I welded fine thread grade 8 bolts to scrap metal "arms" because there is no way to get a wrench into the boxed frame
Boltz
Tightened down & welded the nutz onto the boltz, and ran a bead along the frame to limit movement
Painted &...
Got my 230 AH LiTime LiFePO4 Battery installed in the Taco 🌮 just in time for the eclipse trip.
I'm using around 10 % per day running the EngeI fridge and recharging the laptop, tablet, & cell phone so i should be OK for this trip without...
Finally got around to replacing the carpet and jute padding. Did some additional sound deadener also. I doubled it up for heat protection above the catalytic converters as it tends to get toasty. FYI- I ordered the carpet from ACC (Auto Custom...
Apparently live rats will push the dead ones out of the way to get to the attractant. You can also leave the basket off and mount it high enough that they fall free. I think I'm gonna get one . . .
I want somebody to buy this New Zealand rat killer 🐀 :skull:🐀 and tell me if it works & is worth $180
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/goodnature-a24-home-trapping-kit-a24mr-htk
☝️ - only if it comes with a powerful rat ejector, otherwise you're going to have fun trying not to get contaminated while setting it up for the next rat.
Incidentally, I was helping my mom rid her house of citrus rats coming in through her...
These work well baited with peanut butter. Just need to tie a lanyard on them.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tomcat-rat-snap-trap-pack-of-1
We get occasional population explosions and the only thing I have found that will knock them...
Nope, for various reasons:
1. Broken toe & can't wear a shoe or boot
2. Need to finish replacing broken spring hanger on the FJ40
3. Need to add fourth seat in FJ40
4. Need to finish new LiFePO4 battery install in Taco before Eclipse trip...
to steal a little bit from Folgers the best part of waking up is the initial caffeine hit. although I like my caffeine in the form of diet Dr. Pepper. Who would drink decaf?
Yup hit up Richard Lillard at Desert Tool Services in Mesa. I have a bunch of 3FE parts on hand stored at the shop for my own project including an entire relay harness that I would be willing to sell to you if needed to help get you back on the road.