spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 The clapped out minivan lives on. Sunday’s afternoon project has the pos driving like new. New brakes too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted September 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: The clapped out minivan lives on. Sunday’s afternoon project has the pos driving like new. New brakes too!! Lets make it a competition. You stay in that and Ill stay in f 350 long as they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Nice....get an alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, steve from amherst said: Lets make it a competition. You stay in that and Ill stay in f 350 long as they last. 230,000 on the van. What’s your truck got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: Lets make it a competition. You stay in that and Ill stay in f 350 long as they last. I want in on my 22 year old F150 rust tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted September 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, spin_dry said: 230,000 on the van. What’s your truck got? 247,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted September 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, Mainecat said: I want in on my 22 year old F150 rust tub. miles ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: Nice....get an alignment Kill yourself with a strut.🥩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: miles ? 200k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, f7ben said: Nice....get an alignment There’s a 10 day wait. Scheduled it for the 10th. It tracks straight and no funky bump steer. So it’s still close. Everything else was tight except for a rear differential rubber dampener that also got replaced. New cars are really amazing for how long they last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted September 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: There’s a 10 day wait. Scheduled it for the 10th. It tracks straight and no funky bump steer. So it’s still close. Everything else was tight except for a rear differential rubber dampener that also got replaced. New cars are really amazing for how long they last. JUst had a tie rod , alignment and new boots up front done this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Kill yourself with a strut.🥩 They’re easy. Autozone has free rental spring compressors. Just make sure everything is indexed properly on reassembly. About 20 minutes a side with an air ratchet. The strut tower bearings were a little dry, but intact. Popped off the seal and regressed em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: 247,000 You got the jump on me. How’s it run? I did a used oil analysis and aluminum and iron were slightly elevated. I figured that might be because of synthetic oil is cleaning out some nooks and crannies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, spin_dry said: They’re easy. Autozone has free rental spring compressors. Just make sure everything is indexed properly on reassembly. About 20 minutes a side with an air ratchet. The strut tower bearings were a little dry, but intact. Popped off the seal and regressed em. I meant Ben lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted September 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, spin_dry said: You got the jump on me. How’s it run? I did a used oil analysis and aluminum and iron were slightly elevated. I figured that might be because of synthetic oil is cleaning out some nooks and crannies. runs like a top. f-350 supercab 8 ft bed , loaded with wire , copper , brass fitting and gets 17.4 to the gallon.And still a real comfortable ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, steve from amherst said: runs like a top. f-350 supercab 8 ft bed , loaded with wire , copper , brass fitting and gets 17.4 to the gallon.And still a real comfortable ride. Nice. Take care of em and they’ll last a long time. That’s really good mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just New Hampshire inspected last Thursday and passed....told me this is the last year....told me that last year....lol New front tires today and battery last week. i factory ordered the truck in Oct. 97 . It’s my rolling man space and stinks of cigars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: runs like a top. f-350 supercab 8 ft bed , loaded with wire , copper , brass fitting and gets 17.4 to the gallon.And still a real comfortable ride. What year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, Mainecat said: Just New Hampshire inspected last Thursday and passed....told me this is the last year....told me that last year....lol New front tires today and battery last week. i factory ordered the truck in Oct. 97 . It’s my rolling man space and stinks of cigars. Well seasoned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) I see French hanging below. He probably has 500 kilometers or something on his Citroen Edited September 30, 2019 by Mainecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, spin_dry said: Well seasoned. Anyone that complains of the smell ...get the fuck out...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted September 30, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, Mainecat said: What year? 06 oil burner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 58 minutes ago, spin_dry said: They’re easy. Autozone has free rental spring compressors. Just make sure everything is indexed properly on reassembly. About 20 minutes a side with an air ratchet. The strut tower bearings were a little dry, but intact. Popped off the seal and regressed em. Should have just bought the loaded struts. I did my sons Camry 3 years ago and put loaded struts on, really easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted October 1, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 1, 2019 We have a bunch of Ford rangers like 4-5 all with 250+k on them..The bodies are all rotting apart, but still run strong. We had a Dodge Caravan with 327k.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 Just now, snoughnut said: Should have just bought the loaded struts. I did my sons Camry 3 years ago and put loaded struts on, really easy. Most of those are junk. Hopefully you got a good set. I only use KYB or Bilstien for struts and shocks. Neither make a loaded set for an AWD sienna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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