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I went through 2 batteries in my Tacoma first 2 years because they were covered under warranty. Last year when the second one died I said the hell with it and went to Interstate.

 

Lift is in, back is shot. Wasn't without issues - rear spring front shackle bolts are seized to the bushings. Had to remove the AALs from the donor leaf packs and install them in the truck's springs while they were still in the truck...

Still needs an alignment.

As Crusty the Clown would say "it's not just good, it's good enough!"

 

Well at our advanced ages most of us are close minded to new things

Another day closer to the grave

 

They are pretty decent batteries and decent folks to work with. And, since that's all they do, they know all the applications and you're confident when you leave that what they sold you is going to work.

 

Afternoon everyone

Just got back from the car show and I'm tired , sitting in a non shaded parking lot with the sun blaring down . Was maybe only 15 cars there and only a few worth noting about

There was 67 Dart GTS with a 572 Hemi , 71 Plymouth 383 Road Runner and a custom built 1948 Peterbilt built on a 1 ton dodge Cummins chassis running a 12valve Cummins . A lot of the High school kids liked my Camaro but not enough to win any awards

I did however win in the raffle and won a Raiders blanket

 

Raiders ???! Lol
My youngest daughter is a die hard raider fan .
I love her anyway !!!

 

I looked at that blanket and almost declined not wanting it when they called my raffle ticket #

That blanket will probably never be used and eventually round filed or given to another car show to add to their raffle

 

Got nothing to do with being closed minded. It sounds disgusting.
Have you tried hog urine ice tea? Thats where you make ice tea out of hog urine. Ive heard its good. Have you tried it? No? Why not? Closed minded?

 

I did have to laugh at the counter guy at O'Reilly. The battery in the truck was from NAPA. He runs the number and says it was a special application. When I told him what it was out of he said " if we don't have a battery for a 98 Tacoma, we just need to close our doors!". So he ran the search by application and they about 15 of them. I went with what they had only because they're 5 minutes away, all the discounts got me a battery cheaper than Interstate and it's a 3 year. Interstate is across town. But I spend plenty of money with them at work so I don't feel bad.

 

Looks good. That job is a bitch at our age, isn't it? Took me a week to recover.

 

Oh sweet Jesus!

I'm all sore now, wait till tomorrow...

 

Ive been thinking lately, and I think I have decided.
I want a 2nd 3rd or 4th gen 4runner. Preferably 2nd or 3rd.

 

Ya, but I did completely replace the rear leafs, not just add a leaf, so that might help you.

 

I tried to do that. I had TSB leafs with the AAL already in them as a swap. Couldn't get the front bolt out, so I had to disassemble 2 sets of leaves to harvest and install the AAL.

Anywho... The elixir for sore muscles and stressful days. Life is too short to drink cheap liquor.

 

I just drink hog urine directly from the hog.Yuumm

 

Oh boy, now I have half a bottle of tonic water left. Mom always said wasting food was a sin. I guess I need to remedy that situation.

(@Kolunatic) Fair warning - goat pictures may be coming in the near future...

 

It's been local beer for me today and sangria margaritas for the misses. Got to keep cool and hydrated.

 

Did u check for a draw?
i usually go 7 years then I replace regardless.
My 22 year old boat is on its third set of batteries.
must be all those "ACCESSORIES " you have. Lol

 

@bucktales You didn't go out on the water today, did you? Windy up here. I can only imagine what it's like closer to the storm down there.

 

You know it costs you lots of money if you start thinking.