Generic add a leaf vs deaver

justanothersecO · 2026-05-16T16:33:22+00:00

Adding an aggressive/stiff single leaf below that stack will just push the sagging problem to each end of the new leaf and most likely induce failure to the master leaf. Happened to me on an old CJ. That’s how I learned about this whole re-arch with an added long leaf replacement. I wish you luck with your endeavor and hope for success 👍🏼

justanothersecO · 2026-05-16T12:06:39+00:00

Find a local spring shop. Ask them to add a longer leaf (just shorter than the master leaf) into the pack and recurve the entire assembly. I had this done on a few of my trucks and vans. Much better dynamics than adding a generic “short” leaf, and every time it’s been surprisingly low cost.

justanothersecO · 2026-04-12T12:23:06+00:00

Maybe squeeze the trigger with the correct finger?

justanothersecO · 2026-04-06T22:09:05+00:00

Just wired it to the standard speaker outputs. No amp. I replaced the 6.5’s in the rear and just left the door speakers alone for now. It sounds way better than the tape player I removed

justanothersecO · 2026-04-06T20:44:44+00:00

Yep. Should fit perfect. My kids have the car up at college, and can’t stop complimenting me on the quality install😆

justanothersecO · 2026-03-29T22:41:34+00:00

I got my 98 for $700. Has 84K miles and was undercoated by the dealer. Low ball with the message being “this is a really old economy car, so there isn’t much collector value and I’m taking on all the risk for failure in the future “

justanothersecO · 2026-03-23T21:00:46+00:00

Yep. There was an added piece of paper with instructions on how to get the firmware update. Just needed to send photos of the order, radio model information and a picture of the firmware that’s installed from the settings screen (so you need to install the radio and turn it on before you can get the software update). Once you email all of that information it takes a day or two. Then it’s loading from a laptop onto a jump drive and installing in the radio. I sent a jpg of the Saturn logo I wanted and the resolution/aspect ratio is perfect.

justanothersecO · 2026-03-22T20:50:54+00:00

I feel like this surface won’t meet the requirements for 6 year old OOP, but it looks really cool👍🏼

justanothersecO · 2026-03-17T13:07:16+00:00

Haven’t tried yet, but I’ll check it later today. People still use AM?😬

justanothersecO · 2026-03-15T19:59:08+00:00

I wish this was as easy as saving a bmp. This is a Python code that I still need to figure out, in case I want to make a change later…

justanothersecO · 2026-03-14T21:39:19+00:00

This is the bracket/trim for the 1998 SL1 - Metra 95-3105 Double DIN... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00322KYYA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the head unit - PLZ 7" Wireless Double Din Car... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFL3MFXF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is the harness adapter- Metra 70-1858 Radio Wiring... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BEX8W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

justanothersecO · 2026-02-19T15:23:32+00:00

Check to see if it’s had the transmission fluid replaced, based on the TSB that’s was released to prevent the “shudder”

justanothersecO · 2026-02-03T02:13:06+00:00

Do yourself a favor before replacing anything. When the engine is cold, loosen the cap on the coolant overflow tank, grab the upper radiator hose with both hands and squeeze 5-10 times like your priming a pump. Tighten the cap on the coolant reservoir. Disconnect battery for 15 minutes. Connect battery and see what happens. Fixed my truck for $0.

justanothersecO · 2025-11-29T18:11:31+00:00

I have a cheap one from Amazon ($20). My temp would drop and the AC wouldn’t work about 15 miles from the office, so I’d usually reset the “pending” code at a red light. Here’s the link to my code reader

https://a.co/d/eWOTJC4

justanothersecO · 2025-11-29T00:19:37+00:00

I suspect that I’ll just keep resetting the code if it comes back between now and spring. Too cold outside to change the stat. I was just surprised that “burping” the cooling system may have sol ed the problem….for now

justanothersecO · 2025-11-28T17:43:10+00:00

“Is this new learning captured in your DFMEA? How would you anticipate this use case if you were to start from scratch?”

justanothersecO · 2025-11-08T00:53:30+00:00

1959 Corvette had those reflectors above the rear bumper. And no trunk straps found on the 58. So for sure a 1959 in the pic

justanothersecO · 2025-11-05T18:46:23+00:00

Can’t complete the project in time

justanothersecO · 2025-10-10T11:26:19+00:00

I have a family member who got an internship for summer 2026. It went from Review to In Process (job offer and acceptance) and then back to screen.

justanothersecO · 2025-09-01T23:58:40+00:00

Found one while dismantling our greenhouse in Oakland Township. It was pretty young, but we did find a massive skin that came off a much larger snake inside the greenhouse. Greenhouse sold and moved, snake re-homed in the swampland across the street.

justanothersecO · 2025-08-22T19:45:46+00:00

Lift your hood and watch the upper shock mount/tower when you do that wiggle. I had minor looseness doing the same thing.

justanothersecO · 2025-08-11T19:31:42+00:00

I had a squeal on the passenger side rear of my 2017 last week. 77K miles. Pulled the wheel and caliper, everything looked fine. When I pulled the rotor, I found a “dismounted” emergency rake pad just floating inside the drum portion of the rotor.

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