brother, who is out of jail, did not immediately return phone calls.

WCCO-TV also reached out to the FBI and Homeland Security. The FBI responded that it has no comment on the case.

 

I moved these so that they wouldn't blend in with the tank...

Is that a MOAB?

No

MOAT

I went to TSC and scored a gallon of "Oliver Tractor Gray" paint for $19! It was on sale and nearly matches my fav, the Lycoming gray aircraft engine paint. I added a quality hardener and reduced it with enamel thinner and shot nearly a half gallon onto the thing. I gave it four coats to give it some long years of fighting sunlight and one of Kim-ill-sung's EMP bombs.

Next, I gave the whole thing another sanding with #220 grit to break the glaze on the new epoxy, and smooth things up in preparation for the paint

I started with trying to pull the 2" NPT nipple out of the bung it seemed to be seized into.

I used a four foot piece of DOM I had laying about and with some protest it came loose

Having measured the suction pipe, it would have been too short with that extension, so removing it was my only real option

Concerning the sway bar I ordered,
I Just got this:


Dear, Donald
We're sorry to inform you that the following item(s) you've ordered are temporarily out of stock from the manufacturer   We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We're working quickly to get the product(s) shipped to you at the earliest possible date.

To substitute another item or cancel the out of stock item(s) from your order, please contact our Customer Service department. If we have not heard from you, your item(s) will ship once available. Should you have questions on possible alternatives, please call to speak with one of our knowledgeable Performance Specialist.   

Sadly, so true...
And I'm not sure we're a whole lot different in North America generally speaking.
Not there are those amongst us, true patriots to the guy that's just fed up, that when the time comes will fight.
I think Europe has no more of us..

Like I say, Liberals are the true enemy of freedom (And common sense, and life, and capitalism, and common sense, and justice, and free thinking, and business, and innovation, and our american way of life, may it rest in peace!)

Spec Ops toilet paper.....

you'd like it Don

I would!

That old Case still keeping up with the workload?

It definitely has Ash!

Its been somewhat dormant during the winter. and since spring the ground has been too soft to trust it in the dirt. It would slide all over creation I suspect.

Will have it out shortly mucking about

Looking forward to the AAR


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Parts ordered!

Holy crap! You need a federal license for off-road diesel in TX?

We probably have a half dozen or more plastic 55gal drums at my work, I don't think anyone would care if you took them Don. Just throwing that out there...

I get them from the nearby tire store. THey give them to me.

No questions....

FWIW, I was thinking disconnecting sway bar for the rear since you stated " 70%-80% of suspension articulation occurs in the rear", as well as JR's comment about the weight in the rear - a sway bar on the rear might make you feel more planted to the road when towing.

Anywho -- carry on :)

I am ordering a Hellwig rear sway bar as soon as my military discount approval shows up at XPD Diesel.

I had no idea they offered that, a 10% discount, and a price match + $5.

XPD had it for $302. I found it for $296

296 - 5 = $291

- 10% = $262

That works for me!

since the differentials for the Ram Power wagon and the duramax are the same now, you might "acquire" a QD set from one to test it out, you know for posterity and all. I think what Ryan and all are trying to get at is you commented you didn't want to lose articulation in the rear where you needed it most, but also wanted to add a sway bar. with the QD concept you get both. You're not doing more than you need, or converting it into a mulch bed destroyer, just enough to get what you want out of it. (I wonder if I sound like you to your wife trying to sell her on some new piece of equipment you "need" to purchase).

Point of order:
Axles do not disconnect, the saw bar does
and
Dodge has a solid front axle
Chevy has the IFS

Not exactly the same

And its the front sway bar which disconnects

Does the PW even have a rear sway bar???

These guys are prepping and training...Are you ready to respond?

https://clarionproject.org/isis-threatens-us-boasts-new-weapons/

So. I'm trying to regain some manliness after the expose on my Greek salad...

Between the ribs and this I hope to regain some cred.

Blistered shishooto peppers. Mix of olive and grape seed oil. Coat the peppers. Liberally salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet to very hot on the stove top while the broiler in the oven is heating up. Toss the peppers in the skillet and then place under the broiler until we'll blistered. Don't mind the smoke. It had to be very high heat to get the blister and not wilt the pepper.

Remove and place in a bowl, add additional salt. Sprinkle with feta or goat cheese.

Make a quick sauce. Sourcreme mayo lime juice and hot sauce. Salt and pepper.

Eat and discover the addiction.




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Hmmm...Interesting

^^^ All you people are temporarily fired...Let's say for 30 min. I see any posting by you knuckleheads and, why, I'll threaten you again! ;-))

Quote from: Flyin6 on May 24, 2017, 09:48:10 AM

Quote from: nmeyer414 on May 23, 2017, 10:30:16 PM

you must have one heck of an EPA disaster somewhere there on your property............

Funny, but I never even thought about that

Socialist states sure have left their mark!

Too bad we can't do some sort of cleanup on the socialist problem ;-))

Now we're talking.

The hand pumps are a bit of a work out, but certainly doable.
Builds character I think is the saying...

Yea!
10 pump strokes per gallon X 55 gallons = 550 push/pulls

It's all good, one is conditioning for football already...this should play right into that. With the rowing and push-up pump action and stacking up that rock wall, that boy is gonna create casualties. Well, he already checked that block!