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Messages - EL TATE
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« on: June 14, 2018, 04:37:20 PM »
yeah, that was just the 1st search result. spicer or moog would be better choices
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« on: June 11, 2018, 01:50:56 PM »
I've got a cover coming for the GM in a few months w/ fill and drain magnetic plugs when you're ready.
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« on: June 11, 2018, 11:40:08 AM »
Get a hold of ol tater, he has some great lube locker gaskets for that rear diff.....
That is true, but knowing he's already been through that wonderful experience, maybe we'll save that LubeLocker gasket for the next oil change 
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« on: June 07, 2018, 06:15:40 PM »
yeah, what the smart guy there said.
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« on: June 07, 2018, 01:05:11 PM »
I had to bench bleed the GM master on my wagoneer for several hours... then got the power bleeder hooked up and still watched bubbles for another 1/2 hour until it was cleared. Older masters just aren't as well engineered and there's a lot of space for air pockets.
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« on: June 07, 2018, 12:20:20 PM »
They can take a REALLLLLLLLLY long time to bleed out since you can't really get a power bleeder on them.
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« on: May 31, 2018, 06:08:59 PM »
Isn't NCIS Navy? bwahahaha
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« on: May 31, 2018, 10:28:13 AM »
Work begets work. Paint 'er green sir.
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« on: May 30, 2018, 10:53:50 AM »
Welcome! I'm sure at some point Koot will log in, see your post and give you everything you need, but I'm sure that someone on here will be able to get you pointed in the right direction shortly.
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« on: May 29, 2018, 10:14:51 AM »
Guess it has the 9.5 rear, not a bad option really. Mileage reports will be nice after a little break in.
even better, with the 6.2L they come with the 9.76, gm's version of the dana 60.
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« on: May 25, 2018, 12:12:15 PM »
5.3L is 9.5-1, 6.2 is 11.5-1. I had them mixed up.
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« on: May 25, 2018, 11:30:19 AM »
Dave, my wife had a 6.2l in a Denali. It wasn?t that we couldn?t afford the vehicle or the fuel. However, it annoyed me how much fuel it drank regardless.......
But, it did run well granted......
I don?t mean it in a negative manner but when ya really look at the cost difference in 14 mpg and 18 mpg for a average years driving. $3.00 a gallon. 15000 miles a year that?s $2500 in fuel vs $3214 which really is only $700 bucks difference. But it does hit you if you drive a lot more than that. Or if your lookin for distance with out fill up.
So if we talk about $700 bucks for that much HP knowing he likes Boost (we all like BOOST) I would say get the 6.2 and live it up
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Doesn?t the 6.2 like mid or premium fuel too?
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Ken, slap me if I'm wrong here, but aren't the 6.2's low compression, and should be able to run on 87oct?
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« on: May 24, 2018, 10:52:06 AM »
Depends on the county and regs I'd bet on that black mold remediation.
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« on: May 24, 2018, 10:07:26 AM »
That looks really awesome Nate. Good work.
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« on: May 24, 2018, 10:03:33 AM »
I had the joy of going to the body shop today because someone with questionable family lineage ran into the side of my truck and drove off with out a note or anything! Right rear door is messed up so now the question do I turn it in on insurance, pay for it or just drive it? Something for me to think about.
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Depends on insurance. we've been hit in parking lots twice, and our insurance covered it all without raising our rates. (less deductible of course) Our un-insured motorist rider is pretty good. if it's just the door skin, and not any quarter panel stuff, I would just pay it out of pocket, depending on damage it might be less than your deductible would be.
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« on: May 23, 2018, 01:53:58 PM »
[Indian fella, thick accent (dot not feather)] "Good afternoon Mr. Brian Hudson this is officer John Bunnell of the department of the IRS of THE United States of America in Washington DC, in AMERICA. We have officers on their way to your location to arrest you and collect your tax payment if you do not pay right now. (Me) "Wow John, promoted to from Sheriff to officer, that's pretty awesome, good for you!" (Him) "Sir this is a very serious matter, and I need to confirm your address location right now!" (me) I thought you were already on your way!? You know, the government sure doesn't give your agency the good equipment, I bet the NSA has my address, you should go ask them!" (Him) No sir, this is the IRS from the United States Government in WA DC!" (Me) "Yeah John, I gotcha. Hey I have to go but it was nice chatting with a celebrity, keep sending us those extreme police chase videos!" He was calling 3 times a day at one point but has not called back since... I kinda miss ol' Johnny now... 
