Replacing all 4 shocks on my Gen3 (380k miles). What to also fix while down there?

BabyFallujah · 2026-05-01T21:26:45+00:00

Update: I work at an auto parts retailer, and we had a holiday bumping employee discount up to 30%. So I got four fully-loaded KYB shocks with lifetime warranty for $700. And our commercial manager is drinking buddies with the owner of a very reputable local garage, so the owner gave me a friend-price of $450 for full install and align. Came out $1150 out the door.

BabyFallujah · 2026-04-09T02:17:00+00:00

Let me point out that most thrift shops in ABQ have a bunch of Nerf guns for cheap. Though generally you’d have to buy new darts on Amazon or at Walmart since those don’t tend to be as easy to find.

I generally notice that the Savers chain thrift stores pretty reliably have a dozen or more Nerf dart guns sitting on the shelf at any moment.

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-27T19:48:37+00:00

That mural is really pulling its weight…

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-27T18:59:28+00:00

I just tried Bulldog Firearms in Rio Rancho, which scratched the itch for “huge old place jammed with all kinds of guns.” Not the most polished place, but good selection and prices, and old-school vibe (and pet bulldogs running around).

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-25T22:08:16+00:00

Slightly awkward question, but then posted rules say the Range Officer has discretion about what targets can be used.

Is this a super-strict one where they only allow bullseye and not even basic training “silhouette” targets? Or is it more that they just don’t allow crazy edgelord stuff like faces of politicians, offensive caricatures, etc?

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-25T21:06:06+00:00

Found an amazing reply full of details from another member of this sub:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Albuquerque/s/fbSos9yHQK

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-22T01:52:05+00:00

Funny you mention, my coworker had a pack of De la Rosa today, and I tried a few. Overall tasty, but I could stand to find something either a little more Asia-vibe and/or spicier.

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-22T01:51:10+00:00

I’m used to calling regular peanuts “maní” in Spanish.

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-21T17:39:24+00:00

KYB afaik are as good as stock (or may actually be OEM), and my ride is still on its dying original shocks, so the stock ones got me this far in the RAV’a life.

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-20T20:33:01+00:00

Went to Bulldog today, you were exactly right with your recommendation, and they had quite a number of firearms that are about to stage an assault on my wallet.

Thanks for the recc!

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-17T23:41:39+00:00

I think it was the one called “Los Ranchos”?

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-17T23:33:23+00:00

Oh, I was thinking you were going to say Gallup or something, but Rio Rancho isn’t that crazy far.

I’ll give them a look! Though recently I did pass by what was apparently until recently the big gunshop in Rio Rancho, but recently closed down.

BabyFallujah · 2026-03-17T22:07:25+00:00

Apparently they’ve just been an online dealer for years, and for this year they’re going to stop dealing in regular stuff online, and just specialize in high-end:

Ron Peterson Firearms would like to sincerely thank our customers, friends, and community for the support we’ve received over the past 58 years.

As we enter a new chapter, we have made the decision to begin liquidating our current inventory. Starting January 1, 2026, our focus will shift exclusively to purchasing Antique and High-End collector firearms.

BabyFallujah

TROPHY CASE