AZ BS Thread 4²0

Finally drove the Tacoma yesterday. The steering wheel shake is gone now! And I can't notice the wear on the tires now on the rear axle. Do you guys really get alignments? I want new tires every 10k miles and since that is a couple years for my truck I just toss the worn ones an buy a new set and wheels usually. I do like the Method wheels.

 

Ohh well

 

Touche... Im used to having to look through the back windows... Or mirrors...now its mirrors with the rtt

 

Speeking of heeps I will be running Desoto on the 8th of April with 10 other heeps I will be the only taco. @RPS1030 be ready for a phone call for the trailer or we could just get @justlookin abd some other tacos to pull them out one by one.

 

Alright guys... need some help..

Many of you have met my parents, some of you know the Business predicament they are dealing with. Times have been better.. Anyways, my parents'car just died on them. It was their only vehicle and they are in a tough spot currently. It's an 03 Monte Carlo 3.4 v6. Heads are cracked and it has 165k on it. The car is only worth a few thousand probably. They were quoted $2500 up north for a shop to do the swap. Parts look to be around the $700 range. Heads around 300 plus gaskets, misc materials, etc.

I am trying to help them figure out the best option. My mom called and gave me a heads up that if they decide to try and tackle the swap themselves, if I could come up and help.. absolutely.. but.. is it worth it? I really want to see them just get out of this car.. but they are on a tight budget. Enough to maybe have it repaired at a shop, if the price is right. I would much rather them have it fixed, then try and do it ourselves. I just know it will turn into a bigger thing and I don't want them struggling anymore than they are currently. That's just more stress they don't need right now.

Do we try and fix it and hope it gets them by until they are in a better position? Do we just let a shop do it? Do we scrap it for as much money as possible and get some other cheaper car (would switch to truck) to get them by? Lookin for some pointers or info.. Shops, cheap vehicles to get them by, opinions... Thanks in advance guys..

@05TacoRunner @RPS1030 @Aw9d @4Running Daily anyone else..

 

X2

 

That's my thinking too, and what I told them. They need out of that.

so.. the craigslist search starts I suppose. A truck would be ideal.

 

This is what I'm trying to avoid. They dont need anymore stress or mishaps. Thanks Ryan.

 

Anything with a bed that will last em a while is all that matters.. lol fullsize is a plus just because my Stepdad is a big dude.. 6'4", ex football player.. so a pre-taco/tacoma might be too small.

 

dump the vehicle. Its not worth fixing it. If they can get into a car for the same money that is more reliable. Probably wont be pretty, but everyone Ive known to have those monte carlos had it because it was a good deal when they bought it. Not because it was a great dependable car.

 

I think this may even be too small.. but something like this.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/6062846048.html

 

They bought it brand new.. lol it lasted a while.. plus me driving it back in High School.. lol

 

well, if your pop is a big guy, he'd have to try it. I remember my dodge and my dads dodge pu had terrible lumber when new. Other than that, my dads gas burner ran well. I had a diesel

 

Im almost 6'8" but I can fit into a single cab fullsize

 

good to know! Appreciate it man.

 

@Aw9d



proguardauto.com

He has done a few of my vehicles, has always done a great job at a very good price. I have recommended a few people now, they have been happy and recommended people as well.

Guys name is Johnny, owner.

 

Any Fishermans in here? Want to start fishing again, haven't done it in years. Any spots for Saguaro Lake?

 

This. It's just not worth repairing that car.

 

Headed back to AK to fish in June...

Edit: don't know shit about fishing in az... @TaylorU might be able to help