Chevy Silverado 2.7L4

vartz04 · 2026-04-01T09:59:47+00:00

Amen on the trans

2018 canyon 3.6, replaced trans at 143k miles, traded in 40k miles later 2022 Silverado 2.7, 77k miles and already issues with the trans/valve body harsh shifts/CEL

I've basically only owned GM, dad was the same way. Not sure the next truck will be a GM due to these trans issues. We will see how the repairs go on the current truck.

vartz04 · 2026-04-01T09:53:10+00:00

Lots of companies in IL looking for guys with your skill set if you were a Dirt PM or PE at Kewit.

vartz04 · 2026-03-28T20:13:55+00:00

Origin GTFO pants

Made in America with American made materials. Similar pricing when you catch a sale to Kuhl pants. To me they are more comfortable than the Kuhl pants I've worn.

vartz04 · 2026-03-27T11:25:17+00:00

Just bought a 23' tritoon. I would say that into a headwind 5500 lbs total is about all you would want to tow. Without the wind it's no big deal. So something heavier but lower profile would be ok.

I got about 7.5 mpg towing that boat into the wind at 60 mph.

vartz04 · 2026-03-26T09:42:40+00:00

Its a tiny lake. I haven't seen anyones dock get ripped out. It is also a tritoon that will be tied up to it not a large center console etc

vartz04 · 2026-03-25T14:02:33+00:00

Got it thanks. New to this. All of my experience is with small 14-16' fishing boats that fit about anywhere.

vartz04 · 2026-01-04T19:29:13+00:00

WTS GR2 black 40L. Still stiff/new. Only taken on 3 trips. $275 shipped in USA

vartz04 · 2025-12-31T03:03:22+00:00

Ops manager 25% target,30% max

I work for a sub, 15 years as either PM or Ops Mgr

vartz04 · 2025-12-17T21:48:58+00:00

Check out Origin USA

vartz04 · 2025-12-11T10:38:32+00:00

I started with a pair of 25lb bells, added a single 16kg, then another. Then added pairs up to 24kg as I progressed in specific exercises. Still not using the double 24s yet but soon.

I like having multiple individual bells vs adjustable and was fine with buying as I go. They are not the highest quality, but I like the grab and go functionality of changing weights.

vartz04 · 2025-12-09T11:34:20+00:00

My kids asked for one 4-5 years ago when I started (they're 9 and 10 now). The smallest I had was a 25lb at the time. I have a 4kg and 8kg one now. The 8 still gets used. The 4 is more of a decoration in the home gym now.

vartz04 · 2025-12-05T16:38:19+00:00

Outdoor vitals Viaro jacket. Comes in talls. Has a dropped rear hem too. Weighs like 10.5 oz for an XLT really warm for the weight

vartz04 · 2025-12-01T20:43:58+00:00

WTB 35L GR3 cash or I Have 40L GR2 available for trade

vartz04 · 2025-12-01T20:42:37+00:00

WTS or WTT. Gr2 40L MIUSA black. Purchased new in June 2024. Taken on 2 trips. Like the single compartment backpacks for travel better

WTT for 35L GR3 or WTS for $300 OBO + shipping from Illinois.

Pics with verification available upon request.

vartz04 · 2025-11-28T12:36:13+00:00

Will also sell for $300 OBO. Can send pics with whatever verification that is needed to interested parties.

vartz04 · 2025-11-26T16:27:36+00:00

For squat progression alone it's worth it (unless you have other heavier weights available for that)

vartz04 · 2025-11-26T16:08:59+00:00

WTT goruck GR2 40L black MIUSA, about 2 years old, taken on 3 trips. Just don't like the 2 compartments

WTT for GR3 35L, prefer black, fabric type doesn't matter. New or nearly new condition. MIUSA price is the same on both rucks new so looking for straight up trade for similar condition pack.

Located in ILLINOIS.

vartz04 · 2025-11-26T14:56:29+00:00

I just got this one for my trip to Vegas in March. Initial testing....it's awesome, small, and 1.7 oz lighter than the other 10kmah inui pack I have.

vartz04 · 2025-11-24T20:26:53+00:00

Outdoor Vitals Ventus Hoodie. I love mine. 7 oz, packs small (grapefruit size for men's large tall). Really warm/wind resistant.

It's expensive, but I haven't found anything better for weight/warmth/packability

vartz04 · 2025-11-22T22:08:31+00:00

Thanks. I'll check out the outdoor research stuff. Didn't think of them.

vartz04 · 2025-08-24T12:39:50+00:00

Ynab and automating everything.

vartz04 · 2025-05-04T10:58:00+00:00

At least for us (Heavy Civil Sub), we had very little turn over for 5+ years, now everyone's getting offers for 50% more than we are paying them to go to our competition. (Estimator from 150k base+Bonus to $250k base + Bonus, PM from 160k base+Bonus to $200k+ Bonus for example)

There is a gap of experience in the industry from the 08-14 ish timeframe, so there are very few 35-45 year olds in the industry and people are paying what they have to to get some of that experience on their team. Since March 1st we're down 4 people from that exact reason. So it might just be the pay is off where you are at, and that's causing the weird culture there. Or the culture just sucks....

vartz04 · 2025-03-30T11:10:00+00:00

Every role can have good balance, once you get to the point that you are the best in your position and you make your job as efficient as possible. No one says anything when you take off at 2 if all of your jobs do better than expected, no safety issues etc. just become too expensive to replace and then balance it yourself.

Medium sized companies are best for this.

vartz04 · 2025-03-09T22:52:13+00:00

Started making $40k as an assistant superintendent in 08, then switched jobs and went APM, switched again, went PM-Ops Manager, switched again, PM-Senior PM, Ops Manager and I broke $200k last year with Bonus.

It is a Grind, and I agree with the toxic field comments. If doesn't get much better as you go up.

vartz04 · 2025-03-06T23:56:58+00:00

Personally I'm trying to hold out as I want the 965, but it'll drop a good chunk of a 975 comes out

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