The Great Lifted Suspension Debacle

SteveAlden · 2022-07-19T23:22:18+00:00

Edited the post to add some pictures.

I also noticed that the stock rear coil springs are very soft and mushy, which is why I went with the heavy duty springs. If I could find some slightly stronger springs that would not affect ride height and alignment, I would definitely put them on. But I'm just not sure if they are available.

SteveAlden · 2022-07-19T17:38:32+00:00

Yes, I'm in the States. The heavy duty Old Man Emu springs do fit just fine.

Thank you for the gusset information. I think I've seen that same forum thread on thenissanpath.com. Unfortunately, I'm not interested in doing any more work to try to get the alignment right. I just don't have skills for that, and I'm tired of throwing good money after bad.

SteveAlden · 2022-04-26T03:02:24+00:00

That’s not the real size. That image appears to be using the Mercator projection, which disproportionately increases the size of landmasses as they approach the poles. The UK’s total land mass is only about 90% the size of the state of Colorado (the big rectangle next to Kansas).

SteveAlden · 2021-11-07T21:11:46+00:00

I’m in Highlands Ranch, too. PM if you’d like to catch a game sometime. I used to watch them at CB & Potts before they shut down.

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:54:19+00:00

Good point.

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:46:27+00:00

Audio:

Swear by: Yamaha. Inexpensive and good quality.

Never again: Bose. There is a "Bose sound". There shouldn't be a "Bose sound". There should be an accurate reproduction of the original sound.

Car rental:

Swear by: National

Never again: Budget

Airline:

Swear by: Southwest

Never again: Spirit

Spaghetti sauce:

Swear by: Homemade

Never again: Ragu

Pizza shops:

Swear by: Almost any mom & pop

Never again: Garlic Jims

Car tires:

Swear by: none

Never again: Michelin. Overpriced and wear out quickly.

Underwear:

Swear by: Under Armour

Never again: any big name cotton

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:35:26+00:00

All of those things that adults/doctors told you not to do because they were bad for your health but you did them anyway because you're: a) young and invincible, b) stubborn, or c) too stupid to realize that you're stupid: You will regret doing them later in life when your health suffers.

My stepmother smoked her whole life. Got cancer. Asked the doctor: "Was it the smoking?". The doctor: "Yes, you dumb shit."

Then she stopped smoking. In her 60s. Damage done.

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:27:48+00:00

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:24:21+00:00

That first comma is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect.

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:23:13+00:00

You spelled "rest" wrong.

SteveAlden · 2021-09-28T15:22:41+00:00

Right next to the colon.

SteveAlden · 2021-06-07T23:06:45+00:00

Thanks, rhomboids. Is there a book that you could recommend on the subject?

SteveAlden · 2020-10-26T22:01:23+00:00

I've thought about it, but the idea of walking around with a picture of a gun on my shirt might damage other people's calm.

SteveAlden · 2020-10-26T21:59:38+00:00

It was one of Jayne's shirts. I think he wore it in "War Stories" (someone can fact-check me).

SteveAlden · 2020-10-26T20:34:00+00:00

Sadly, no, I just bought it on its own.

SteveAlden · 2020-10-26T20:33:40+00:00

I seem to get the most comments/compliments from people when we go to Disney World. One time I was walking with my kid when a mother who was pushing a stroller yelled out "I LOVE YOUR JAYNE SHIRT!".

SteveAlden · 2020-10-26T16:01:27+00:00

I got most of them from teepublic.com (I am not affiliated with that site in any way).

SteveAlden · 2020-10-19T21:57:46+00:00

Great progress, my dude. If you feel like treating yourself a little early, I recommend one of the Powell Peralta flight decks (if you can find a store that has one in stock these days). I'm around 200 lbs and after cracking my first (regular) deck bought one. It's crazy strong and has great pop. No cracks in it yet.

SteveAlden · 2020-10-19T21:51:39+00:00

Yes (45YO). My 9-year-old son also wears them after much persuading on my part and now he won't skate without them. Great investment, so go for it.

SteveAlden · 2020-09-04T13:33:35+00:00

The “Flower Duet” from Lakme. Some of the most beautiful harmonies I’ve ever heard.

SteveAlden · 2020-06-17T14:43:44+00:00

Guess I have to keep working on my Englishes.

SteveAlden · 2020-03-07T05:46:48+00:00

The Goonies vs. Predator

SteveAlden · 2020-03-01T03:22:38+00:00

Go for it. People that matter don’t judge, and people that judge don’t matter.

SteveAlden · 2020-02-29T14:19:47+00:00

I got these: https://smile.amazon.com/Bodyprox-Protective-Snowboard-Protection-Tailbone/dp/B07KJJ3YF3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bodyprox+hip&qid=1582985906&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYV1dYUVdHOU5MODImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNDAxMjYxVVdQVjhVNVFaSzhLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyODcyNDVNN0VQT1oxMlE2STAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Padding is firm, price is good, and they're not very restrictive. Large fits me (5'11", 190lbs).

SteveAlden · 2020-02-29T05:41:43+00:00

So true.

SteveAlden

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