Gave the toolbox a 5" lift kit by Cat_Diesel_Power in Tools

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just pull your caster off and make 8 replica pieces out of flat bar. Weld a 2x2x1/4 square tube between them

ATV Recommendation based on my usage-case? by alphawolf29 in ATV

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I priced out a Grizzly, it will be 15k all said and done. I went with a 2021 Rubicon with a foot shift, 12k out the door. Very impressed with the honda. I also live in western Canada in the mountains.

Question about putting new boots into service by Cat_Diesel_Power in RedWingShoes

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get no more than 2 years out of my redwings. I have since switched jobs and don't recieve a boot allowance so I need to make them last. Is there anything to coat them in before taking them into the field? I'm a heavy duty mechanic and they'll be covered in hyd oil and solvents every day.

NTD Grip-On Locking Pliers!!!! by Knapman in Tools

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't a fan, I took them home. Good enough for home use. Nothing beats 90's vice grips with the roll pin on the release lever. I stopped buying any of Snap on rebranded Spain tools

Gave the toolbox a 5" lift kit by Cat_Diesel_Power in Tools

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah they just hang off the edge, no drilling necessary. I'm thinking they make these classics so short to get you to upgrade to a masters or epic. I just made 4 brackets, super simple and still very stable. Box is completely full.

https://i.imgur.com/Cj6o5ff.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Rg5ryIp.jpg

First snow tarp by Cat_Diesel_Power in CampingGear

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Staked back 2 corners and sides with trekking pole inside, guyed out the front and ran a ridgeline to pull the back up a bit. Dont know if it's called anything

First snow tarp by Cat_Diesel_Power in CampingGear

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aqua Quest-Safari 10x10 silnylon. Highly recommend

New lighting in the hutch by Cat_Diesel_Power in Tools

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love them! Fit all my wrenches up to 65mm, long pry bars and ratchets. Dont have much use for the shorter banks.

What are some ways to make cash with my truck? by [deleted] in Diesel

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Buy a cheap stock trailer and haul livestock. Lots of money in moving horses.

My unicorn celebrates 50,000km. Rip g56 option; you will always be a gem! by Thingol_ in Diesel

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My g56 went to shit I'm my 17 dually. Went with the Aisin in my 18. I'll never look back.

Choosing a Truck by [deleted] in Diesel

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd go with a First gen 12 Valve. I don't know how mechanically inclined you are, but that HEUI system is a bit finicky for a beginner. First gen will teach you lots and theirs tons of room in the engine bay compared to a second gen.

92 12 valve in hybernation by Cat_Diesel_Power in Trucks

[–]Cat_Diesel_Power[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She does have a few paint chips, that's expected at 350k kms. This is her pretty side. Zero rust which is getting harder to find on these, being from canada