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by top_sgt
Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:11 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: A couple cool moving pictures
Replies: 10
Views: 968

nice pics!!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Cargo Basket AUX Light Wiring Suggestions
Replies: 89
Views: 7422

just saw your pics of the lights mounted and turned on.......very good job!!!! and i like the way you wired it through the pillar!!! :thumb:
by top_sgt
Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 5" BDS Suspension Lift
Replies: 11
Views: 1320

nice job....nice truck!!!! i think reed is a little jealous of the color, though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by top_sgt
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:18 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: ASE TEST
Replies: 5
Views: 564

good job!!!! i had to take those tests when i wrenched!!!! i "hated" the automatic tranny test!!!! having worked on hondas and acura's......i knew very little about the domestic "slush boxes"!!!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:14 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: My Crew Is Totaled
Replies: 38
Views: 2874

glad you are OK!!!! sorry about your truck,,,, and advil works well for the bumps you have!!!
by top_sgt
Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Too Much Money to Off Road a CC! 4 Sale Soon!!!!!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1000

when you go to lifting the jeep....look at rancho's kits, too!! i had a wrangler that i lifted with a rancho kit....just a bolt on spring lift.!!! and........................i just might be able to help ya!!!!
by top_sgt
Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:29 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

i still have untill the middle of january for boww,,,,next weekend for muzzelloader. so who knows..........maybe i'll get a chance at one of his cousins!!!!!!!! :D
by top_sgt
Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:42 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Ultimate lift with custom built suspension * Updated Photos*
Replies: 11
Views: 1376

WOW!!!!!!!! :drool:
by top_sgt
Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:19 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: New Crew
Replies: 20
Views: 1588

thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: with two growing 14 year olds....the back seat in the s-10 was getting a little tight for them!!! and yes.... i got the 5.4....................never know when you might need the extra boost. but it is 2wd........if i need 4wd,,,,the wife said "we" can use her colorado Z7...
by top_sgt
Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:55 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: New Crew
Replies: 20
Views: 1588

i took my hella fogs, and my entire sound system, and cb radio off the s-10 before i let the dealer have it. i thought about taking the grill guard off, but changed my mind!!! reed.................i ll let ya know this spring if i decide to do any lifting(probably will). i am going to put on a "leve...
by top_sgt
Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: New Crew
Replies: 20
Views: 1588

at least it's not a Dodge!!!!!!!!!
by top_sgt
Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: New Crew
Replies: 20
Views: 1588

New Crew

sometimes things happen before ya know it!!!!! i had thought about trading in the spring, but a local dealer made me an offer that i just could not pass up. in fact i was surprised when they showed me the numbers.........so i took the plunge!!!!!! But......................it's still a crewcab!!!!!!!...
by top_sgt
Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:39 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Red suit rescue
Replies: 4
Views: 550

thanks for "saving" santa!!!!! :thumb:
by top_sgt
Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:36 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Crazy Socket Question 6 Pt. Vs 12 Pt.
Replies: 9
Views: 761

coming from a former mechanic here...... all i have is six point!!!! the 12 points i have are for special aaplications....like japanese head bolts!!
by top_sgt
Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

deer number four in the freezer!!! it was a button buck, that i thought was a doe!!! oh well,,,,, more meat for the grill!!!! yum......yum!!!!

still looking for a "bubba"!!!!!!!!
by top_sgt
Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:24 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 33's or 32's, and wheels....
Replies: 172
Views: 22038

f9k9 wrote: An interesting note to all of this is that BFG's MSRP price is $149 and most online and local dealers are charging more.

isn't that what they call "profit??" :lol:
by top_sgt
Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:52 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Body lift question
Replies: 43
Views: 3346

