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by paintballrocker
Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:06 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Killed my cell phone in a very mysterious way
Replies: 1
Views: 379

in electronics class at school, we were making USB chargers. When the AA batteries go low on power, the charger acuttly drains power from the device. Well long story short, a kid tested his charger on his phone and ended up draing his phone battery so low it wouldnt charge and he had to buy a new on...
by paintballrocker
Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

don't count on being a dog handler too soon
yeah you are right, the recruiter said you cant be a dog handler until your 2nd year, he said the first 2 you learnt o patrol and everything like a normal secuirty person, the you have to take a test or suomething to move into dog handling.
by paintballrocker
Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

yeh he told me i wont be able to choose after i take the asvab and the phycical, but i took a "practice' asvab and i scored higher than what i need to for K-9, so i just have to wait n see. i think the next week or so im going MEPS for the ASVAB and physical, but im not sure, need to see when i can ...
by paintballrocker
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

well as of now i have to take the asvab test, then go to MEPS to get my physical and stuff.
It looks like ill be heading to basic this time next year.
by paintballrocker
Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

Thanks! and im know ill like it, as of now ill be a K9 officer. Thats what i sign up as
by paintballrocker
Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:05 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

yeah thats what i have to do, my mom and dad have to sign some papers.
by paintballrocker
Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

well i finally decided what im going to do now since i just turned 17, and can offical enlist.

I'm joining the Airforce :D
by paintballrocker
Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Just thinking out loud here about zr5 flares...
Replies: 48
Views: 3813

so even though i only have real flares on the bed, could i still make the skidz cuts to the front and rear?

Also how much do you think it would be to have the flares and rocker panels linex, or rhino lined?

sorry for the simple Q's....
by paintballrocker
Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Just thinking out loud here about zr5 flares...
Replies: 48
Views: 3813

well mines an '02 and i looked at my truck closley and found that the bed only has flares. the front of my truck the flares are molded from the fender. i hope that makes any sense.
so even tho i have some weird flare set up, do you think i would still be able to make the skidz cuts?
by paintballrocker
Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: buzzer noise coming from underneath truck???
Replies: 16
Views: 1428

ok i didnt know that the gas lubes the pump. so how much is a new fuel pump anyways?
by paintballrocker
Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Just thinking out loud here about zr5 flares...
Replies: 48
Views: 3813

hey just wondering, what is the difference between a stock CC flare, and the ZR5 flares? Im asking because my CC has the regular flares, and im going to start the "mystery lift" soon on my truck and i want to be able to make the skidz cuts and mod the stock flares to match, like what Horsehammerr did.
by paintballrocker
Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: buzzer noise coming from underneath truck???
Replies: 16
Views: 1428

I have that same noise from my truck. my brother, who's a mechanic, said it was the fuel pump. with mine, it starts when my tank is below 1/2 a tank. does any one know if the noise is a sign of the pump going bad or something?
by paintballrocker
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

yeah i feigured that id need some college. but all 3 of those services offer college tuition help. plus with the airforce you earn your associet's degree while training for your enlistment job. So as it sounds, im leaning towards the Airforce.

But ill wait and see if anyone here has an opion, haha
by paintballrocker
Thu Jun 25, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: US military services
Replies: 19
Views: 1465

US military services

Hey i just got back from the Airforce recruter here in town. Out of the 3 services ive talked to (Navy, Army, Airforce), the Airforce seems like they have more to offer such as pay, enlistment jobs, college aid, etc. Either one i choose i want to join in for seciurity, since i want to move into law ...
by paintballrocker
Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Anyone interested in Firearms and/or Edged Weapons?
Replies: 242
Views: 152823

this seems like an old thread but i think ill chime in. :) i have.... a Savage Arms 22 bolt action a Ithaca Single shot 20 ga a Ithaca Modle 37 16 ga, dated 1948 a Mossberg 500 12 ga a Browning lever action .22 a Winchester Modle 70 .270, dated 1955 a S&W .38 police revolver and im in the process of...
by paintballrocker
Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Dog people.
Replies: 9
Views: 991

This is my dog Dixie, she'll be 9 in August.
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by paintballrocker
Fri May 22, 2009 6:37 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Seeking advice for exhaust
Replies: 25
Views: 2584

Hey Jerms. I went thro the same thing a couple of months ago, when i was deciding on my exhaust. First off the Flowmaster 50 is really quite. I know this because that was the muffler i origonaly was gona get, but when i talked to my exhaust shop they said a Magnaflow would sound better on a V6 than ...
by paintballrocker
Fri May 15, 2009 5:22 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 3
Views: 886

hey, fallvitals, thanks for the quick reply, and all the info! u answered both my Q's. Ill post some pics when i get them installed.

