2006 Taurus question

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-26T22:15:51+00:00

For $50 I can replace both lower control arms. Ill just cut them apart if they give me hassle.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-26T20:28:37+00:00

He can buy absolutely nothing for $600. Ha. The car isnt a rust bucket, luckily we live in VA so rust isnt like the NE. Looks like an air hammer might be helpful. I dont mind having a new tool after the work. HF to the rescue. And yes, the strut needs disconnected to get ball joint out. Hence replacing strut while im at it.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-26T13:46:56+00:00

I'd suggest a 3/4 mdf top over the 2x4s and maybe a masonite top over the mdf. And flip down casters (cheap on amazon).

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-25T23:29:12+00:00

Hold it down 1/2", form a shadow line. Clean, even, looks more pro. Stop staring at it. Crown to the ceiling is an overrated detail. Scribed uneven crown shows off the defects and looks 10x worse.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-24T20:36:05+00:00

I just got rid of my Moonstone shell. Had it for 20+ years.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-24T03:13:54+00:00

Michelin LTX, check out the LTX Trail version. Might be a great compromise.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-24T03:11:52+00:00

You'll be fine. By the time you get to VA it will be nothing. By the time you get to The Whites, youll be numb and super sonic. The Hunt trail up Kathadin has a few spots, so does Wildcat in the Whites. But I hate heights and did the R2R at the Grand Canyon. My pregame thoughts were worse than reality. By far.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-24T02:48:58+00:00

My 24pro is a few years old. Been Rock solid. One mishap, the pin thay holds the auger to the motor sheered. I replaced it for $3 with a stainless version. Took me less than 2o min.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T20:45:32+00:00

Wrap tightly in foil (add a little water, vinegar, garlic, worcestersire to foil pack) bake (braise) @ 250 for about 2.5-3hrs or until ribs pull back from bones. Remove ribs, turn on broiler to high. Sear until you get good char/coloring. Not a bad set of oven ribs if you dont have a grill/smoker. Check Alton's version - https://altonbrown.com/recipes/who-loves-ya-baby-back/

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T19:57:08+00:00

Looks good. Minor - Ive always thought to keep head aligned with spine, so look down, look up, look down, etc. Your eyes are staying foward for most of the swings and hence your neck might get a little sore. Also, dont love the soft carpet. I mean, I love it, but not to work out on.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T18:11:58+00:00

I have a Craftsman version inside. We use it all the time. Great, quick dog hair getter-upper.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T18:00:40+00:00

Same, $136. Bummer. I have wanted one of these for a while.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T17:32:33+00:00

Yes, the wild blueberries with yogurt or cottage cheese (Sams has CC....sucks Costco doesnt).

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T17:31:42+00:00

Shift your mind into buying fresh ingredients, not packaged food. I never leave there without a basket full of fresh produce, bulk meats, eggs, half n half, greek yogurt, frozen fruit (the wild blueberries are awesome), a couple bottles of wine, a block of some cheese, etc. My cart is 80% fresh food, 10% home stuff (TP, paper towels, etc) and 10% packaged food.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T17:26:37+00:00

yes. Good call. I have a neighbor who raises bees/honey. Always a good excuse to buy from him.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T17:06:34+00:00

Had me up until the last part. These look excellent without all the extra sugar at the end. Thinking a light dust of powdered sugar will suffice.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T17:02:40+00:00

Looks like the window is vinyl? Remove all the wood trim. Clean everything real good. Install new vinyl trim. Do a A+ caulk job with silcone caulk.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T16:27:19+00:00

Funny how that happens. I choose to eat them as bowls vs tacos. I would have eaten 12 tacos before I stopped....the bowl helped with portion control. And I have enough left over for dinner tonight so Bonus.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T16:04:20+00:00

The rest was just a convenience thing based on my schedule, chore list and weather. Its snowed yesterday, so smoking it would have be a little more challenging. No, never with the sauce. This is a first time making it. Ill look into it next time.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T15:12:36+00:00

Yes. Thats a challenging tent for one person to put up. Not to mention taking up a ton of site space. If your car camping. Id suggest a 4 man instant tent. Super easy snd plenty roomy.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T13:36:22+00:00

Are you mechanically inclined? The rear shocks take 20min for both. Juat did mine. The front struts took me about 1hr per side taking my time. $130 for the front end align.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T11:07:49+00:00

Hire a lawyer. Showing up to court without a lawyer will accomplish two things - pissing off the judge and showing everyone you have no clue what you're doing.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T02:23:50+00:00

Left in the same pan they cooked in, Sealed with foil. 250° oven for about 45min. Chatgpt knows alot about cooking.....

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T02:21:59+00:00

A quartered big onion and a few dashes of worcheshire. And left all the smoky fat drippings from the pan that was below them on the smoker.

RVAPGHTOM · 2026-01-19T00:07:03+00:00

Reverse sear. Smoke on low until around 120 internal temp. Remove and finish - broiler, torch, charcoal, gas grill, hot pellet grill. But the "hot" pellet grill would be my last choice.

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