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Build Threads / Re: 3+3 2500
« on: April 10, 2019, 04:46:21 PM »
Sure doesn't look like much for a dmax harness.

5802
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 10, 2019, 03:58:23 PM »
Don did own a hummer a time back, could it be?

5803
Fitting,,,,,,

5804
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 01:21:19 PM »
UTV will be simple enough, but those top end brands are 5-10k easy used.

Out of state I see what I want for under $7k, they want 10-12k here!!

Want a 20-24ft deckover tilt bumperpull, 14k GVW.

5805
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 10, 2019, 01:07:33 PM »
No pictures,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

:popcorn:

5806
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 01:03:10 PM »
They show about 12k new. No year listed, trying to get it now.

Should sign for the land next week, A trailer is no on the list along with the above. Containers are all over starting around $1000.

5807
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 12:31:19 PM »
I like the specs and reviews for it and believe it is an older model, 2010-2012, price is right, $2500.

Not looking for a race/hunting UTV.

5808
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 11:14:23 AM »
I know how you fell about JD, but I found a killer deal on an 825i Gator.

Full glass cab, 50hp, 122 hours and protective parts.

A little drive but only $2500

5809
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 09, 2019, 11:17:25 PM »
Won't be top heavy with all that down there.

I may have to do airbags too. The deaver springs are made for flexing and have no overload. And I will be towing.

Sure will be cool to have it sitting on the wheels.

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 09, 2019, 09:19:20 PM »
 :popcorn:

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 09:02:45 PM »
UTV almost needs its own thread with all the ways it could go.

5812
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 07:41:47 PM »
There are some hill, but nothing I would call steep, YET.

The west side seems to have a nice gully going through it. Access is from the side to, for now.

Going to get a side buy side, but not to break the bank with. Many of you guys own em, what should I stay away from?

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 07:11:13 PM »
Never heard of them before, stuff looks good. I still think a BH will do more of what I want.

I see great deals on them on the east coast. Trailers are 1/2 the price in TX.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 02:59:23 PM »
Soil is a sandy/dirt mix. I had no issue walking around for some time out there (actually the best I have moved around in several years, 40 lbs lost help)

I love all the input guys. I have operated a couple skids and regular backhoes, which I am leaning towards. 4x is a must and the BH gives me a little suspension and a little more versatility I believe (correct me?) because of the 3 point options. Trenching, drilling and lifting things. Budget is a concern, but 20k is not out of the picture, probably 30 for a new package deal.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 12:11:02 AM »
Skid steer may be the way to go then. Doing post holes and having a hoe attachment would be great too. Even see small trenchers that will come in handy as I want no wires hanging around.

I think the 580 is way to big for my use. Used to beat the crud out one when I worked on a ranch.

Trailer is a debate too. Something haul the tractor easy and around 16-20 for longer materials. Actual flat bed, no wells sticking up.

Dump trailers are always handy. Plus it can haul a good size tractor and then spread gravel/dirt too. But loading materials can be a pain.

5816
Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 08, 2019, 11:52:31 PM »
Don't think you need that much heat, they will soak it up.

I used sharkbites on moms house, worked great.

5817
What are you building? / Re: Shawn’s new Hippyland Home
« on: April 08, 2019, 11:50:58 PM »
That is a lot of mud!

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 08, 2019, 09:36:32 PM »
Skid steer has come to mind. Don sure gets the use out of his.

Trailer, container and tractor will be first. They all go together.

5819
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 08, 2019, 08:05:24 PM »
I saw many vids about how and not bury them.

Starting with 1 at least for equip when not there and the search for a tractor begins.

Suggestions on that. I see lots of Case 580s out here. One guy I talked to just got a Mahindra. I guess green machines are out?


Yep, hauling water sounds good for now. Only issue there is want a few trees that may suck a lot up. Figure a 2500 tank from TSC will be a good start and even a good backup if a well is drilled.

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 08, 2019, 08:00:17 PM »
Pics of her on the hood!!  :laugh:


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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 08, 2019, 07:34:15 PM »
Panhard bar looks good.  Not sure I concur on the bag placement, but keep us posted


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Me too. Might add some variables you don't want.

That size sticker on the hood, nice but extend the clear and make it matt, no glare!

