Build Rigger's '08 Tech & Build Thread
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Looks great! I am looking at rims with an 18mm offset (which is basically where you are) and was considering the 295/70R17 size. Looks like it fits nicely!
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I'll report back here if I experience any rub issues. So far, no drama.
Most days, this is the family hauler and grocery getter, but hey, gotta be prepared.
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Went out this evening with my son to run a few errands. Three deer jumped in front of the truck. I got up pretty strong on the brakes to avoid hitting them. Heard those motors in the B pillars come alive. Felt the seat belt pull me in tight. Pretty amazing.
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In for an oil change today. My service tech advised me to replace the battery. I was kind of on the run and could not recall if I had ever replaced the battery before. Anyway, I had them put in a new one, so that's that.
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Local dealer called me last week and informed me that they have a new 2021 LC sitting in the showroom. I'd like to go look at it, but I honestly hate dealing with automobile sales people. It's a combination of their pressure tactics and my own personality, I guess. But the chemistry is almost always a problem. I may just hold my nose and go do it, anyway.
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Amazing that it's been more than 3 years since my last post in this thread! The Karaboudjan has about 150,000 miles on her these days. I have not done much wheeling or road tripping with her recently, but don't tell @UltraFJ40 about that because he'll jones on me and tell me to get away from my desk and get out more. 
The truck has a squeak/screech/squeal that I think might be the serpentine belt. After reading, I decided to replace the belt, idler, and tensioner. I ordered the parts on Saturday. For kick and giggles, I priced the parts at a dealer. Belt: $100, Idler: $138, Tensioner: $116. Yeesh. I ended up buying all three in kit form online for about half of that. They are Dayco parts, which at least one source indicated are equivalent to OEM. I have this job on my list for next Saturday.
The truck has a squeak/screech/squeal that I think might be the serpentine belt. After reading, I decided to replace the belt, idler, and tensioner. I ordered the parts on Saturday. For kick and giggles, I priced the parts at a dealer. Belt: $100, Idler: $138, Tensioner: $116. Yeesh. I ended up buying all three in kit form online for about half of that. They are Dayco parts, which at least one source indicated are equivalent to OEM. I have this job on my list for next Saturday.
Well now with that annoying squeak/screech/squeal going to be resolved.........Amazing that it's been more than 3 years since my last post in this thread! The Karaboudjan has about 150,000 miles on her these days. I have not done much wheeling or road tripping with her recently, but don't tell @UltraFJ40 about that because he'll jones on me and tell me to get away from my desk and get out more.
The truck has a squeak/screech/squeal that I think might be the serpentine belt. After reading, I decided to replace the belt, idler, and tensioner. I ordered the parts on Saturday. For kick and giggles, I priced the parts at a dealer. Belt: $100, Idler: $138, Tensioner: $116. Yeesh. I ended up buying all three in kit form online for about half of that. They are Dayco parts, which at least one source indicated are equivalent to OEM. I have this job on my list for next Saturday.
You know what time it will be Desk Jockey.
That's right, time to break something, leave your worries behind and only put on a smile (& some pants of course). Heck it's Spring time out there. Time to get to living or dying.
Chief Joseph Highway is awaiting you.
