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05-13-2024, 03:33 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Performance Front Control Arm Bushings in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Try these guys: https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/?msclkid=7146065a00991a25c30e601b897f1c20 They will make what they don't have.

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05-10-2024, 02:00 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Reputable online OEM oil filter source in Technical Discussion

Your thinking on this matter is well thought out. One tiny stumble if I may be so bold? No vehicle oil pump I am aware of is centrifugal. They are...

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05-10-2024, 05:42 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Reputable online OEM oil filter source in Technical Discussion

No one asked but.... I expect a filter to...well.... filter. GM did a wear study decades ago and getting the crap out of your oil is key. ISO...

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05-08-2024, 02:55 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

Dad put Trush glass packs on everything. Loved the sound.

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05-08-2024, 02:52 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

Humans are easy to trick aren't they? ;)

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05-06-2024, 01:59 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

My son and daughter-in-law own one and love it. First one I saw up close. Seems well made.

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05-04-2024, 03:34 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

I do. Swap the OEM for the Cherry. Keep the resonator as is. OR replace with a second Cherry. :)

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05-04-2024, 03:32 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

Ridiculous right? Why such a monster? ;)

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05-03-2024, 01:45 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

That's actually quite nice. Thanks for the clip. Riding Brit singles and twins, which are low rpm motors, with glass pack mufflers sounded pretty...

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05-02-2024, 12:45 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

Nissan Versa S 5 speed manual. Unicorns but still a few for 2024.

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05-01-2024, 01:25 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

The one I sent the link to is 2.5" Pretty easy, right?

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04-29-2024, 04:37 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Changing CVT fluid and both filters(information) in Technical Discussion

Servicing With the understanding that the first ATF change is the most important you must change the fluid and the filter at the first 20000 KM or...

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04-27-2024, 01:45 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

Gen II Trax which started in 2023 isn't the same vehicle. Just has the same name. GM VSS-F platform not the former GM Gamma II. Same platform as the...

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04-26-2024, 01:37 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Exhaust Ideas ... again. in Engines & Transmissions

If that muffler is a baffled chamber type and large body glass pack in a straight up swap???? Keep the resonator to kill the popcorn. ...

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04-26-2024, 01:19 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

2024 Chevy Trax is priced about $1500 over the G4 and has a real transmission. A 1.2 liter three pot with a hair drier for over 130 hp. It's just...

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04-25-2024, 03:48 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

Read Luke 4:6 and ask, who is pulling the strings. If you're going to be angry, be angry for the right reason and at the right person. East and...

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04-24-2024, 06:58 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

One standard deduction is what old gets you. LOL. So like 2K off your adjusted gross income. Not much of a difference. That is I don't pay taxes on...

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04-24-2024, 01:30 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

Major setback. Cost a lot of money to use your money. Deferred taxes on retirement accounts doesn't mean tax exempt. ;) Good thing I had car...

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04-24-2024, 03:07 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Oliver 88 for field work, Ford 8N for mucking out the barn.

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04-21-2024, 03:17 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

How about the Armstrong? Like $60

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04-20-2024, 04:21 AM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Whatever floats your boat. Just say'n. They all play games.

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04-19-2024, 10:03 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I ran across this with my Silverado. OEM tire was the Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II. 360 BB rated. OEM warranty was 35K. I rode that set of tires to...

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04-18-2024, 11:55 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread 165/65r14 Tire Discussion in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

You mean this one? https://tiresize.com/tires/Falken/Sincera-SN250-AS-165-65R14.htm 80K warranty :) Armstrong is cheap ...

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04-18-2024, 11:37 PM

Grumpy Bear replied to a thread Rear wheel alignment (DIY solution) in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

If everything were adjustable you would be correct. But nothing in the rear is and castor in the front is not. That said, what can be adjust...

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