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Messages - EL TATE
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« on: December 21, 2022, 05:39:04 PM »
04 yukon, body control codes, door codes, all traced back to faulty ignition switch. if you recall, GM had a bunch FALL OUT of the steering column on people. several deaths. just not enough for a full blown recall. same issue on the denali, turned off w/ key out and just kept running. if you have ANY jiggle up and down in the lock cylinder it's junk. I believe that you are in the same year group for the cylinder. problems showed up in 04+ models and they did nothing about it until 2014.
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« on: December 21, 2022, 10:21:55 AM »
It's... it's an escort... WAGON... the energy spent typing up the blog was more valuable than the car. He should pay the truck driver a disposal fee for helping him out.
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« on: December 20, 2022, 06:54:08 PM »
officially took possession Sunday. you can't really tell w/ all the white stuff, but it's an old golf course they let go to a nature reserve behind us. new course down the street. Steelhead and salmon stream through the property as well so checked off all my boxes. The Acadia does very well in the snow, but doesn't have much for ground clearance. since it's paid off i might find her another Yukon this time.
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« on: December 20, 2022, 05:44:57 PM »
Woke up in the new place to 15" of snow overnight and another 6" since then. finally stopped snowing around 1:30pm and is a balmy 12*F. for those of you who didn't know, the only real pleasant thing about southern OR was the house and the golf course, so we are back in WA up in a little town called Birch Bay. a little further back from the water's edge this time, but only about 3 min, and elevated, so no more floods, lol.
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« on: December 19, 2022, 05:25:16 PM »
messy is right. if you have ever ordered anything of weight from me, you might remember the shaped foam packaging. same stuff as what you've got there sam, but in 55 gal drums that we squirt into bags and quickly place in the boxes before it sets up. sometimes, we have a little fun and toss them around , but if they bust open... i have two hoodies now that look like a giant seagull had a bad meal and flew over my head.
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« on: December 19, 2022, 12:04:00 PM »
Tate, you on this thread?
What do you say about the truss kit for the front axle on my JT?
Seeing all that welding, it no doubt is going to put a bunch of heat into those tubes...Good idea or snake oil?
Real deal on this one; not so much breaking as it is bending ever so slightly and putting strain against inner axle seals and having seal failure lead to axle failure. trussing is a good idea in this guy's book, but sleeving works too. i do not sell components for either job however.
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« on: December 14, 2022, 06:46:50 PM »
I think jeeps logic on this was you will normally never see 8th. A couple people I know that have the Rubicon in stock form said the same thing it rarely goes into 8th. Just jeeps way of of getting the MPG up so CAFE/EPA doesn't come knocking
That's an interesting theory.
But
If
It
has
the 8th gear, why not take advantage of it?
So, Tater, since you know as much as I do about shops in my A.O....Who do you recommend I go to for the transformation?
Cincinnati driveilne or whoever put the LML together, they did a great job. in KY proper, Peck's customs in Wickliff does a lot of these but they are 4.5 hrs away. next up would be the V3 Jeep Shop in Louisvile.
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« on: December 14, 2022, 05:16:52 PM »
Sorry man. Good thing it's caught in inspection though rather than proven in the air.
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« on: December 14, 2022, 05:15:13 PM »
I think I heard that many are going to 5.33 for the larger tires. You have a smallish V6 engine and the power is higher. Thats just 4% lower.
Both you and I have the Dmax geared at 4.56 with 35 tires. Even that torquey thing likes around 2k (70mph).
we went through all the numbers, and if it's a dedicated moab rock bouncer 5.38 would be ideal, but for his general use and not living at 6000 ft like some hippies, 5.13 will give him a small break on fuel mileage and still get him into overdrive when it should.
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« on: December 12, 2022, 03:34:24 PM »
Sophie has influenza A now. looks like it made it out west. worse off than when she had covid... not surprised.
I love answers like Jaspers; satisfied the requirements and still got a chuckle.
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« on: December 09, 2022, 02:45:10 PM »
well i think all REALMEN are chevy guys at heart (except for that darn hippy out in MT now) but i sell them more dodge stuff than GM lately. could go 50/50; tell em I sent you and you could get a discount or upcharged, lol
Tate sends anyone to my shop it’s double….. 
see, 50/50.
