I will use the ST Maxx until Cooper quits making it. mtmuley
Is your mall crawler ready to go?
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rtraverdavis
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Schwab is great, but they are a fair bit more expensive than anywhere around here. Hard to beat the customer service though.Priced tires and an alignment today. I think I’m putting those off a month or so until after an overtime check. I need to check with a different tire shop as it seems they may be cheaper than the local Les Schwab
El Jason
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I use Discount Tire.Priced tires and an alignment today
They don’t do alignments though. I had that done today at a local shop.
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The only thing pulling me towards the Mickey T is the three peak rating, which the Cooper doesn’t have.
Exact same price right now on sale.
Guess I don't know of the three peak. mtmuley
MTLabrador
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Been meaning to do this for a while. Way more clearance for chains in the front now.
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El Jason
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It’s a traction rating for snow and ice.
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MTLabrador
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That thing is pretty sweet.Nice flex with your new jack
I can give them that. Sipe them. mtmuley
Potsie
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Isn’t adulting awesome?
Our AC/furnace is on its last legs. How about we trade bills - your tires/brakes/tie rods for my furnace/heat pump?
Archery1995
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Ahhh nice to read comments from fellow Mechanic/Backyard Mechanics . I wrenched for a few years and it wasn't great pay but I learned alot.
Currently I have a 5th gen rav4 in need of some fluid changes front to back (trans/transfer/diff). Brakes are Akebono pads and PowerStops for rotors that I did last summer.
My go to hunting vehical/mall crawler is my 2010 corolla with 268000 on the odo. Sucker will not die(I won't let it) and by God with some decent studded snows I can get anywhere these overpriced trucks can go....... mostly ...
I think when she finally dies ill break down and get a taco like everyone else
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Currently I have a 5th gen rav4 in need of some fluid changes front to back (trans/transfer/diff). Brakes are Akebono pads and PowerStops for rotors that I did last summer.
My go to hunting vehical/mall crawler is my 2010 corolla with 268000 on the odo. Sucker will not die(I won't let it) and by God with some decent studded snows I can get anywhere these overpriced trucks can go....... mostly ...
I think when she finally dies ill break down and get a taco like everyone else
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Archery1995
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Awesome work! What's your thoughts on that jack your using? Im looking to buy one eventually.
The wife says we need a new hot water heater. Luckily we have money squirreled away for that one
El Jason
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I always hated taking my Dodge in for an alignment. It was rare I ever took it in where it didn’t need something in the front end replaced.
Knock on wood, I just had my Tundra aligned yesterday. Still the same front end parts as when I bought it 100k miles ago.
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Potsie
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I got nauseous when I opened one bid, then I made a few phone calls. Very happy to be in the business I am, now the bids are 60% of that first one.
Back to the original purpose of the thread… my truck is back from the shop, again. Still not “right” - the bed still isn’t straight and it pulls to the right. I’ll be taking it to a second shop to fix what the first shop couldn’t get right, twice.
I need elk season, and in a hurry.
MTLabrador
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It’s brand new, but I like it a lot so far. I usually don’t have concrete to work on, and it’s easy to get a lot of height out of it for taller pickups and trailers. HF floor jacks are some or their better products I think.
Guys in the trades help each other usually. mtmuley
