AZ BS Thread 2.0

Not really. I have to bring all my lunch, water, etc out with me because we are literally in the middle of no where with nothing but 1 porta toilet. No shade, no nothing. So what ever you bring is what you have.

Depending on what we are doing I can usually find 10 minutes to shove a home made sandwich (or a subway since its open 24/7) into my mouth. Today was only 82 out here and I went through 6 32oz bottles of water and 2 gatorades. At least its not july out here. Last year in July it was 122 in the shade of my truck.

I complain but I like the job because I get to blow stuff up. But it still sucks.

And yes, I do get overtime. I get paid from the time i leave my hotel room until the time I arrive back which is usually about 17-18 hours a day 6-7 days a week until testing is done. It pays for toys, bikes, the truck, and parts for my 67 firebird.

 

490 for rebuild/balance/replace rear half. Ouch.

Gonna be getting my lt racing ucas rebuilt, then pull diffs, front, and rear for rebuild. Whole they're out, ill finish the driver side rear bearing I never changed, I've done the others. Put in the ucas. Diff drop. New cv axles (again, stupid boots). New lca bushings. Maaaaybe new spring bushings at top of shock tower. And maaaybe steering bushings while I'm at it. Both diffs will go to az differential to get done right, and regeared. Maaaybe while I'm at it ill drop tranny/transfer case to get rebuilt as well. Then bumpers and sliders. Theeeen shell and rack. Aaaaand done until my motor goes. Ill keep eyes open for a 3.4l that I can slowly rebuild in the meantime. Considering sc as it will be a offroad vehicle, but afraid of reliability of a sc on the trail, more parts to go bad.

 

sup fellas ... got a good feeling on interview .... any of you guys been to well bar in scottsdale? Will be there every saturday during college football from now on for ducks games, owners a huge fan also .... anyway ill find out in 3 weeks if i get to join your fine state and FINALLY leave california in the dust

 

Shit dude I'm debating following my work to cali hahaha

 

Do the steering bushings. They are around $20 and make a huge difference

 

How do I know if I need to replace the seals on a front diff that isn't in the truck

 

Archery javelina and deer hunt this weekend can't wait

 

Isn't in the truck? Replace em. For how cheap rtv is, do it

 

Yeah i have it out. what do you mean? do I need to replace the rubber seals where the cv's go in

 

No its the one he couldn't get the bolt out of.. but we got it out last weekend.. couldn't you fill it with fluid? Or an air hose and see if you can feel the air through the seams? Idk. Lol. I'd say just replace them too.. since Its off the truck anyways. Should be easy.

 

Yeah im looking around for what part I need

 

That straight shaft right?

 

I have that, Im talking about the oil seals

 

Ooooh, its an actual seal not just a sealant?

 

Yes!

 

But I dont know how to replace it lol

 

Woah! I didnt know! Lol. Hmmm.. just go to vatozone.. see If they have them or the part number.

 

Sounds like the best plan to me!

 

1. VatoZone

Also known as AutoZone. Grease monkeys like to call the store "VatoZone" because many Vato types who work on their rides regularly shop there. Also, Vato types can also often be observed working there.

 

15 bucks huh they are trying to make me pay out the nose!