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« on: December 09, 2022, 02:44:25 PM »
As you already know, the Kali trick is to make it against the rules, build out anyway and fine you for non-compliance annually, but you get to keep it. sounds like this guys taking pages from their books.
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« on: December 08, 2022, 06:47:52 PM »
well i think all REALMEN are chevy guys at heart (except for that darn hippy out in MT now) but i sell them more dodge stuff than GM lately. could go 50/50; tell em I sent you and you could get a discount or upcharged, lol
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« on: December 08, 2022, 03:54:07 PM »
Update on the Dodge. I finally got a hold of the original shop that worked on it. They plugged in and did some stuff I don't understand and its good now. He did ask if I was pulling a heavy load when everything went haywire because that is probably what caused it. Well duh. it's a dually with a farm license. He gave no further explanation. The guy was a jackhole, but he didn't charge anything.
So, we have a juiced up 6.7 that might go goofy next time I pull a heavy load. Some of you gave suggestions on different shops. Once we get through the holidays, I will be contacting some of them and see what some other options are.
How far away from Gretna are you? Jess and Sean at Husker Diesel are good customers of mine that I trust. big Dodge guys.
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« on: December 08, 2022, 01:47:36 PM »
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« on: December 07, 2022, 06:20:57 PM »
Hey Timmy, you and Bubba know how to do chimneys and stuff? nope, but we'll figure it out... jes gotta cut a hole right?
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« on: December 06, 2022, 03:38:25 PM »
I'm sorry Nate. I got you.
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« on: December 05, 2022, 06:54:24 PM »
Without the clutter;
Cool shot JR
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« on: December 02, 2022, 05:52:57 PM »
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« on: December 01, 2022, 05:21:56 PM »
my coworker gets to replace all the gutters on the south side of his house and a good portion of the west corner; little early winter storm in Mukilteo dropped an alder on his roof edge, sliding all the way down and tearing the side and front gutters off. he's not as handy as you are though, so we're all taking bets on what sort of injury he comes back with next week.
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« on: December 01, 2022, 05:19:23 PM »
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« on: December 01, 2022, 12:45:39 PM »
More curious what your super tire shop guy says.
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Meh, I’m more curious what Randy’s ring and pinions official response is…….. 
Well aren't you a daisy, lol. Checked in with the ICON fellas on this, and the working theory is that the AEV mods included longer than stock wheel studs for the thicker AEV wheels and possibly a different style lugnut as well, but it's just a theory as lack of complaints does not negate the existence of an issue. Glad you got it solved before you lost a wheel or worse!
My sole interest in this is to prevent anything from happening to anyone else. Dunno what the response should be, not my lane, but a correct pitch, open-end lug nut would solve for all...
Well, I just got off the phone with the "right" person. Turns out we failed to upload notes to the wheel part numbers indicating the necessity of lug nuts for most applications. Fixed now, and even the greenest of salespeople won't be able to ignore the bright red flashing note in our system, thanks to you. Sorry for the headache, and glad nothing was damaged.
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« on: December 01, 2022, 10:02:39 AM »
More curious what your super tire shop guy says.
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Meh, I’m more curious what Randy’s ring and pinions official response is……..
Well aren't you a daisy, lol. Checked in with the ICON fellas on this, and the working theory is that the AEV mods included longer than stock wheel studs for the thicker AEV wheels and possibly a different style lugnut as well, but it's just a theory as lack of complaints does not negate the existence of an issue. Glad you got it solved before you lost a wheel or worse!
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« on: November 30, 2022, 10:49:17 AM »
Does the 44 use axle clips or pressed bearings? Clips might give a little play, but not 1/4, bearings should be none.
Bearing retainer at axle tube end flange, 4 bolts
Unfortunately the Gladiator models and wide track wranglers have a history of rear axle bearing issues. like Shawn said, double check your retainer bolts and retorque the lug nuts which you should always do after 100 miles post new wheel install. end play like that on a bolt in shaft is NOT normal.
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« on: November 30, 2022, 10:47:34 AM »
That is a very nice outfit, hate to see you damage it while out showing off the new wheels.
Wish I had held out for a Rubicon model when I bought my Jeep. Running on the frozen snow going uphill would be so much easier with the front lockers.
Adding a selectable up front wouldn’t be a huge undertaking……
OK, talk to me goose.
