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Kansas City Tacoma Crew - 816/913

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Sociopenguin, Nov 5, 2017.

  1. May 26, 2023 at 5:34 AM
    Slashaar

    Slashaar Trail Limo Supreme & Certified Hole Massager

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    That sounds like paying through the nose to me.
     
  2. May 26, 2023 at 5:50 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    To be fair, some jobs should be done in a shop
     
  3. May 26, 2023 at 6:36 AM
    Sociopenguin

    Sociopenguin [OP] 2 Fang Engineering

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    In reference to just about anything......a great man once told me, "You have to ask yourself, what is your time worth?"
     
  4. May 26, 2023 at 6:57 AM
    apowers

    apowers '23 TRDPro6MT Solar Octane

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    Agreed, plus the parts and labor are warrantied at the shop. Sometimes that peace of mind is worth the extra $$$.
     
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  5. May 26, 2023 at 7:17 AM
    Juisebocks

    Juisebocks Commander of the Inglorious Badger

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    "Stock+"
    My employer and I often disagree about this.
     
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  6. May 26, 2023 at 7:32 AM
    Sociopenguin

    Sociopenguin [OP] 2 Fang Engineering

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    I have no disillusionment about "my worth" but starting to wonder what 20 years of attendance and seniority has gotten me.
     
  7. May 26, 2023 at 7:54 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    :rofl: :bananadead:

    A watch and commemorative plaque?
     
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  8. May 26, 2023 at 8:38 AM
    Sociopenguin

    Sociopenguin [OP] 2 Fang Engineering

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    I ironically have received a couple of both of these over the years. "Fairly cheesy" of the variety.
     
  9. May 26, 2023 at 8:54 AM
    Slashaar

    Slashaar Trail Limo Supreme & Certified Hole Massager

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    Pizza Parties.
     
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  10. May 26, 2023 at 9:21 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    I like pizza
     
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  11. May 26, 2023 at 9:38 AM
    Slashaar

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    Raises and benefits are better.
     
  12. May 26, 2023 at 11:53 AM
    Juisebocks

    Juisebocks Commander of the Inglorious Badger

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    At my current workplace, 20 years earns a $20k vacation for the employee and their family. The rest of the benefits up to that point are meh though. Not sure I'll make it that long... so I consider it a non-existent benefit lol

    Pizza can kick rocks. Especially if provided by an employer instead of anything except a pat on the back.

    Back pats, "good job's", and pizza are a net negative in my book.
     
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  13. May 27, 2023 at 12:48 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    To be clear.... I like pizza.

    Not as a corporate "good boy". I just like pizza.

    Gona get into a nasty negotiation regarding benefits (or lack thereof) at the dealership.... Between that and stupidity between service writers, I've been dreading going to work for the past two weeks.

    And THAT.... Is not a good sign. I gave up way too much for this crap.
     
  14. May 27, 2023 at 4:21 AM
    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    The headache of knowing it’s done right or not too
     
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  15. May 27, 2023 at 4:22 AM
    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    Same
     
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  16. May 28, 2023 at 4:48 AM
    ResearchMonkee

    ResearchMonkee Techn9cian

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    Morning, folks.

    Is this an easy fix or replace entire thing kind of fix? I imagine the DRL's were cooking after a long road trip somewhere.

    IMG_6039.jpg IMG_6040.jpg
     
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  17. May 28, 2023 at 5:56 AM
    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    I’d replace, that’s just me though. Did you use factory type bulbs or upgraded ones?
     
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  18. May 28, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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    Anyone had a cab mount relocation installed by a fab shop in KC? Needing to get mine done but not sure who to use. Thanks!!
     
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  19. May 28, 2023 at 6:46 AM
    ResearchMonkee

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    These are the factory bulbs as far as I know.
     
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  20. May 28, 2023 at 7:52 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Seems to happen on the older trucks. I'd replace the entire assembly tbh
     
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