Midwest West Meets/Midwest BS Thread

is that the quick shifter you have?

 

No, it’s a hydraulic throwout bearing upgrade

 

@Cav_BluTRD is this the kind of lift your relative has?
can i get something like this portable on my driveway?
with enough space in the middle to do heavy maintenance safely

 

Like this ^
It’s not portable. They make portable lifts though. They’re expensive.

 

https://www.kwik-lift.com/products/kwik-lift/

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-7000ext/

Or get 4 ramps

 

those are pricey at ~$1500 but if i can crawl around on my knees with adequate headroom it may work
just no real heavy lifting that is heavier than my tires
i may need to also change my transmission mount if the rubber is aged and causing vibes and/or replace driveshaft

 

Get a good jack and jack stands

 

they make jackstands that can put your vehicle up high enough to walk around underneath on your knees safely with adequate headroom?
i have not really ever seen anything like that

 

https://www.discountramps.com/race-ramps-16-inch-restyler-ramps/p/RR-RESTYLE-16-DR/

 

No
But you can get on a creeper and roll around.

 

maybe you can, i sure the heck cannot at my age and early onset of rigor mortis and still feel safe

 

It’s a creeper. It rolls. Take your time laying down. It’s like a bed.

 

And when you get tired of working you can take a nap

 

i know what a creeper is, i have a really old one in the garage that i vaguely recall rolling it over my finger once a really long time ago

 

Time for a new one.
That’s some skills to roll over your finger.

 

possible 2 feet of snow forecasted north in the Dakotas and MN this weekend, ... only going to see a bunch of rain tomorrow with possible flurries here


Dangerous Winter Storm this Weekend

12/27/2019 | From KSFY Television Meteorologist Shawn Cable

A powerful, long lasting winter storm system will impact our entire region this weekend. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for most of South Dakota and large portions of Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota from tonight through Sunday night. Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and blowing snow are all likely this weekend and will make travel difficult if not impossible at times.


Areas of snow, sleet and freezing rain will develop across central Nebraska and move northeast into South Dakota by early this evening. In Sioux Falls, light snow will develop by early to mid evening and continue through tonight. Sleet and freezing drizzle will likely mix with the snow at times late tonight into tomorrow morning. 1 to 3 inches of accumulation will be possible by daybreak tomorrow.

Rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow are likely throughout the day tomorrow. An additional inch of snow accumulation will be possible with over a quarter inch of liquid precipitation possible. Freezing rain and snow will continue through Saturday night changing to all snow by Sunday. Several inches of additional snow accumulation will be possible late Saturday night, Sunday into Monday. On Sunday the wind will increase and that will create areas of blowing snow that will last through Sunday night and into Monday.

As of now, it appears that the heaviest snow will fall north and west of Sioux Falls. 6 to 12 inches or more will be possible across much of central and northeastern South Dakota. Wind gusts from 30 to 50 mph will create blowing snow/blizzard conditions from Saturday night through Sunday into Monday

This is a dangerous winter storm system that will have a significant impact on travel throughout the entire weekend. We will have updates as this storm continues to develop.

 

maybe it just got pinched, idk
i did not weigh quite as much that long ago, early 20s

 

Harbor freight is your friend. Get one of those nice jacks. Some stands. And a creeper.

Boom done.

 

Just got one of the Long Reach Low Profile ones.
It's pretty sweet.

 

are those about $100? Daytona brand?

i am still sporting a pure Japanese made floor jack that is probably 50 years old lol
not sure where my Dad got it from long ago