WVHogRider........................i've done two BL"s!!! beer, food, and a stripper........i might have to come to WV and help ya!!!!!!!!! :lol:
by top_sgt
Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: my truck's alive!
Replies: 3
Views: 535

you know he's peeing on the tire!!!!!!!! :lol:
by top_sgt
Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Puppies being hatched while Mrs Hoff is at work.
Replies: 8
Views: 659

so....do we call you "doc reed"????? :lol:
by top_sgt
Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Body lift question
Replies: 43
Views: 3346

i just got back from my weekend trip..................and i want to see pics, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by top_sgt
Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:44 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

Did they help you dress the deer David? oh yes,,,they held the legs out of the way for me. :lol: i did most of the dressing,,,,the "smell" seemed to bother them the most. i was asked by both boys "how can you stand that??" i said i've done a few,, you just get used to it!!!! :lol: both of them did ...
by top_sgt
Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

i will have to admit....the boys have been good about the hunt...showing respect for the animal, the enjoyment of puting meat in the freezer, and thanking the good Lord for the opportunity!!! guess i've done something right, and started them out right!!!!! :D
by top_sgt
Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:57 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

WVHogRider wrote:Well, here is my first of 2006. Hopefully, the rest of my hunting season will be just as good. :wink:
Image

that's what i'm after now. tell his brother to come see me!!!!!! :lol:
by top_sgt
Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

I was trying to figure out what looked wrong with those pic's. It took a second but I figured it out. The barrels on the guns are too small. You must live in one of those states where you still actually use a rifle to hunt with. Here in good old Chicago, I mean IL, its shotguns with slug barrels fo...
by top_sgt
Sun Oct 15, 2006 2:06 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: New Guy
Replies: 7
Views: 638

yes....welcome!!!!! :wave:



and yes.... pics are good!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Oct 15, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

this makes three deer in 9 days that we have taken. i got a button buck a week ago this past friday with my bow!!!!!!!



it was much more fun and exciting this weekend though with the boys getting their first deer!!!!!! :D
by top_sgt
Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

yes.....venison will be for dinner....many times!!!! the boys have one tag each left....don't know if we will use them or not. i have three tags left!!! one of them is a buck tag!!! now that i have meat in the freezer................................................guess it's time to look for a nice ...
by top_sgt
Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: first deer hunt!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 3201

first deer hunt!!!

this weekend in kentucky was youth firearm hunt!!!! i took my son andrew saturday,,, my step son mathew on sunday!!! andrew's first deer!!!!!! http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p8ecd4c581ecf9d0da3206d3dfd18d0fd/ec84e2bc.jpg mathew's first deer!!!! http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid...
by top_sgt
Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: 12" Sub Install
Replies: 9
Views: 1093

is that mossy oak,, or advantage on the box cover????? :lol:
by top_sgt
Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:06 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Tool box for CC
Replies: 4
Views: 733

welcome to the gang!!!!


can't help on the box though!!!
by top_sgt
Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: 12" Sub Install
Replies: 9
Views: 1093

BobbleSmitty wrote:I'd like to see some pictures!
me, too!!!
by top_sgt
Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Light bulbs - Sylvania
Replies: 6
Views: 1007

i have them in both our trucks......of the eight..only replaced one in two years!!!!
by top_sgt
Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:03 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Synthetic winch line / rope
Replies: 9
Views: 929

having used many-a-winch in the military with steel cable............what's the advantage of the synthetic lines???????
by top_sgt
Thu Oct 05, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: WAAG one piece grill guard
Replies: 21
Views: 2732

f9k9 wrote:Looks Great! :thumb:
i agree!!!!!


and did you get her phone number????? :lol:
by top_sgt
Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:16 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Body lift question
Replies: 43
Views: 3346

welcome tj!! :wave:

if you need help with the body lift... let us know. most of us have done them before!!!!
by top_sgt
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: well i won the 2006 season
Replies: 10
Views: 824

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!
by top_sgt
Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:44 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: fuse blown on head unit
Replies: 4
Views: 693

When I had a system in past vehicles, the buzzing noise would be from placing the RCA cables directly next to the power and ground cables. :roll: However, with you blowing the fuzes, I would check all the connections. Did you do the install? Did you use the crimp connectors or sawder, (sp?), the wi...
by top_sgt
Sat Sep 30, 2006 2:51 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Tow straps
Replies: 14
Views: 1037

