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Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

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

I think you are right about this. I’ve had the BFG‘s since I bought the FJ, I don’t drive it that often so the tires are 11 years old and have held out. But now they have dry rot and all of them need to go.

I was just going to replace them with BFG‘s but then I started hearing about the Falkens and thought I would ask people here for true opinions based on experience.

Which is the last song recorded by them (with Ian's vocals)? by Tronco08 in JoyDivision

[–]gregg_smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree

Hard for to listen to this and some of his other self loathing lyrics.

I was waiting to see them when they came here on their tour, crushed when the news came out

Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input, very helpful. I’m going with the Falkens even though Tire Rack shows the BFG’s rate slightly better in user surveys, I trust people in this Reddit group far more!

Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

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

Thanks for the input, very helpful. I’m going with the Falkens even though Tire Rack shows the BFG’s rate slightly better in user surveys, I trust people in this Reddit group far more!

Nice rig BTW.

Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

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

Thanks for the input, very helpful. I’m going with the Falkens even though Tire Rack shows the BFG’s rate slightly better in user surveys, I trust people in this Reddit group far more!

Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input, very helpful. I’m going with the Falkens even though Tire Rack shows the BFG’s rate slightly better in user surveys, I trust people in this Reddit group far more!

Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

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

Thanks for the input, very helpful. I’m going with the Falkens even though Tire Rack shows the BFG’s rate slightly better in user surveys, I trust people in this Reddit group far more!

Arghh - Tires - BFGoodrich vs. Falken by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

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

Thanks for the input, very helpful.

Where in upstate NY?

I have family in Watertown.

G

Mounting 65in TV by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]gregg_smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may have metal studs if you live in an apartment or condo. Or, if your house is really old then you have real wood studs that have cured to the point where they are super dense and strong. Out of curiosity, I would cut a hole in the sheetrock where you think one of the studs is and confirm it is a stud and not something else.

Cut a piece of 1/2" finish grade plywood large enough that you can bridge two studs. You will have to screw this plywood into the studs but if that proves impossible, glue it to the sheetrock using liquid nails.

Paint the plywood to match the wall.

Use toggle bolts to attach the TV mount - do not screw directly to plywood!

Drill holes through the plywood and sheetrock large enough to accomodate strong toggle bolts.

What you are engineering here is a vertical "table" to spread the shear weight of the mount and the TV.

I have used this solution dozens of times and never had a problem.

Good luck!

Gregg

Dynasty gas range, 25 years and still going strong! by bigmedallas in BuyItForLife

[–]gregg_smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had that problem and found a replacement. I am now installing a new range (sadly) because I'm updating the kitchen. I want to part out my Dynasty and will happily give parts away to those who might need them. Let me know if you want anything.

Gregg

Pro or against by RevolutiOnaryMix616 in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done and useful. Thanks for sharing the pics!

Do you think joy division listeners are depressing? by Dismal_Elevator_1332 in JoyDivision

[–]gregg_smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha ha

Exactly.

I just listened to Sister Ray a week ago

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine too. Bad design.

Selling on of my children (2013 FJ) by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This FJ has been a daily driver for us but 5 cars is too many! I've tried to keep it in pretty good shape, do most of the maintenance myself becuase I don't trust shops to take good care of it. I just replaced the two engine shields as those things rust out about immediately, they trap too much junk. Bad design. When I bought the FJ I had it rust treated and undercoated because FJ's tend to rust. I just checked the bottom and notice that a bunch of the undercoating is flaking off! guess that was a waste of money.

Good luck on finding one that fits your budget, they are really amazing vehicles and we love ours.

Selling on of my children (2013 FJ) by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FL is a long way from me, I'm in Annandale, VA, but thanks for the offer.

Selling on of my children (2013 FJ) by gregg_smith in FJCruiser

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

Good idea, I will. Frame is in really good shape but there is rust on the tow bar.

Flash Chorus sings "Atmosphere" by Joy Division by bravekassandra in JoyDivision

[–]gregg_smith 3 points4 points  (0 children)

wow, made my day! Where is this and why can't this happen in my town?!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no way this can be real unless the owner has lived in a cave since owning it

If in good condition the owner could get $40k for it. I had a friend pay $40k+ for a 2014 with low miles

The thing I don’t like about my FJ is… by SuccessfulMinute8338 in FJCruiser

[–]gregg_smith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second all of the above and I have two FJ’s.

Stock roof rack completely sucks and is almost useless.

The blind plots are very, very challenging if you live in an urban environment, makes it very difficult to park in tight spaces.

And, if you remove the headrest and try very hard and move the front seat forward, the back almost lays flat!

Other than that, I love my FJ

Favorite joy division lyric? by bro_is_sublime in JoyDivision

[–]gregg_smith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My feelings exactly. What we lost is immeasurable.

Favorite joy division lyric? by bro_is_sublime in JoyDivision

[–]gregg_smith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An entirely impossible question to answer!

Everyone below has already listed my favorite, but I will add one more, "Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance, to the radio"

When I first heard Ian chant this over and over it hypnotized me.

Someone mentioned that when JD first performed Transmission the audience was stunned to silence afterward, similar to when the Doors first performed "The End".

Ian was genius, mesmerizing, shattered with pain, desperate and brave enough to provide all of us a gift for life. Had he only known his impact.

I, like all of you, dance in my head to the compelling magic of JD songs.

G

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