rockmeupto125 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 4’ of white stuff here. I like the creativity Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Valve stem change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Building another shed? Buying another beater truck and have new wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Pretty good? You got to drive a tractor. Is that a Chevrolet wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Tire pressure sensor went bad? Watched one changed last night, then had to be reprogramed to the truck. 5 minutes max Then again I was at a tire shop, they kind of do them multiple times a day. I did watch them try to swap out a tire on this 10inch trailer rim, so small the bead breaker couldn't do it, resorted to doing it by hand and when they didn't work they had to cut the tire off the rim. This went on for 30 minutes, then the customer walked in and said if its too much trouble don't bother, will just go buy another wheel and tire combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 17 hours ago, The Krypt Keeper said: Tire pressure sensor went bad? All of them. My tire changed made a hissy expensive sound. All the local guys who wouldn't charge me $25 to break a bead were too busy, which is why I have my own equipment so I don't have to chase all over and spend my time waiting for someone else. 🙄. But I have this hydraulic press. Took three tries with the front wheels off the ground before it popped off. Two more to go. Then I'll change the door handle that broke off in my hand this morning. 🙄🤗🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 4 hours ago, rockmeupto125 said: All of them. My tire changed made a hissy expensive sound. All the local guys who wouldn't charge me $25 to break a bead were too busy, which is why I have my own equipment so I don't have to chase all over and spend my time waiting for someone else. 🙄. But I have this hydraulic press. Took three tries with the front wheels off the ground before it popped off. Two more to go. Then I'll change the door handle that broke off in my hand this morning. 🙄🤗🙄 $25 to break the bead? I know the tire machines are expensive but damn. Just had my truck serviced and the airfilter was $63, must have been made from bald eagle feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I always figure small towns would be cheap for things like that. Around here you just find your local Mexican tire (llantera) and pay $7 to R/R (no balance at that price). It's next to a taco shop where you can eat while you wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 4 hours ago, rockmeupto125 said: Two more to go. Then I'll change the door handle that broke off in my hand this morning. 🙄🤗🙄 What can we say, you’re a total butch. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Woof. Yeah, everybody needs tires. My cheap guy was eating his lunch and waiting for a scheduled customer so I wasn't going to pressure him. I almost asked if I could just use his machine, but it's in the back, and he's like a hoarder, so that's his private place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 6:08 AM, rockmeupto125 said: Took three tries with the front wheels off the ground before it popped off. Load some heavy stuff into the bucket or onto the forks. Or step out of the cab and jump on the fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Yeah, I was pretty much done with it at that point. I took the last two tires down too the shop and had them break the bead. I thought about using my press, but I'm not strong enough anymore to lift the tire and rim combo up into the press area and hold it. Now I have to figure out whether to rebuild the tire machine or buy another one. <Sigh,more to do> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Isn't it great having "free" tire mounting? Kinda like all the "free" fish that comes with owning a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Hah, great point. Looks like I'll be trying to rebuild my machine as a little emergency came up and my mad money evaporated. Just trying to keep as much of my time as I can to use they way I want and it's not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 9 hours ago, rockmeupto125 said: Just trying to keep as much of my time as I can to use they way I want and it's not working. You will love retirement. Time to use the way you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I've caved to taking the wheels and tires to the shop. On the rare occasion that I take the whole vehicle there I feel like I'm at least bending a corner of the man card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 I think it carries the same amount of points as seeing your vehicle winched onto the rollback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I came real close to that a few weeks ago, had already placed the call to AAA. I wouldn't have felt a loss of points because of the circumstances, but when I solved the problem and cancelled the tow I did feel a few points go into the reserve account. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 5 hours ago, superhawk996 said: I came real close to that a few weeks ago, had already placed the call to AAA. I don't know why but I'm surprised you have AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 True, LOL. But yes, that's reserve points. I'm sure because I've done that myself a couple of times. 4 hours is too long to wait, break the window, get the keys out, and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, blackhawkxx said: I don't know why but I'm surprised you have AAA. Many have said the same. I use the fuck out of the title/registration services, and the towing on occasion when I buy a dead car. Tho I haven't needed it, it's comforting to know I can get any of my vehicles/trailers home for free. And it saved the day...actually many days, when my buddy's truck took a shit towing my boat to Havasu. It wasn't going to get us home, but it got us to an auto parts store so I could buy the freeze plug and scavenge some wood to raise the engine for access. Reminds me that I need to upgrade. I thought I had 200 mile towing, when the Excursion died a few weeks ago I found out that it's only 100. Luckily, Ashley has 200 so it would have gotten us most of the way home for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 AAA? Doesn’t your insurance come with towing/roadside assistance coverage? It’s usually equal or superior to AAA and is cheaper if not included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 It's almost never anywhere near as good as AAA premium or Good Sam's all inclusive plans. By far. And I've never seen insurance that "comes with" towing, it's an added line item, and rarely a good value. The only exception I found is my Progressive moto policies have ultra cheap options, probably based on the bikes being new/low risk. Something like $6/year. But the coverage is less than the full service plans from AAA or Good Sam. Also, then you have to deal with THEIR dispatch, which is a huge variable. I used the free HRC coverage for the XX once and it was pretty awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Zero Knievel said: AAA? Doesn’t your insurance come with towing/roadside assistance coverage? It’s usually equal or superior to AAA and is cheaper if not included. ‘We pay for AAA and it has been amazing. They even towed my son’s 1970 school bus when we had a blow out on the freeway in Yakima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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