I went with a 20,000 pound rated strap because because our rigs are 4,500#s +. Add inclines, mud and the straps need to be much higher rated. Bwenny turned me onto a local source that had reasonable prices. I can't find the link now for their online catalog. I paid about $50 for mine. It is from a ...
by top_sgt
Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:09 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Some ONLINE DEALS too Good to Believe?
Replies: 30
Views: 1698

i tried it for the bino's............"no shipping method available" ???????????????? what ever that means!!
by top_sgt
Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Sweet ride.....bagged CC inside
Replies: 16
Views: 1041

i wonder which blue book he's using for a "blue book of $20,000"??!!??!!
by top_sgt
Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Nice site
Replies: 18
Views: 1362

yes..................welcome!!!! :wave:
by top_sgt
Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Uniroyal Liberator 31x10.5x15`s....
Replies: 3
Views: 642

i have the 30x9.5's.......with no problems!!!
by top_sgt
Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Redneck Family Reunion
Replies: 7
Views: 605

04crewvt wrote:Looks like a good time to me.Image

i wanna go play, too!!!!!!!!
by top_sgt
Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:44 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Head Units w/ XM - Recommendations
Replies: 38
Views: 2724

did not have to cut the bracket off for the installation of my pioneer!!!
by top_sgt
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:25 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Head Units w/ XM - Recommendations
Replies: 38
Views: 2724

if you're still confused....go to crutchfield's web site and look and drool......then take your pick!!!
by top_sgt
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:42 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Head Units w/ XM - Recommendations
Replies: 38
Views: 2724

Head Units w/ XM - Recommendations

Split the appropriate posts from the other topic and moved them to Electrical Modifications. -W

pioneer and alpine make nice replacements!!!!
by top_sgt
Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Ball Joint replacement
Replies: 34
Views: 3897

welcome to the site!!!!!! have beer on hand for after you finish!!! :lol:

haven't done my ball joints yet,,,,can't help much.

and...........good luck hunting!!
by top_sgt
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:42 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Brakes squeak
Replies: 6
Views: 761

ditto!!!!
by top_sgt
Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:51 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Newest pics of Blazer
Replies: 18
Views: 1327

"SWEET"!!!!!!!! :thumb:
by top_sgt
Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: hows this for a crew-cab
Replies: 15
Views: 1192

i used to drive something like that in the military........we called it a 5-ton, though!!!!!! :D
by top_sgt
Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:04 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: motorcycles
Replies: 89
Views: 7052

f9k9 wrote:Nice color anchor :wink:
????? the anchor has to be the quad,,,,,, you can't use a s-10 for an anchor!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by top_sgt
Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: tire air leak
Replies: 5
Views: 630

if it's just the screw...a plug should be fine!!
by top_sgt
Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:04 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: tool box ???
Replies: 8
Views: 911

gairbear wrote:One more thing....with a single lid tool box...do you have to pull both handles to open it...or can you just pull one...
just one...on the one's i've seen!
by top_sgt
Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:00 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
Replies: 24
Views: 2298

uuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...."tow hook lift"??!!??!!
by top_sgt
Tue Aug 08, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar and Shackle Lift Advice Needed
Replies: 24
Views: 2298

welcome!!!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Battery discharge time ?.... using laptop for video play
Replies: 4
Views: 750

i few years ago we took a trip to florida. two days of the road both ways. we had a 75 watt inverter for a tv and vcr for the kids. it ran almost allll the time we were on the road..to and from. never had a starting problem!! :)
by top_sgt
Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:39 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Word of advice!
Replies: 9
Views: 782

thanks for the pics!!! i always say...i you're going to do something, do it right!!! and ya did!!!!!! nice coloring on the finger, too!!!
by top_sgt
Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:37 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Word of advice!
Replies: 9
Views: 782