Koot, do you have pictures??

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 08, 2019, 07:08:25 PM »
Looks like a guy could bury a couple containers into the side of that hill yander.

Easily, a million things are going through my head.

This is the view that I like for what I build. Plus it is behind a knoll so you don't see the 2 other houses in the area.

Dave, it varies around 150ft right there. High point is just below the peak (north corner) in pics. It really drops over the west ridge to a nice run off.

Once the water is figured out, lots of trees. Allowed 1800gl a day, but they don't monitor.

Oh, there is always room for throw away politicians,,,,,,,,,,,,, :rolleyes:

5823
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 07, 2019, 11:14:45 PM »
Yep, if your used to that it does. It is not always the land, it what you get because of it.

5824
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 07, 2019, 10:30:00 PM »
On the above pics, first is the faded sign that caught my eye and the road up to the area. Very good road but maybe not for cars in weather.

2nd is the end on the road. Prop goes right from the right edge to just under the peak, 1/4 mile.

3rd is road going in and the guy working the lot next store. (there is a bobcat in there)

5825
Hide Site / My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
« on: April 07, 2019, 10:22:59 PM »
I have been looking on/off for several years in the Reno area for land. I need to get out of Ca and all the things they keep doing and telling me I can do. Taxes and cost of living is another reason. I retired a few years back and this has been something I wanted for a long time.

My parameters are 2-3 hours driving time so day trips or working weekends don't kill me. Reasonable 12 month access and no HOA. No dirt plots or on a main road.

Dirt is going for nothing, like 5k for 20 acres, nicer lots are going for 1-2k/acre+, real nice is like buying in Ca, nuts and they had HOAs!

Talked to several real estate agents who pointed me to the Palomino Valley area north of Sparks. I had been looking around Carson/Mindenville/Dayton, but prices were nuts and much of it was dirt! The area looked OK about 20 min north of Sparks. Plus it had all the shopping you could want within 20 minutes driving.

I had set my mind to 20+ acres and started searching al the land sites. Most lots were around 40 acres. Some were way out and way up high, others were low in the valley but over priced since it was "horse" land. Several caught my eye, but you really don't know until you look.

I searched and found about 10 lots to look at this weekend and was not thrilled by any. They were OK, but either to far our, up high or had terrible access.
This was my second time up there feeling it out. Talked to a couple owners up there that loved it, asked about wells and the POA (basically a road maint. agreement)

While up on 1 of the higher lots I looked down and saw an area that looked pretty nice. I figured what the heck, lets go look. Saw a few lots with real estate signs, but most were lots right on the road or with houses (out of budget) and I drove a "for sale by owner sign" and thought what the heck. Called and asked about the lot. It was 52 acres for just under 2K per. He tells me where it is and I go up. About 10 minutes later he shows up points out where it really is and has the maps to go with it, lot right next store was just purchased.

So with that I walked around really seeing what it was. With what I had seen I really liked this. Rolling mountain area desert with plenty of vegetation, no real trees though. Power right to the edge and the road stopped there too. Couple houses on the next ridge with good roads and the road ends at power poll.

Called the guy back, we met, I made an cash offer and cut a deal well under the 2K per acre. Left a small deposit and and supposed to sign in a week.

52 Acres, power, no water or septic. Only real issue is water which I will haul in for awhile. Wells I am told are going 600 ft to the tune of 20-30k. Septic I can do.

Now a day later and I still fell really good about it. Washoe has some great mapping with dead on lat/long GPS. Kids and wife like the info too, win/win  :laugh:

Couldn't get far back enough for full pics but here are some teasers. Look at Sparks, Pyramid Lake, hwy 445 and 443, place and X over that and you are close. Well as close I will put here  :cool:



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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 07, 2019, 10:09:13 PM »
Nice idea on the flapper.

5827
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 07, 2019, 07:00:03 PM »
Looks more like piling it up there,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :evil:

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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 07, 2019, 06:56:35 PM »
 :likebutton:

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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 07, 2019, 12:10:23 AM »
Looks good, glad the knee is doing ok.

Just put a down on 52 acers in Palomino Valley.
You know the rules.  Picture


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In the morning, on the road.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 06, 2019, 09:22:33 PM »
Looks good, glad the knee is doing ok.

