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Old May 11, 2024 | 04:28 AM
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I bought the 85 4-bolt main 350, a steering column, and an engine stand.



Old May 11, 2024 | 05:23 AM
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The engine looks clean enough to eat off of
Those are the GM columns that you can steal the vehicle in less than 4 minutes
Overhauled about a hundred, post theft, to get them back on the road with a working key
Old May 11, 2024 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
They texted me. One shop wants 240 to install the coil overs, the other said 360. Just to install the coils over the shocks, not on the vehicle. One excuse, - since covid prices have skyrocketed. Yea right, they must hate that job lol.

Ordered the Gabriels from Rock, one piece units for a fraction of that price. Returning the others, which are also Gabriels as it turns out. So it's just a swap at RA, Only charging an extra 8.50. Much cheaper way to go .
That's the only way to go. Also... for the pressed in bearings, I've started replacing the whole knuckle. Not too much extra in price, and way faster.
Old May 11, 2024 | 09:33 AM
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All three of my pipe wrenches were under that car removing that inner tie rod. Man they really cram that ting in there lol.

Vice grips and a BFH finally prevailed.
Old May 11, 2024 | 09:44 AM
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Moved the 98 this morning....been parked under the wrong tree, damn pigeons. Connected the battery and it fired right up as usual.
Old May 11, 2024 | 10:58 AM
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Glad she is in Utah!!
Been running from her for decades.
She only paid for the boyfriend experience for one night.
Just another reason I don't drink alcohol anymore......


Originally Posted by white89gt
OK.... so the 2008's are pressed in, aren't they? My Brother has a 2015 and they are bolt in hub/bearing assemblies.

Hey @ultimatenoobie she's lookin' for you.

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Old May 11, 2024 | 12:28 PM
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I'm about to go pick up Ron from his VA and WV visit this past week. He sent me a lot of pics while he's been there... it's very green!
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Originally Posted by white89gt
I'm about to go pick up Ron from his VA and WV visit this past week. He sent me a lot of pics while he's been there... it's very green!
The jungle grows back every March / April.
Old May 11, 2024 | 03:14 PM
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It's freakin raining. Think I'll make Tacos and pick up some ice cream and jerky for later. perfect trifecta..

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Old May 11, 2024 | 04:15 PM
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So, who got to see the Northern Lights last night? It was a little cloudy here, and all I saw was a slight greenish blue glow.





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