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Winter air in the spare

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by casey2012, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    casey2012

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    do you all carry a barometer to check the thickniss of your tires sidewalls when you you have it in 4 wheel drive
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:41 PM
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    Don’t forget to apply plenty of grease on the muffler and all exhaust piping to prevent freezing and corrosion. :crapstorm:
     
  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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    Bear spray in your cabin air inlet will help keep animals from trying to take shelter in your vehicle.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    Don't forget to add MR & MR'S T. bloody mary mix & Vodka to prevent your windshield washer fluid from Freezing
     
  6. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    People saying sea or table salt are clueless. Any vehicle owner worth his salt knows that Himalayan Pink Salt is the best.
     
  7. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    I tried that one but the water froze midair before hitting the window.
     
  8. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    Then the Frozen water hits the Ice and breaks it up
     
  9. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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    What about rock salt?
     
  10. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    I'd say no that is only good for nailing assholes you catch breaking into your truck.
     
  11. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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    So my uncle is a bit of an explosives expert (he’s the one who showed me how to light my farts on fire) and he said all of these de-icing techniques are very ineffective. He said lighting off a stick of dynamite in you car will produce just enough of a shock wave to knock off any residual ice and frost on all the windows plus any painted surfaces. He said if it’ll work for breaking off dried cement from the drum of a cement mixer truck why not ice on a window?
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    I like a fresh coat of super77 spray adhesive on the steering wheel to maintain good control in icy conditions.

    Also, those metal Jerry cans full frozen gas can be thawed by throwing them in the campfire or on your stove - they’re NATO spec and can handle it.
     
  13. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:28 PM
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    After changing out the winter air in your tires, don't forget to shoot yourself in the head to prevent the overall dilution of the gene pool. This part is crucial
     
  14. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Redneck de-icer.
     
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    I like using that trendy pink Himalayan salt.
     
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    Is that like Walter Whites Blue stuff? Or?
     
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    Its that salt my ex girlfriend likes spending an extra 5 bucks an ounce on
     
  18. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    How much is a teenth?
     
  19. Dec 16, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    More than a Niinth but less then a Eleeveenth.
     
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    Probably like double a fifth huh, or maybe there’s a discount.
     

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