Why do I need selectable hubs? Thinking about it, I can't come up with a single reason. I toss it in 4WD Hi at any speed, then right back out again if necessary (I'm imagining...)
I think he was talking to Bob about putting a selectable locker in the front of his Jeep. I could be wrong, but since I’m Air Force and you are Army, I’m almost assuredly right.
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Hate to vouch for airforce, but he's right.
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« on: November 23, 2022, 04:10:28 PM »
They DO fit OEM wheels;-) shot you an email.
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« on: November 23, 2022, 02:41:02 PM »
OWN! they will continue to operate independently, but yeah they are part of the RANDYS family now. CARLI and ICON and DYNATRAC. No, sadly nothing for GM yet, but I wouldn't count them out in the near future.
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« on: November 22, 2022, 04:39:19 PM »
good to follow up, even though it's scary. praying for you
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« on: November 21, 2022, 12:48:04 PM »
Welp.
Doc was happy with how things looked this morning.
Lost the IV from yesterday. New one in now…
A bit of a pin cushion the past few days.
I still look like I just did 10 rounds with someone.
But do feel “better” and think we’ve got this now.
Not out of the woods by any means yet and I’m fully aware. I’m so not used to having to look after me.
Two sick days in a row, other than when I had surgery don’t think I’ve ever used two in a row.
I’m not walking the lake this weekend as I’d planned but that’s me putting me first. The guy I started las week with is going and that will be my news.
Whatever the fluid in my cheeks and eyelids is I can’t afford to freeze. House bound I am till I’m over this.
Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers.
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Did I miss the actual diagnosis Sam? what are they calling this? and sorry Dave, booze and antibiotics are no bueno, especially if they have him on something like Flagyl or Cipro.
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« on: November 17, 2022, 04:24:31 PM »
Take care of yourself. I know a little something now about ignoring infections now, lol. surgery scars are healing nicely though. we'll pray for ya Sam.
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« on: November 17, 2022, 01:56:54 PM »
My guess flinging rock and sticks.
I’ve had more than a few sticks come visit my body on the quad in swamps.
Go straight through the plastic.
The metal plate up front stops them.
My non truck opinion.
This. big lug M/T tires can launch big rocks etc.
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« on: November 17, 2022, 01:56:03 PM »
looks like a dermoid cyst, which will not go away on its own sir.
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« on: November 16, 2022, 01:33:11 PM »
So not ice fit to travel yet.
The sounds it made told me one more step to wet. Lol.
About 1.5” of not the best at that spot.
Will check again this weekend.
Should be gtg now.
Started this project cause I don’t have enough to do..
Started leaking the last two weeks in the water. Something broke again. Lucky me. I get to find out how a boat is made…
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after hunting for my leak for weeks turned out to be the 1 way valve on the bilge exit port was no longer 1 way. wish you luck sir.
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« on: November 14, 2022, 06:45:06 PM »
Congrats JR
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« on: November 14, 2022, 06:42:59 PM »
 when you're a teenager i think you automatically qualify as the laziest person, so I guess i fit that "give the hardest job to the laziest person and they'll find the most efficient way to do it" trope. My shoulder and I just didn't like swinging the maul, and after i started sharpening the axe myself, life just got easier.
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« on: November 11, 2022, 05:52:58 PM »
Whoo boy, next to Lacey, WA that's one of Nate's all time favorite spots! if it were terraced and jungle it would be a Brazilian favela. I can see why they want to get out; homeless here is better than having a home there!
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« on: November 11, 2022, 11:07:39 AM »
considering you have the splitter inbound this is sort of a moot point, but when I was a lad living at home we had a firebox similar to Don's but inside. very small burn box with a larger external box and fan system plumbed into the hvac to circulate hot air. very 60's high tech. anyway, it was small like i said so any fire required extra splitting and for doug fir that is well seasoned, you really only need a good sharp axe rather than a maul, takes a lot of the strain out of it. i used a super old version of these newer german splitting axes where it's got a little wedge built into the face kinda like a hybrid, but in 5 or 6 swings i could take the quarters down to manageable size without breaking a sweat or messing up my rotator cuff.
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« on: November 10, 2022, 04:22:34 PM »
With the recent back surgery, she will not allow me to pick up a double cheeseburger without cutting it down.
Anyway, good continuation to a crappy start of the day.
