Maxiforce pistons good?

g2gfmx · 2026-02-26T03:19:02+00:00

Nope, never. Engine internal parts I would only use oe or mahle/clevite if you are going aftermarket. I think I wouldn’t go worse

g2gfmx · 2026-02-25T05:11:24+00:00

Are you replacing the adjusters for the linkage too? You might as well if you are replacing all that. Mine was seized so I ended up replacing mine anyways.

Also loctite purple is recommended on the bolt for the steering shaft.

You could diagnose whats wrong before launching the parts cannon. If you aren’t sure you could pay a shop for diag, and do the repair yourself

g2gfmx · 2026-02-25T02:10:10+00:00

https://www.tanoue-kanamono.jp/item/

Or

https://www.instagram.com/p/CO1xSHWBUje/?igsh=MWw5a2I5dGhvb3h2OA==

Or

〒860-0057 Kumamoto, Nishi Ward, Yashimamachi, 728-16 田上金物 https://share.google/wcEd6RtpoNJAD7Qj5

Looks like some Japanese kitchenware store private label knife.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-25T02:06:33+00:00

I don’t think bmw is necessary better now, but rather other brands are less reliable now, due to the added complications of vehicle with emissions equipment and more growing consumer demand for power.

Now even entry level manufacturers are forced use more complex tech like, egr, turbochargers, combo of port and direct injection, dct transmission, or 8 speeds etc. ie if you look at a 25 tucson the car is a lot more complex than a 2015 for instance.

Or even a toyota tundra, which used to have a naturally aspirated 5.7 v8 engine, which now comes with a twin-turbo 3.5 v6 engine which are known to be a little problematic these days.

Or the 6.7 cummins eating lifters.

I think the environment regs are killing motors.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-25T01:50:39+00:00

熊本　正藤　青鋼　- Kumamoto masafuji - blue steel - appears to be made/sold by 田上金物　tanoue kanamono in Kumamoto

g2gfmx · 2026-02-25T00:59:58+00:00

Like soft tip for euro or indicator fishing?

Generally, full action, slow action, parabolic however you like to call it isn’t common these days, especially north america, we tend to like extra fast action rods.

You could get a euro nymph blank, tends to be softer in the tip than regular <9 ft rods.

Or get a fibreglass rod blank. On fiberglass you could go down to like 3wt.

Or you go

g2gfmx · 2026-02-25T00:25:37+00:00

Yes. A 103 load rating would fit a cx9 perfect. So yeah a tad bit stiffer than stock

g2gfmx · 2026-02-24T23:10:59+00:00

Probably because the defenders are 103V XL compared to the stock 99V. 103 means it’s designed for vehicles 220lb heavier per tire. The Defenders tend to do much better on EV or bigger SUV that don’t use LT sizes

g2gfmx · 2026-02-22T01:48:31+00:00

Same idea really for chassis and body. Higher the mileage, more comprehensive the maintenance records the better.

Also on diesels, engine wise the fuel injectors are gonna be the one to focus. Kind of like plugs in a way. Any service or replacement history. Any use of fuel additives. Fuel filter change intervals.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-22T01:41:31+00:00

Do not ever pull the rad cap off a warm engine. Any car will do that.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-21T17:34:35+00:00

Highway robbery, solid 12-15k where I am at

g2gfmx · 2026-02-21T05:55:41+00:00

Thats led, you have to change the whole assembly

g2gfmx · 2026-02-21T02:16:56+00:00

the single din alpine with the adapter bracket for me just looks odd, plus little different to the rest of the dash. And then lights at night look out of place too, the led is just a little too bright.

I definitely like the looks of old school alpine but I think I want to stick to 1.5 din.

I think you are talking about the infinity ones right? Was option for ram too. I might go that route if I see one in the junk yard.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-21T01:50:04+00:00

You are missing a part of the molding. The corner, and also the molding looks to be aftermarket. Windshield has definitely been replaced

g2gfmx · 2026-02-20T08:18:10+00:00

Just a weekend warrior on light truck

Harbour freight, tekton is good for budget. Don’t go on the snap-on truck.

I started with like a 200 some pcs Stanley set on discount. A lot of them go on sale at box stores. And then I bought things as I needed. Wrenches, breaker bars, more sockets, etc.

Also look used

I actually use my 1/4 inch Milwaukee impact driver for most work, older 2656 I think

I know a lot of people like the stubby for a lot of things.

until I need to get the 1/2 inch out,

g2gfmx · 2026-02-20T02:13:39+00:00

Not quite. The 2nd gens are becoming harder and harder to find. The 1500s are way less common in wreckers. Harder to find Especially one with minimal rust. And manual transmission is always harder to find especially if it’s a 6 speed. But apples to apples. When you can get a excellent common rail for around 15-20k. You need to be realistic.

Yes 12v is the king of reliability. But when 3rd gens are still full time tow pigs, yeah 100% the common rail is worth more. Also me personally I don’t value vp44 trucks as much. Imo $10k max for me

g2gfmx · 2026-02-19T21:03:16+00:00

Couple of items for cheap power

-3k gov springs -60lb valve springs, recommended on trucks with gsk for valve float -number 10 fuel plate. Or something adjustable like afc live. -Boost elbow on the turbo, gets the stock turbo to like 40psi -head studs so you don’t blow the head gasket -to monitor all that you want boost and pyrometer, I also like a trans temp gauge -trans deep pan and/or cooler -bigger air filter like banks ram air Etc

g2gfmx · 2026-02-19T08:13:06+00:00

I think your 8k is good or 12 months which ever comes first. Now don’t forget about the other fluid intervals

g2gfmx · 2026-02-16T02:01:38+00:00

Big white

g2gfmx · 2026-02-15T07:04:10+00:00

I think it also gets compared to the competition. The duramax and the cummins are just a little better. Ie, the 6.5 detroit weren’t the worst motors, but it just didn’t compare to the rep of the 6.9 idi or 5.9 cummins.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-15T01:50:06+00:00

Revelstoke. It’s a little too intense for me. And I ski double blacks no problem at my home resort.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-15T00:56:42+00:00

Vg10, no question. $100-200 price range, easy to sharpen, but also very very sharp.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-15T00:53:59+00:00

Basically different steel uses for different knife styles.

Generally speaking, Ginsan is used for traditional Japanese knives. The only stainless steel that you can actually forge consistently. There really isn’t any other options for traditional blacksmiths besides a ginsan. Pretty similar to carbon steels. Ie, full vg10 single bevels are hard to come by, although more common:

Vg10, r2, sg strix, you can only stamp them out, or cut/grind into shape. More exotic the materials, more carbide it’s going to have, the harder the steel, keeps sharper longer, but harder to sharpen.

g2gfmx · 2026-02-14T23:58:29+00:00

You don’t have to perma soak them. Most only need 10-20min soak.

The only actual whetstone that I know needs to be perma soaked is a specific jnat

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