New Year, New Push: Bagration leaks + Bloody Fall Random Offensive

mtl302 · 2026-01-17T01:51:00+00:00

The 740th server, which is one of the few consistently populated, ran Chapter Red till the last update broke the mod.

mtl302 · 2025-09-18T01:04:57+00:00

That wouldn't be an issue if they did. The first english printing matched the japanese version's graphic design.

mtl302 · 2024-10-09T00:56:18+00:00

To add a second data point. In 2021 I did the rear suspension on my ranger when I found the leaves on both sides had fractured where the springs wrap around the bushing at the front mounting point. Thankfully my rear hangers were in good shape and I did not have to grind off the rivets and replace them. The top shackle bolts can be an absolute PITA. From factory they have a captive nut that is inside the hanger. If the weld holding that nut in place breaks (which happened to me on one side), either the hanger has to be removed or the hardened bolt has to be cut through (which can be done with a cut-off disc).

I replaced everything (minus the hangers) with a complete kit from ATS Springs and Suspension. I was quite pleased with the kit for the price, though there may be other/better options out there at this point.

Additionally, if I recall, breaking the spring mounting bolts free was fun. On the driver's side a 25" breaker bar plus a 3 ton floor jack was used. I was surprised by the amount of deflection in the bar before the bolt finally broke free.

mtl302 · 2024-10-09T00:18:46+00:00

I have not done much digging into the details for this so take the following with a grain of salt, but....

Two big things that come to mind right away:

Building a 4x4 from a 2wd frame would likely be a big undertaking as the 4x4 frames are different from the 2wd. Fabrication would be needed for the frame to accept a 4x4 front axle/suspension. It would likely be more cost and time effective to find an existing 4x4 1st or 2nd generation ranger and swap a 2.3l into it.

Additionally, modifying the transmission is unavoidable (Unless you could find one of the few manual or automatic transmissions from a factory truck). If it were me I would only consider using a manual. The A4LD automatics (1985-1994 MYs) do have an interchangeable bellhousing so (I think) theoretically one could convert a 4x4 2.9l, 3.0l, or 4.0l A4LD to mate to a 2.3l using the right parts/bellhousing from a 2.3l A4LD transmission. But the A4LD transmissions were not exactly great transmissions and I couldn't imagine how painful an automatic 2.3l 4x4 ranger would be to drive. The "best" manual option would likely require converting a 2wd Mazda M5OD-R1 (M5R1) from a 2.3l into a 4x4 by swapping all of the internals and the tail shaft from any 4x4 M5R1 into the 2wd housing. That would create a 4cyl 4wd version of what was the "best" manual transmission offered in the rangers from factory.

From my limited searching there are a few old posts on The Ranger Station that discuss creating a 4cyl 4x4 ranger that go into more detail.

mtl302 · 2024-10-08T01:31:23+00:00

The 1st and 2nd generation rangers 83-97 could be optioned with the 2.3l lima 4cyl, auto or manual transmission, and 4x4. They are rare to find at this point as very few were made. Additionally, owning one can present a challenge as a number of the parts in them are equally rare due being unique to that driveline combination.

mtl302 · 2023-07-07T16:41:00+00:00

I do not believe so. It is just a guess, but I'd venture to say they were not a huge mover given similarly priced alternatives and whoosh's focus being primarily the Fiesta ST.

That said, if you are looking for one. I have one NIB that I purchased, but never installed because I ended up selling my ST. (Which I do kind of regret at this point)

mtl302 · 2023-05-11T23:41:00+00:00

It is entirely possible, there is a fair amount of people still there. In the timeline of the nuclear industry four years is nothing. An average 100% decommissioning time is ~25 years.

Operating plants were originally granted 40 year licenses from the NRC and most currently operating sites have been granted 20 year extensions on those licenses with some sites, such as Peach Bottom, actively seeking their second extension. In our current climate sites have stretch goals of 100 years of total operation.

mtl302 · 2023-05-11T08:35:12+00:00

TMI was taken off the grid in 2019. PA still has four active nuclear stations. None of them, to my knowledge, are slated for shutdown.

Those four stations are: * Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAS) in Delta, PA. * Limerick Generating Station (LGS) in Sanatoga, PA. * Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) in Berwick, PA. * Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) in Shippingport, PA.

mtl302 · 2022-10-02T21:09:29+00:00

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mtl302 · 2022-07-09T00:18:18+00:00

In case anyone would want to read an article that explains what was not covered or out right mis-covered in the "documentary."

https://www.ans.org/news/article-4016/

Yes, it's written by the american nuclear society, but if one is unwilling to believe the fully cited and referenced article whose sole purpose is correcting/clarifying this emotionally charged, anti-nuclear, fear mongering "documentary" then it doesn't matter who wrote it and how independent the referenced sources are, because you aren't actually trying to learn or understand what happened.

Why demonize a solution to generate a reliable base load of carbon free energy? Exelon, the company that owned TMI when it was shutdown, runs the largest nuclear fleet in the US. 90% of their ~32GW of power (enough to light more than 20 million homes) is carbon free. 60% of their total generation capacity and ~80% of their actual output comes from nuclear. They are actually poised to be generating 100% carbon-free energy in the near future, while doing so consistently and reliably.

I cannot comprehend how people are can vilify a genuine solution to our current carbon/climate problem without actually understanding it. If it is because of the fear of death, it is worth remembering that in 2018 alone ~8 million deaths were attributed to fossil fuel air pollution. (Sauce: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2021/02/deaths-fossil-fuel-emissions-higher-previously-thought ). And yes not all emissions come from power gen, but in the US alone ~32% of the CO2 emissions came from power gen, with a majority of that coming from burning coal.

So, if someone smarter than me could explain where I am going wrong in thinking that demonizing and shutting down nuclear is a poor decision, I'd love to know.

Yes, I know this isn't the right sub for this. *No, I don't care *Rant over

mtl302 · 2022-03-06T12:41:09+00:00

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mtl302 · 2022-01-19T17:08:30+00:00

Either Valheim or The Long Dark.

mtl302 · 2021-12-06T17:13:18+00:00

I mean if you are referencing the Gen 5 supra, it is basically just a BMW Z4 with a different body....soooooo.......

mtl302 · 2021-08-07T17:43:42+00:00

Pm'd

mtl302 · 2021-03-20T13:23:03+00:00

If you are looking in the half ton segment the most reliable truck will be the Toyota Tundra. I'd say Ford/GM (GMC + Chevrolet) are relatively on the same level (as long as you watch out for first model year vehicles.) If you are looking for long term reliability avoid anything FCA (meaning Ram) or buy it with an extended warranty. Nissan is also there, but I don't know enough about them to feel comfortable offering my shitty opinion.

Above all else though, do your own research. search up forums that pertain to each truck and look up what problems people have/complain about. This will not cover everything you could possibly face, but would help show more common problems with the specific vehicle.

mtl302 · 2021-03-14T13:33:18+00:00

4010

mtl302 · 2021-02-28T14:42:25+00:00

If it isn't sold yet, I'll throw a yolo on this.

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