i have jambed, smashed, crunched, banged many a finger when i was a mechanic!1 i feel your pain!!!!!!!!!! :(

got any pics of the finger???? :lol: (just kidding!!)
by top_sgt
Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:38 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Hard to find CHEEP auto parts
Replies: 6
Views: 612

and did you see the "o pipe" for single exhaust systems??!!??!! may have to try that one!!! :lol: :lol:

wonder if i will need the kuhneutson valve, too????? :?
by top_sgt
Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: NEW GUY !
Replies: 14
Views: 1151

welcome to the group!!!! :wave:
by top_sgt
Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:14 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Plumbing Expertise Needed.
Replies: 21
Views: 1700

f9k9 wrote:
Good idea :thumb: I carry the military version duct (or should I say "duck" ?) tape referred to as "100 mph tape". I did manage to squeeze in a short fibreglass craftsman shovel in my purchases today for my off road kit :wink:
gotta love the "100 mph" tape!!! have some myself!!!! :D
by top_sgt
Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:55 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: What kinda of cellphone do you have?
Replies: 17
Views: 1544

Steve2003 wrote:
Image
the same!!! like the nokia's!!!!
by top_sgt
Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Crew Cab Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 565

can you put a jeep chasis under them and make a 4x4 out of it??????
by top_sgt
Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Crew Cab Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 565

Re: Crew Cab Replacement

After my failed attempt at the tow haul button I think I found my Crew Cab Replacement. Think I can get an even up trade? http://www.ubergobbie.com/pinto.jpg I didn't know any of these still existed, let alone the wagon with the portal window!!!! that two tone paint will cost ya extra!!!!!!! :lol: ...
by top_sgt
Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: tool box
Replies: 26
Views: 3744

henryj,,,,,,, i've found a 36" rubbermaid box on the net--ebay!! going to home depot and kmart this week to see if i can find one...then on to the tractor supply!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: tool box
Replies: 26
Views: 3744

thanks for the input....i'll check our tractor supply here...probably similar to your D & B!!! home depot here usually has a lot of rubber maid products as well!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:31 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: tool box
Replies: 26
Views: 3744

over the rail or in the bed,,, plastic or aluminum....prefer the aluminum if over the rail. color doesn't matter.
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 33's or 32's, and wheels....
Replies: 172
Views: 22038

i see i messed up the "quote line"!!!!1
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:18 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: tool box
Replies: 26
Views: 3744

tool box

i know they are out there,,, but where can i find a tool box for our crewcabs???
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 33's or 32's, and wheels....
Replies: 172
Views: 22038

f9k9 wrote:Thanks "DogFace" :wink:

I'm here if, and when you need help for your furure mods that need assistance :thumb:


appreciate it there, "jarhead"!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:52 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: 33's or 32's, and wheels....
Replies: 172
Views: 22038

:thumb: :nana:
by top_sgt
Sat Jul 15, 2006 7:14 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: Funny story about my KC Daylighters
Replies: 7
Views: 846

you know......those "cheap lights" are good for something!!!!!
by top_sgt
Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:35 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: LT1 / LS1 Electric Cooling Fans
Replies: 132
Views: 18567

f9k9 wrote:
Here is the limit of my knowledge.....my truck is DC, my house is AC and when I don't have a good connection my "meter" does not make a noise :oops:

i hate it when there is no noise!!!!!! :lol:
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:20 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: LT1 / LS1 Electric Cooling Fans
Replies: 132
Views: 18567

HenryJ wrote:What gauge is that wire?
It should be 10 gauge. It does need to be replaced. Solder and heat shrink would be a good idea, since you seem to have a problem there.

I agree!!!!!!
by top_sgt
Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:16 pm
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: LT1 / LS1 Electric Cooling Fans
Replies: 132
Views: 18567

yes...don't let the smoke get out!!!! :lol:



just kidding!! (mechanic kinda joke!!)

might need to use a heavier gauge wire.

just what does the "discolored wire" do or go to???