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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by johneman, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Jan 28, 2022 at 4:36 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I can but only the Ariens has a diff, the toro is locked. I would not be able to turn it..
     
  2. Jan 28, 2022 at 4:44 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Shocks don’t adjust height. Springs do. Sometimes the strut tower bottom retainer maybe a different height. Can you do it? Yea but it’s going to cost you…
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2022 at 4:47 PM
    Travlr

    Travlr Lost in the ozone again

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    Thanks... I was afraid of that.
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    I think the Baja is like my pro suspension. You can’t adjust it
     
  5. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:08 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Right.
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:16 PM
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    Seen somewhere else...

    Men dont grow up, they just get bigger...
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  7. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Well, it would have been awesome! So much snow to practice on!



    Stay warm, and at home, with a clean driveway. That's what I always did.
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM
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    wanna taco What's my name?

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    TRD Sport with a whole Shitload of TwoBitDiddlySquat Running Boards/Roof Rack/Bed Mat; Tint all around; W/Tech Liners; Extant Hard Trifold; P&L; Relentless tailgate mod; Amp Bed Step; TracOne; Rear headrest Delete; rear window lock rod; tailgate EZ hose clamp; Kahtec 3rd lite flasher; Muth Signal Mirrors; 894 (38W) Fog Reverse Bulbs; Seat belt extenders; Seat belt chime silenced; Fumoto Kwik Valve; RideRites/Daystars; Eyebolts; SS D Rings; Viair 70P; Lund hitch Bed Extender; Custom Windshield Rock Chips; ...
    Correction:
    …remember those $600 toilet seats.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2022 at 12:47 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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    If I did it I would have to assemble, make two passes, and then disassemble. I couldn’t fit it anywhere to store it and put the vehicles back in lol
     
  10. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:17 AM
    Devious6

    Devious6 Not your Average College President Emeritus

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    Good morning fellow Porchatonians!

    We had about an inch of snow yesterday - snowed pretty much all day - and have had a light dusting so far. We're predicted to have under an inch and pretty much be done by 8 AM. Just enough to be a nuisance - not enough for the snowblower so I'll probably shovel/plow just to get it off the driveway...or not and let this coming week's warmer temps melt it.

    Lynn and I have an appointment to talk about new garage doors - original were wood covered and 18 years of northwest facing beatings have taken a toll on the lower of the 4 panels in each of the 3 doors...and, of course, they no longer make the door we have so we can't just replace the 3 panels.

    Stay warm and safe out there!
     
  11. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:22 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Morning Marcus.
    I had to rebuild the lower door frame on mine a few years ago. You don’t realize how heavy a wooden door is lol.
    Snow is knocking…
    Going to be an interesting day…
     
  12. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:39 AM
    Devious6

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    Good morning to you!! Watch yourself out there, Mike!!
     
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    He will fly again and he’ll also spend some time as an instructor, since he experienced something not everyone has.
     
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  15. Jan 29, 2022 at 6:02 AM
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    Morning all:

    Interesting, just hope he don't wreck another one! :eek:
    Couple of guys on here served on carriers, I was on one for a couple of weeks and watched them land and launch, those pilots are a special breed, I think you have to be half nuts, maybe fully, to be a carrier pilot, there is very little room for error.

    I believe you are correct @ $600 Alan, there was a big stink about that, but as mentioned they really didn't cost that much, the overcharge was a hidden cost used to fund "OTHER PROJECTS"!
     
  16. Jan 29, 2022 at 6:23 AM
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    Snowing heavily here in SE Connecticut...though it's hard to tell how much snow has fallen (maybe 7 or 8 inches) due to 20 mph winds with 35 mph gusts that rattle the window screens.
     
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  17. Jan 29, 2022 at 6:41 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Blowing really hard here.
    I can feel the cold air in the house..
    And this place has a lot more insulation than most…
    Just the beginning..
     
  18. Jan 29, 2022 at 7:22 AM
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    :pccoffee: Good Morning Porch Peoples! Yard work? No, going to be a hard freeze next week. Don't want to expose the flowers. Now maybe. who knows.

    It'll be that WIND Mike! That's what will make whatever you get more troublesome! Tri-blower would have been epic, even for a pass!
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2022 at 7:48 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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  20. Jan 29, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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    :laughing:, looks like you found a new project Mike!
     

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