Just put a down on 52 acers in Palomino Valley.

5831
Faith Discussion / Re: Prayer Request thread
« on: April 04, 2019, 10:45:43 PM »
Added also.

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Build Threads / Re: 3+3 2500
« on: April 04, 2019, 04:19:29 PM »
Mine are on a 2x6 centered, figured it would be OK,,,,,,,,,

5833
Build Threads / Re: 3+3 2500
« on: April 04, 2019, 10:10:39 AM »
Its DANA heaven!

Watch the HF dolly. Mine are outdoors covered set up the same way but now are shaped like a U. Then the wheel broke on another and HF does not have replacements.

5834
There were like 3-4 pieces in those huge boxes. Total waist as it would fit into 1 box easy.

Does look nice though and moved it into the sub for now, less the springs.

5835
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 03, 2019, 11:48:21 PM »
Cooler holding up well. Pic is around 1500 and left it open for a few minutes. About 1 inch of water.

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 03, 2019, 06:57:06 PM »
 :popcorn:

5837
Who is AT?  American Tire?

 :likebutton:

And I stand corrected, the wheels have a little lip  :cry:

5838
AT called and said come get these, they are in the way. How would that be?

5839
So the lift came in today. This is just a 4-6 NTBD from Cognito, front shocks and rear springs. Looks a little over packed as the one I sold fit into a box 1/3 that size.

Somehow limit straps got added?

5840
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 03, 2019, 11:10:16 AM »
Speaking of optics, I have been looking at thermal stuff. ATN seems to be the "go to" and now owned by flir. Pulsar gets better reviews.

5841
Build Threads / Re: Ramcharger Rebuild
« on: April 02, 2019, 11:24:36 PM »
Hey, you wouldn't let me move there!!

Inheritance tax only if over 5 million.

And we have moonshine. Several bottles still awaiting my use.

Oh, and the mag ban is gone for now.  :laugh:

5842
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 02, 2019, 11:19:42 PM »
Get factories if you do that. I only use my rear view to look inside, outside mirrors for outside,,,,,,,

5843
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 02, 2019, 11:16:32 PM »
So onto a diff subject I got this Lifetime cooler at Wally for $78. Looks vacuum formed vs roto molded and this is the 28qt, vs the 55.

I like the flat 1 handed latches and mostly flush sides less the handle. Handle is just OK being a rigid tube that can be folded either way and locks up. No drain either but for the size it is not a big deal, yet.

So I throw a 10lb bag of ice into it and 3 drinks (unchilled) to do the longevity test. Its around 65* at 1400 and I will open it up every day like you would when in use.

So 24hrs later it has about 1/2in water in it, and all the drinks are cold.

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Build Threads / Re: Ramcharger Rebuild
« on: April 02, 2019, 10:57:18 PM »
Lucky stiffs. My wife just loves it here, her cousin near Sac says paying more here is worth it (another Gov employee)

I'm stuck for a few years but he plans are in place for my exodus as the kids get in school.

5845
Build Threads / Re: Ramcharger Rebuild
« on: April 02, 2019, 10:38:50 PM »
That is really not a bad price for what they are, Thx.

5846
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 02, 2019, 10:09:03 PM »
Are you worried about the blind spot out that rear window now with that organizer?

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Reverse camera,,,,,,,,,

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 02, 2019, 10:05:04 PM »
Just have them limo out the whole thing. Sucks at night sometimes using the outside mirrors is all, never use the middle anyway.

Yep, a lightbar across the lower part would be great and the straight ones a cheaper. Just got a 46 incher for $45 on fleebay.

Congrads on another grandchild. Hope I have many years before that.

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Build Threads / Re: Ramcharger Rebuild
« on: April 02, 2019, 10:00:22 PM »
Oh, don't get me started on Ca again. Did our taxes and was OK with the Fed, Ca took 1/2 that back and she made 20k less last year.

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Build Threads / Re: Ramcharger Rebuild
« on: April 02, 2019, 09:56:14 PM »
Nice work for a driveway. Have to remember that for the burb, but not this driveway!

I like the work stands too. HF has some taller ones but those look about the right height. Is that HF impact too?


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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 02, 2019, 09:03:02 PM »
 :beercheers:

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