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« on: May 22, 2018, 12:19:54 PM »
I get the feeling selfish for asking, then you feel worse for being told you shouldn't feel guilty. Ask and receive, He can't help if we don't ask for it. I'm lucky my primary job isn't too physical, but I've been hurting pretty bad since the rear ender and the cooking gig has been rough. Asking for help has been a real struggle. You're definitely being prayed for my friend. Do you have anyone else there at the shop? I have a lot of calls from AZ and can direct traffic your way for installations if you like? I don't know if you take on diff work, but I have a pretty good track record for referrals.
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« on: May 22, 2018, 11:33:19 AM »
I hope her dad had a heart to heart with her. Perhaps an apology from her is coming. I understand the pain felt about a project made by so much of your time and effort being senselessly destroyed in seconds. Was her dad in the truck too? If I had a place for it Id come get it. It?s still a great ride!
I'll echo this. I'm hoping the magnitude of her error has her speechless and in shock, not knowing what to say to you. Here's hoping they step up to the plate and take care of you.
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« on: May 22, 2018, 10:51:52 AM »
Why do you even need the dually anymore aside from the everything is bigger in Texas mentality?
New truck - what color will it be? ;)
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I'll keep the dually for the weekend place and when I need to haul something heavier than I'm comfortable with in the 1/2 ton.
And you don't even need to ask the second question
not the dealer I'm working with but just an image I grabbed off the net
That's from out by me Tex. What is it with you and buying PNW trucks, NW Motorsports wasn't enough to scare you away? (I know you're not working with them, I did read the post, just getting my chuckles in)
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« on: May 21, 2018, 04:57:53 PM »
Dave, that looks amazing. I was blessed by the gravel fairy and got to spread out 4 yards by hand because the driver didn't want to snag my power lines with his bed. (sissy).
Maybe a sissy but it would most likely been one of the last things he did while working for that company....Place looks nice Tate. Since you like to mow grass, we are only a short drive and a long ferry ride away and have a couple mowers ready to go.
I know Bob, I didn't want him taking out my power lines either. My forearms wish he'd been gutsier though  I kinda miss the JD and mowing the 1.25 acre of the old place, since now it's about 10 min for the little strip out back. really don't mind mowing his mess to keep the front of the housing looking lived in.
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« on: May 21, 2018, 02:10:42 PM »
That's my neighbor's Prius. he likes to keep grass out front and come up 1-3 times a year to mow. funny but this last time he came all the way up from south Seattle to mow it was already done for him...
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« on: May 21, 2018, 02:08:17 PM »
Dave, that looks amazing. I was blessed by the gravel fairy and got to spread out 4 yards by hand because the driver didn't want to snag my power lines with his bed. (sissy).
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« on: May 21, 2018, 01:13:52 PM »
So thinking of rewarding myself. Either a nice watch or another truck.
Thinking 1/2 ton gasser crew cab 4wd as a DD and parking the dually at the ranch.
Not sure I like the 2019 and may be able to get a deal on a 2018 Chevy/GMC.
I?d like to be able to tow 7000-8000 without turning 6000 rpms
Thinking 5.3 or would you guys recommend the 6.2
Might even consider cloth seats and cover them with ballistic seat covers so I can remove and wash them
Wondering how the Silverado compares to the Ford F-150 in terms of price and equipment and longevity?
Thoughts ?
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Just make sure you get the 3.42 gear ratio towing package. the 3.08 and 3.23 options make the transmission hunt for gears constantly in town, and cause it to generate a lot of heat. Dad's trans was smoked in 2 months of general usage, no abuse, just didn't take it out of OD in town. Warrantied out of course, but pretty lame for a new truck. (2016) Both he and my co-worker are very happy now that they've changed them out to the 3.42. makes the trans and motor work together, not fight each other.
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« on: May 21, 2018, 12:16:48 PM »
NO!!! Phil that's just terrible. I assume there are pics out there waiting for Bobby or someone to approve. Sorry to hear about this, I really liked this build.
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« on: May 17, 2018, 01:05:08 PM »
Mr. Chicago over here has got some salty comments for Beantown, lookout! lol
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« on: May 16, 2018, 06:27:48 PM »
My old neighbor was from Taos originally and had family that would ship him the hatch chilis. Best tacos ever came out of his mother's kitchen.
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« on: May 16, 2018, 11:32:07 AM »
Cool!
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« on: May 15, 2018, 06:43:01 PM »
Lookin real sharp there buddy.
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« on: May 15, 2018, 05:13:05 PM »
Participation.
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« on: May 15, 2018, 10:19:58 AM »
Both of the Staters that came to the scene told me, "good thing you had that hitch on there, could have been a lot worse for your rig!" love those guys.
