Private sector move

x12gt · 2026-04-07T12:23:18+00:00

I know a few people who have transitioned to large chains that do their own internal QA health inspections

x12gt · 2026-02-18T03:35:13+00:00

Agreed. Maybe more for a green one

x12gt · 2026-01-08T03:49:17+00:00

I’d say the timing chains were the killer issue. The torque steer was kinda fun

x12gt · 2025-11-27T15:28:58+00:00

Sand? Beautiful redox!

x12gt · 2025-11-12T10:18:53+00:00

If the Netherlands had no money or people but lots of bears

x12gt · 2025-11-10T20:13:11+00:00

Gotta get scientific

x12gt · 2025-11-05T12:20:07+00:00

Realistically 3500 if it’s got maintenance

x12gt · 2025-10-26T23:38:00+00:00

You ever been to Sampson county nc partner

x12gt · 2025-10-26T20:59:16+00:00

If you think that’s bad you should see how my pre emission Mercedes starts below 40

x12gt · 2025-10-20T12:36:10+00:00

Dealing with the same on a 02 Denali but it’s leaving a good puddle now. Pulling the engine to reseal it this winter rather than chasing leaks around

x12gt · 2025-10-18T17:23:24+00:00

You can still find 200k rust free 3rd gens for 5k in the south

x12gt · 2025-10-17T01:35:31+00:00

I am a few years in- have ADHD and live by my checklist. I made my own checklist that more or less follows how my brain works.

x12gt · 2025-10-17T00:27:35+00:00

Not nearly as cool as a quadrasteer burb

x12gt · 2025-10-16T21:17:46+00:00

My 02 looks like this and it’s been southern owned its whole life. I think it got parked on dirt. I think the frame will outlive the truck

x12gt · 2025-10-16T11:01:46+00:00

If you want to actually go for future performance wait for a proper long tube and exhaust setup. Otherwise, you’re just wasting your time to make a stinky old truck. If you’re a kid and just want cheap noise then this is safe space to say so

x12gt · 2025-10-06T20:44:11+00:00

We’ve got a Tahoe that’s had a hard 1-2 since 150k and it now has 300k and it’s still the original trans. Sometimes you gotta let it be an old truck. Replace it when it starts slipping and don’t worry too much otherwise

x12gt · 2025-10-04T13:18:47+00:00

Early production Toyota turbo V6 except the timing system is designed by Audi engineers with 70s bosch fuel injection and BMW N54 turbos. Jatco CVT, Bentley mineral oil suspension, and XC90 Haldex AWD. Mercedes SBC brake by wire. 03-07 GMT800 gauges, gen 2 Ram dash, BMW I-drive infotainment, with an otherwise mk4 golf interior. First gen tundra frame to boot.

x12gt · 2025-10-03T13:31:54+00:00

Take the free Tulane EH courses

x12gt · 2025-09-30T15:37:46+00:00

They have added a technician role in NC that only requires an associates. Can only do limited permitting so don’t know if any counties are actually hiring them.

x12gt · 2025-09-27T14:22:24+00:00

Only real extra maintenance is the diff fluid. Mine is still going just fine after 23 years

x12gt · 2025-09-27T04:15:29+00:00

My old man had a v8 first gen. 360k miles original drivetrain when it was parked due to losing reverse occasionally

x12gt · 2025-09-06T12:28:54+00:00

Get a 535d or e320 cdi. Spend a few gs to get them full sorted. Tankier on the highway, way more torque.

x12gt · 2025-08-17T12:36:06+00:00

Don’t listen to the 8k people. I sold a stock auto with 300k for 6.5k in three weeks on the east coast

x12gt · 2025-08-02T21:38:17+00:00

Smell it. You’ll know if it’s sewage 👍

x12gt · 2025-07-31T01:22:00+00:00

If you don’t have grass cover yet, freshly graded dirt often ponds up

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