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Merc Dr.

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  1. It's Los Angeles! Take a guess. I bet you get it right on the first try.
  2. Try truxsport.com That is the roll-up I have. I can't remember who I actually ordered it from.(probably Summit or Ebay)It has a thumb latch on either side with adjustable tension, and rolls up with the supports attached. I run my boat repair service out of my truck and roll it up at least once a day for the last 2 years. The velcro is just now "starting" to weaken. It still works great and looks good. It does flap a little at highway speed, but nothing exteme. I can make it better if I really pull on it to get it tight, but it doesn't really bother me. It's not making noise or anything.
  3. Merc Dr.

    Mr. P

    I'm guessing that he is dodging that particular paternity test.
  4. I would guess that because he's planning to pull a boat, sometimes the ramps are REAL slippery and the AWD would help in that situation.
  5. Check the rubber boot in the fire wall where the column goes through.
  6. I agree that you should see a chiropractor first. But if still want to hang. Go get yourself a chin up bar from the sports store. They expand in your door jam. In addition, most have "pucks" that you can screw to the door jam for added safety. (You don't want to fall on your head.) Just mount it low enough that you can hook your knees over it. The bar just unscrews like a curtain rod so you can remove it when you're done.
  7. I tow a 26ft. Scarab once a week in addition to running my mobile boat repair service out of my truck. I usually have 500-1000# of tools in the bed and tow a boat at the same time.
  8. I don't know enough to give an answer. But maybe it has to do with the transfer case changing the amount of power ratio to the front and rear tires.
  9. Possible melted harness. Make sure none are laying on the headers.
  10. Junkyard is your fastest/cheapest bet. I had my local stereo shop put in a magnetic sensor that is wired into my stock alarm system. When you drop the tailgate the horn sounds.
  11. That's not right. Sounds like you need more power. I have Kumho STX and I'm not impressed with them in the snow. I don't think I want to toss out a grand for tires until theses are shot though.
  12. Are there any GM mechanics out there that know if there is another box that is the same shape but has a different ratio? Would you have to change the steering rack?
  13. I got an email from this site and thought I'd share a couple finds. Granted they're not cheap, but you can decide for yourself. Hitch cover: http://www.gmextras.com/product.asp?sessio...HNOXFJ05C&s= Black SS badges: They're for the Camaro, but if you want to black out your truck..... http://www.gmextras.com/product.asp?sessio...;pf%5Fid=39078B Tail gate seats: http://www.gmextras.com/product.asp?sessio...HNOXFJ05C&s= Site is rreeaallllyy ssllooww.
  14. Did you actually beat that Stang? Even after he got the holeshot? It looks like he either red lighted or blew the start after he got the holeshot. Looks like he let off for some reason then got back in it. Either way he has a head start on you and it looks like you overtook him.
  15. I hate how loose the steering is on my truck. I love my wife's G8 steering. Anyone know if I can replace my steering box with one from a G8 or some other vehicle?
  16. On a side note....... My tips are behind my rear tire. It's a pain in the butt to keep them clean cuz everything sprays right on them.
  17. I've got an electric cut out on mine. I love it. They sell them through Summit. I have a single cutout on my Corsa sport exhaust system. It's located just before the muffler. You can make it as quiet or as loud as you want. I turn it off when I come home late so I don't wake the wife and kids, or when I want to hear the person next to me , radio, or on the highway to get rid of the drone. http://www.summitracing.com/search/Departm.../?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
  18. Thanx alot! That's the kinda reasoning I was looking for.
  19. You'll be fine. I'm up on the WI/IL border and I have directional sport tires and haven't had a problem. If you're feeling "loose", throw some sand bags in the back. Don't bother buying new tires for one year. The way the weather is around here you may only see snow 2-3 times(or 20 times) hard to say.
  20. It sounds like you had a push. Put a round of wedge in the rear and take a 1/2 pound out of the right front. I was going straight when it broke traction. I'm actually looking for the technical reason. I'm a boat mechanic, so I'm always interested in knowing how things work.Any GM mechanics out there? I would completely understand this happening if the front end was the primary drive and the rear turned slower. This is not the case.(from what I know) Picture 2 gears. 1 big(front),1 small(rear)turning together. If the small one is turning 1000rpm and the big is at 650rpm, how can the big one exceed the rpm's of the little one? Regardless of how much wieght you put on it.
  21. You can rent a picker at most rental places. Probably $25 or so. Rent it once to remove and once to reinstall. Know anyone with a bobcat? Minin forklift?
  22. Don't let them scare you. It's not that hard. Once you get it, you don't have to retake the driving part unless you have a bunch of violations. Here in IL you only have to retake the written if you're picked in a "lottery". The last time I renewed I had to take an eye test. Big F'n deal. No they can't fire you, but they can find a reason to no longer "need" you.
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