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« on: May 14, 2018, 11:24:27 PM »
Oh I was in the wife's Yukon. Their 2017 Civic isn't fairing so we'll
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« on: May 14, 2018, 07:04:18 PM »
Wrists, shoulders, and neck are my worst issues. this actually happened last weekend, and I wasn't that bad off, but last night I went to set a case of water on top of the fridge and nearly dropped it on my head when my arm refused to raise it over my head.
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« on: May 14, 2018, 05:58:36 PM »
And to answer my own question, "the trailer hitch of said immovable object goes through the core support, radiator, and contacts the engine block, nullifying this law of physics".
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« on: May 14, 2018, 05:56:46 PM »
Give up? I'll give you a hint: This is MY immovable object
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« on: May 11, 2018, 06:36:42 PM »
More:
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« on: May 11, 2018, 06:34:38 PM »
Final stages have come here gents. She's done it all, and in the pic with the long bar going across the body, she's adjusting the alignment of the rear axle. funny thing is, when we set it up, it was dead center and didn't need to be touched. just worked out so well for her and I'm a pretty proud papa. we'll start practice racing here in the next week or so and I'll get to post some action pics.
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« on: May 08, 2018, 05:13:10 PM »
Is anyone actually paying for tire rotation and balance these days? I had been using les shwab for some of the wife?s stuff but they just tried to charge me $120 for my truck. I laughed and said I would go back to Jacks tire & oil
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When I worked there Dave, it was free rotation and tire balance for life if you bought the tires there.
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« on: May 08, 2018, 05:04:27 PM »
Hey there sir, is the magnum awd or just rwd, and is it a 3.5L or 5.7L motor? 2.82 ratio smells like 5.7L which is dealer only complete assembly... 
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« on: May 08, 2018, 04:59:17 PM »
285k on my 01 jetta 2.0L before I got run off the road and totaled. 1 timing belt, one head gasket, 1 clutch and 1 throttle body. it had a host of "built on Friday" problems, but I believe had it not been totaled out I'd have had it for another 100k easily.
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« on: May 07, 2018, 04:37:08 PM »
That's no bueno on the magnum diff. $$$$$$$$. what year is it?
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« on: May 04, 2018, 04:20:49 PM »
Yep, my 8 year old shepherd is named maynard. His akc registration name is something like der K?nig Maynard
"Learn to swim, learn to swim, learn to swim"... 
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« on: May 02, 2018, 02:01:00 PM »
^^^ Forgot about that! Good imagery there! ^^^
That TERRIFIED me as a 10 year old kid. I think I even repented for sneaking a watch of a pg13 movie after!
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« on: May 01, 2018, 12:45:57 PM »
And that's why the promise of Judgement from God exists.........and Hell.... 
I like to imagine the shadow demons from the gem that is Patrick Swayze's "Ghost" dragging them down into the sewers on their way there Mikey.
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« on: May 01, 2018, 10:45:06 AM »
Got a little more rock wall work in and did the final grading on the newly created falt area.
Whose Lexus? You must have really improved the road for that to be able to get in there.
Edit: just read about the daughter in the c-max thread. Yikes!!
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Youngest Daughter
Hospitalized at the moment
Needs surgery to repair one or both of the breaks.
Likely will happen Wed/Thur. Still waiting on doctor politics to play out. She is on Morphine, OxyCodone, and Tylenol! (All at the same time
And you can bet your arse that we are watching that very closely. This is how people get addicted to opioids! 
I got hit by a car when I was 10. Joe Namath knee destruction and double compound fracture on the lower leg. I got the morphine in the ambulance but then went into shock and respiratory shut down. they had to give me the overdose med, Narcan I think, which fixed the problem, but I had to ride out the full pain for several hours until surgery, so I really get her ordeal with travel to the hospital. although now my pain tolerance is somewhere north of "oh I guess that finger really is broken, huh." Good thing is, even with kidney stones and other such painful nonsense I don't really need anything stronger than advil anymore so I don't have to worry about those devil drugs causing strife. I really hope she recovers quickly and PT is easy for her. Nothing worse than struggling to get back to just normal.
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« on: May 01, 2018, 10:17:52 AM »
Really sorry to hear that Don. Prayers sent, I hope she's resting well now.
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« on: May 01, 2018, 10:14:36 AM »
Beat me to it Ryan. lol
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« on: April 27, 2018, 06:01:57 PM »
I was gonna call the "screed" a bull float, just what I've always heard them called. Also, always thought Portland cement was a type of concrete, like the nice smooth stuff without all the rocks. I knew about washed and brushed finishes, but always thought everything was a variation on concrete. good to know.
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« on: April 27, 2018, 05:58:48 PM »
1st looked like a t&t on the shoulder, lower neck. He just looked really tired and needed a nap right there.
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