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Old 07-22-2020, 09:16 AM   #1176
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Any reason you didn’t use HPTuners to clear and check for codes?

I have some of the GM wiring diagrams but that color coded one is nice. I think I need to get some of those.
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Old 07-22-2020, 09:28 AM   #1177
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Interesting tape locking mechanism. Never seen that one before.
Yeah after 20 plus years of using my Craftsman I traded it in for this piece of junk Stanley tape measure!
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Old 07-22-2020, 09:30 AM   #1178
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Any reason you didn’t use HPTuners to clear and check for codes?

I have some of the GM wiring diagrams but that color coded one is nice. I think I need to get some of those.
That is such a valid question and I was so thinking about showing you the codes with HP Tuners but this little gauge has spoiled me it is so nice, convenient, and handy that I just use it instead.
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Old 07-22-2020, 09:57 AM   #1179
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Happy anniversary!! I hope you and your wife have a great day.
thank you my friend, we plan on it (she's leaving to go camping, ha ha)
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Old 07-22-2020, 08:41 PM   #1180
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having reached the point of no return, I completely disassembled the passenger side
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Old 07-22-2020, 08:46 PM   #1181
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maybe someone can tell me if this dust shield is mangled or does it really look like that?
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Old 07-22-2020, 08:52 PM   #1182
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the lower control arm was next
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Old 07-22-2020, 08:59 PM   #1183
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then we liberated the spindle

and by the "Royal We" I mean me and the 3 pound sledge
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getting to the upper control arm bolts with the inner and outter fenders on was the most challenging part
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Old 07-22-2020, 09:01 PM   #1185
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and pretty soon there was nothing there
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Old 07-22-2020, 09:04 PM   #1186
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and here are all the major parts ready for cleaning and painting or replacing

Disassembly Fun Level (DFL) - 8.0
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Old 07-27-2020, 04:17 PM   #1187
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Enough time off. I need my truck fix.
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Old 07-27-2020, 05:35 PM   #1188
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Congratulations on your anniversary!
That shirt is awesome.
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Old 07-27-2020, 06:24 PM   #1189
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Enough time off. I need my truck fix.
LOL, consulting...
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Old 07-27-2020, 06:25 PM   #1190
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That shirt is awesome.
thanks, you should see the cards she gets me!!!
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Old 07-27-2020, 09:50 PM   #1191
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Old 07-27-2020, 10:14 PM   #1192
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Si, my buddy's 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS LS2 has a bad jug so I helped him pull it
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Old 07-28-2020, 09:10 PM   #1193
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cleaning time
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Old 07-28-2020, 09:12 PM   #1194
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Sick In the Head Level (SItHL) - Expert !
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Upper Control Arm ball joint removal

Fun Level = Don't Talk To Me Right Now !
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Old 07-28-2020, 09:35 PM   #1196
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Fun Level = Don't Talk To Me Right Now !
You've got this. This is the fun part and also the most rewarding. Details count.
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Old 07-29-2020, 08:41 AM   #1197
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Maybe you need to sharpen your drill bits. That shouldn't be that big of a project.
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Old 07-29-2020, 10:44 AM   #1198
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You've got this. This is the fun part and also the most rewarding. Details count.
your kind words of encouragement are interfering with my half donkey methods of operation
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Maybe you need to sharpen your drill bits. That shouldn't be that big of a project.
thanks, it was more of a heat thang, it was another 100°F day, I came back to it later in the evening and got it off, and I do have a nice old school drill sharpener and I use it often, but I really should learn how to sharpen them on a bench grinder like a big boy
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your kind words of encouragement are interfering with my half donkey methods of operation
A wise man once said, "We are not looking for perfect. Just better."
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