I feel that Chief; post surgery I had a battery go out and had to phone a friend to help lift and lower the darned thing. nice score on the scratch n dent.
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« on: November 09, 2022, 03:56:40 PM »
Yeah if you guys remember when my tcase blew on the lb7, they paid me $8700 and towed it, with 285k, 3 bad injectors, questionable front diff and completely rotted rockers. got a call 3 weeks later from the sap that bought it for $15k, asking me what all was wrong with it when I got rid of it. But yeah, it has the cool factor and they might be willing to throw money at you.
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« on: November 08, 2022, 04:59:25 PM »
Don,
Have you thought about calling the car dealership you picked the burn up from? They always have cool stuff and yours might just fit right back in on their floor ya know
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I could, I guess. But being all modded up... But, ya, maybe
Edit: Message sent. If he buys it, you get the credit for suggesting it. ;-)
(TRN will back me up here) you might consider reaching out to NWMS (northwest motor sports) they like all kinds of modded up stuff and might be willing to even transport. could be worth a few minutes of your time. nearly every truck they have is custom or modded in some way. not always the best to buy from mind you, but that is their market.
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« on: November 08, 2022, 12:40:23 PM »
yeah, it's upshifting, but possibly not into 7 and 8. try manually shifting on the highway and see if the RPM answers the questions. the automatics are pretty nice since the TCM recalibrates for the tire size which is why they did the 8 spd in the 1st place.
I think I was a couple hours ahead of ya, Tate.
Had a post-op Dr appointment to drive to today. I set the cruise to 65. It was climbing the hills all the way up into the low 3,000 rpm range, but on level ground, I could see it shift a couple more times and finally settle in just under 2,000 @ 65 indicated. The mileage is holding pretty strong now showing 18.7 for the first 1/4 tank since the last 87 octane fill-up.
good deal that'll increase as you drive it and break it in too.
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« on: November 07, 2022, 02:36:11 PM »
yeah, it's upshifting, but possibly not into 7 and 8. try manually shifting on the highway and see if the RPM answers the questions. the automatics are pretty nice since the TCM recalibrates for the tire size which is why they did the 8 spd in the 1st place.
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« on: November 07, 2022, 11:28:25 AM »
99% chance you are not geared correctly for the tires. for most gladiators with addons and 37+ rubber 4.88 is a minimum requirement. you're likely to get away without re-gearing since it's a rubicon, but the trans will thank you for the change if you do it. Automatic right? I'm betting you're not touching the overdrives in its current configuration.
Very nice jeep BTW.
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« on: October 27, 2022, 10:27:03 AM »
Got through the spinal surgery OK...Hurting like two people
He removed a segment of Disc which was sticking into the spinal cord channel and said he cut away some bone spurs
On Oxy at the moment, and it hurts BAD! I can't imagine what this would feel like without that strong pain med. Mouth is dry. like, really dry. Can't pee yet...That could be a problem, but God has it
The prognosis for recovery is excellent...Just have to suck it up for a week or so
they had me on dilaudid after mine and it barely touched the pain. prayers for strength big D. you got this. keep up on the fluid intake and softeners like dave was saying and you'll make it just fine, and better on the other side.
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« on: October 27, 2022, 10:21:43 AM »
I wanna know who got the high score and gets their initials on the screen.
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since i was "essential" and driving into work 88miles round trip daily, and getting groceries for my older neighbors when they were all terrified to go out in the beginning, i'm betting my numbers were pretty high...
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« on: October 26, 2022, 12:37:21 PM »
at least you're one step closer to off grid now.
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« on: October 26, 2022, 12:13:45 PM »
"they are 100% infallible!" "most of the time, well some of the time, OK you'll still get it but not as bad... ok it might still be bad... um hey have you had your flu shot yet?
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« on: October 26, 2022, 10:51:22 AM »
we had one go up mid august in a hay field here in OR, about 109 that day. same same, had just enough time to bail out of the tractor before the cab was engulfed. luckily they had finished bailing and were just foolish and idling in the field when the chaff took, but the fire was containable which is a major win in my neck of the woods.
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« on: October 26, 2022, 10:48:33 AM »
Please pray for my family as this is the anniversary of my son passing. Been a year already. God is good.
I try to imagine them up there with God waiting on us, chuckling at all of our idiocy, knowing it will all be OK. God bless
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