teamgreen02 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 53 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Nice! I’ve used Husky brand for years now. Never a single problem with either and they are a fair price. Its a tank, something like 650 pounds. I had them put it in my truck with a fork lift. The neighbor had to come over with his skid loader to get it out. We had to take all the drawers out to put the wheels on and set the top piece on the bottom. Made in Vietnam, not China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Just now, teamgreen02 said: Its a tank, something like 650 pounds. I had them put it in my truck with a fork lift. The neighbor had to come over with his skid loader to get it out. We had to take all the drawers out to put the wheels on and set the top piece on the bottom. Made in Vietnam, not China. Vietnam? Well, if it’s anything like my AC gear. The drawers will be too small to hold anything comfortably. Little gooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Just now, Zambroski said: Vietnam? Well, if it’s anything like my AC gear. The drawers will be too small to hold anything comfortably. Little gooks. The only thing I'm worried about is socket trays. Need to make sure the long drawer is deep enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Angry ginger said: learned my lesson on that one. I'll pay someone to pressure wash the house, did pick up a cheapie electric to wash the cars and to wash down my shed which had gotten pretty gross. Works fine for that but nothing more. I was thinking of picking up an electric unit, just for what you said. A little less hassle than the big gas unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, Polaris 550 said: I was thinking of picking up an electric unit, just for what you said. A little less hassle than the big gas unit. Get a gas one. It will be good for blowing the trespassers on your property away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Just now, Kev144 said: Get a gas one. It will be good for blowing the trespassers on your property away I have a 21 year-old gas one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Zambroski said: Nice! I’ve used Husky brand for years now. Never a single problem with either and they are a fair price. Their old stuff used to be made in the US, including their toolboxes. 8 hours ago, teamgreen02 said: The only thing I'm worried about is socket trays. Need to make sure the long drawer is deep enough. I recommend Hansen brand ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 8/15/2019 at 6:28 PM, racinfarmer said: Their old stuff used to be made in the US, including their toolboxes. I recommend Hansen brand ones. Picked some of the Hansen trays up. Seem nice but the half inch deep tray doesnt fit in my box. I'm not sure if I'll just cut off a bit or go buy something else. Gonna look and see what the options are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Did inner and outer tie rods and sway bar links on my Focus tonight. Not a bad job but had to buy $100 in special tools. Could have rented them but I figured I'll need them occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 29 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: Did inner and outer tie rods and sway bar links on my Focus tonight. Not a bad job but had to buy $100 in special tools. Could have rented them but I figured I'll need them occasionally. I always buy the tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 6 hours ago, awful knawful said: I always buy the tools. Me too, usually. I'm a bit of a tool snob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) On 7/20/2019 at 7:25 PM, Zambroski said: God, I used to do all that shit. Somewhere along the way, I lost interest. Don’t even change my own oil anymore. Just work on my toys...still love that. Didn't you use spring compressors to help with the swap? X2. I’ll tackle most anything if I have the right tools and understand the process. I dont bend like I used to though, and if Im going to be on my knees the whole time, I might just pay the guy. 13 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: Me too, usually. I'm a bit of a tool snob. You look like you have a nice setup. My tools are in rough shape, but they do the job. Ordered a new track for the turbo, so thats todays project, getting the old one off, changing the engine and chaincase oil, gearing and skis, checking bearings etc. Edited August 18, 2019 by DriftBusta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: Me too, usually. I'm a bit of a tool snob. I have a decent toolcase,breaker bar and a small floor Jack when towing. My toolbox in the garage is prettywell stocked with everything I'll need to handle most jobs Edited August 18, 2019 by smokin george 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, smokin george said: I have a decent toolcase,breaker bar and a small floor Jack when towing. My toolbox in the garage is prettywell stocked with everything I'll need to handle most jobs Is that a stocked fridge on the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Is that a stocked fridge on the end? No. A cabinet for larger items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: X2. I’ll tackle most anything if I have the right tools and understand the process. I dont bend like I used to though, and if Im going to be on my knees the whole time, I might just pay the guy. It’s rare I do any work on my cars anymore. But I have a great sled lift (I waited too long to buy) and have a good set of knee pads (I waited too long to start using) to help make the sled work much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, smokin george said: No. A cabinet for larger items Yeaaahh...I’m gonna pretend it s beer fridge tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Zambroski said: It’s rare I do any work on my cars anymore. But I have a great sled lift (I waited too long to buy) and have a good set of knee pads (I waited too long to start using) to help make the sled work much better. Yeah I bought one too a couple years ago too. makes working on them so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 56 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I dont bend like I used to though, and if Im going to be on my knees the whole time, I might just pay the guy. There's a guy on here from NH. Loves working from his knees! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, DriftBusta said: You look like you have a nice setup. My tools are in rough shape, but they do the job. Ordered a new track for the turbo, so thats todays project, getting the old one off, changing the engine and chaincase oil, gearing and skis, checking bearings etc. My shop is getting there. I need to concrete the other half now since I'm running out of room. Might put a car lift in later once I have things where I want them. Need a new compressor soon too. Good you are getting a head start on sled projects. Winter will be here before we know it. Always easier doing things when it is nice out in the fall. Edited August 18, 2019 by teamgreen02 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awful knawful Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, teamgreen02 said: My shop is getting there. I need to concrete the other half now since I'm running out of room. Might put a car lift in later once I have things where I want them. Need a new compressor soon too. Good you are getting a head start on sled projects. Winter will be here before we know it. Always easier doing things when it is nice out in the fall. Car lift is next. Few weeks or so. Just trying to figure out what size I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, teamgreen02 said: My shop is getting there. I need to concrete the other half now since I'm running out of room. Might put a car lift in later once I have things where I want them. Need a new compressor soon too. Good you are getting a head start on sled projects. Winter will be here before we know it. Always easier doing things when it is nice out in the fall. I need a bigger compressor and a car lift too. Todays project got cut short, too friggin hot in the shop and I dropped a T40 torx bit down into the bowels of the sled so I said fuck it for today. Got the fluids drained, skis off and chaincase deconstructed. I like tinkering on them in the fall and then I dont wanna know come riding season. Also realized Im gonna need that special tool to get the brake rotor off. I struggled with that whore last time I did a track job on a ski doo and have no interest in enjoying that experience again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I need a bigger compressor and a car lift too. Todays project got cut short, too friggin hot in the shop and I dropped a T40 torx bit down into the bowels of the sled so I said fuck it for today. Got the fluids drained, skis off and chaincase deconstructed. I like tinkering on them in the fall and then I dont wanna know come riding season. Also realized Im gonna need that special tool to get the brake rotor off. I struggled with that whore last time I did a track job on a ski doo and have no interest in enjoying that experience again. What track came with your sled and what are you putting on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Woodtick said: What track came with your sled and what are you putting on it? Came with a 1.25, and Im putting a new takeoff 1.75”. Had that same track on my Freeride for a couple seasons and loved it. That, fatter skis, some gearing a few other tweaks planned. Edited August 19, 2019 by DriftBusta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Came with a 1.25, and Im putting a new takeoff 1.75”. Had that same track on my Freeride for a couple seasons and loved it. That, fatter skis, some gearing a few other tweaks planned. The used Nitro I picked up has a 1.5 141” cobra, that appears to be new? I plan on staying out of the trees with it,but hope it’s going to push the pig down logging roads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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