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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Jul 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

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    This weeks progress.

    Removed/demod old 8x10 deck, moved rock that was under said deck and removed sod for new deck. New 8x16 and 10x24 decks going in.
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    Footings/Pads installed, new fabric and rocks put back where 8x16 deck will be going. They shorted us 5 footings/pads. Should be delivered this afternoon, but I wrapped up after putting that rock back in place. It'll be raked/leveled later. Rock will be removed from pad locations and fabric will be cut.
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  2. Jul 16, 2021 at 1:23 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Niceeee
     
  3. Jul 16, 2021 at 1:26 PM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

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    Not today! I drank 2 gallons of water.

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  4. Jul 16, 2021 at 1:28 PM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    I meant to work, not the weather.
     
  5. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:10 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    Love the ol' T100s. Always wanted one...but for some reason never pulled the trigger.
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:12 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Nice.

    That's more like early spring/late fall kinda work right there.
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:13 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Good evening OEMers. My brother and his wife are in town. We don't see one another very often. Should be a pleasant visit
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:17 PM
    Trikster

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    Rolled 111,111 last week. Rosie still going strong. I desperately need brakes and a fluid exchange... New apartment owners don't allow ANY working in the parking spots now.
     
  9. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:22 PM
    BananaMan

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    That's a moment when a buddy and a 12 pack to use his garage/driveway and spare hands comes in handy!

    fwiw, you're welcome in my driveway/garage anytime :cheers:
     
  10. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:49 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Evenin' Kevin.

    Find an Autozone or Advance Auto near by and claim a corner spot. They couldn't care any less if you wrench as long as you clean up when you're done
     
  11. Jul 16, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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    As long as you don't drain your oil down their storm drain...
     
  12. Jul 16, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    they've got those really convenient slotted drains right there in the lot....which is for oil and which is this 'storm drain' you speak of?
     
  13. Jul 16, 2021 at 3:20 PM
    BananaMan

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    Oh, my mistake :rofl:
     
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  14. Jul 16, 2021 at 4:16 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    True. Don't do that

    I've seen guys drain their oil into the catch pan and literally get up and go dump it in the recycling tank. Those places are completely chill about wrenching.
     
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    I would do that if I was competent by any stretch. Also, my health right now makes that a non starter for me. When I could do stuff at home, I would pull stuff off one day then rest. Next day I would put stuff back. Last day would be my safety check and road test.

    I’ve been quoted almost a grand for brakes all around and fluid replacement. Three shops, all within the same price range. I had a forth shop quote me a super cheap price, but I found some BBB complaints about them using used parts, but passing them off as new. Not going there.
     
  16. Jul 17, 2021 at 1:45 AM
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    Morning to the people of the stock universe.
     
  17. Jul 17, 2021 at 3:07 AM
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  18. Jul 17, 2021 at 3:32 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    :pccoffee:
     
  19. Jul 17, 2021 at 3:43 AM
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    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Morning Bill :hattip:
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2021 at 4:15 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Good morning Buck
     
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