1 more Q tho, how long does it take parts to ship from GMdirect?
by paintballrocker
Thu May 14, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Skid Plate
Replies: 3
Views: 886

Skid Plate

Hey my teacher was selling his skid plates off of his '98 ZR2, 2 for $50, so i picked them up. i was hoping someone could be able to tell me where they mount at, and what size & thread type of bolts to get. http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o387/paintballrocker92/PICT0254.jpg http://i341.photobucke...
by paintballrocker
Tue May 05, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Another tire/lift Q, and shocks
Replies: 2
Views: 466

Another tire/lift Q, and shocks

Hey i have a few Q's since ive been able to save the $$ to lift my truck. I decided to do a PA #192 2" body lift, a 1.5" t-bar crank, 1.5-2" add-a-leafs in the rear, and Blistien shocks. My Q's are.... 1. What size tire can i fit using the above ^ combo? I plan on running Dick Cepeck FC II's 2. what...
by paintballrocker
Tue May 05, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: ZR2 skid plate
Replies: 2
Views: 640

sweet thanks HenryJ
haha i thought ud be the first to answer
by paintballrocker
Tue May 05, 2009 6:34 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: ZR2 skid plate
Replies: 2
Views: 640

ZR2 skid plate

hey im in the 2nd class right now and dont have time to search, but hopefully someone can answer this Q quickly. My teacher has his old aluminum skid plates from his Zr2, and says hell sell them to me. I know the front skid plate (where the oil filter is located) wont fit, but i was wondering if the...
by paintballrocker
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Steering stabilizer Question and install
Replies: 63
Views: 8846

oh ok gotcha

thanks
by paintballrocker
Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Steering stabilizer Question and install
Replies: 63
Views: 8846

what year is the the "1st gen" blazzers. Because im taking a trip to a junk yard and i would like to find one but im confused about the year i should be looking for.

thanks
by paintballrocker
Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:39 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: New radio
Replies: 11
Views: 2388

sweet dude looks good, n clean
by paintballrocker
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: Electrical Modifications / Audio / Video / Lighting
Topic: New radio
Replies: 11
Views: 2388

sweet man. any pics?
by paintballrocker
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: Muffler
Replies: 2
Views: 770

you could also get a singe in dual out like i have. when i switched to the dual out from the singe out the tone got deeper and louder a little. If you dont want to changer your exhaust, you have 2 options. you can either hollow out your cat which will result in a deeper louder tone. or you could cha...
by paintballrocker
Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ExhAUst
Replies: 2
Views: 790

it sounds reall good. i was impressed becase it sounded better than i though it would. It sounds really deep n mellow tone, but not too loud or annoying.

ill try to make a vid soon but my camera's record doesnt pick up the low tones.
by paintballrocker
Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: CV problem
Replies: 3
Views: 519

CV problem

Hey guys i got a Q about my CV boot. I noticed today when i was driving to work that the front passanger side axle was amking a grinding sound. So when i got home today i looked and my CV boot was torn and grease was flung everywhere. My Q is should i replace the boot or get a whole new CV axle from...
by paintballrocker
Thu Mar 19, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Alinment Problem??
Replies: 6
Views: 771

even though im only adjusting the 1 side? :?:
by paintballrocker
Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Alinment Problem??
Replies: 6
Views: 771

yeah i looked at my t-bars and the passanger side is adjusted lower than the drivers side so im gonna level them up this weekend
by paintballrocker
Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Lift Q...another broken record
Replies: 7
Views: 783

Alright so just body lift, t-bar crank, rear leave springs, fender flares, 33x10.5 tires.....anything else? ive read the mystery lift thread but it was a week or two agho n i dont remeber it well lol

thanks for all the input

like i said earlier, this site has been a BIG help!
by paintballrocker
Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Lift Q...another broken record
Replies: 7
Views: 783

well when you state it that way it makes alot more sense. the only thing im worried about is suspension parts wearing out and needing replacement.
so the myster lift is just a PA 2" body lift, t-bar crank, rear leave springs, 31x10.5 tires, an an alinment? right?
by paintballrocker
Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Crew Cab Modifications
Topic: ExhAUst
Replies: 2
Views: 790

ExhAUst

hey just wanted to let you know i got a custom made exhaust last week from my local shop. It cost $327 total for the cat back exhaust. :D I had them run a 2.5" pipe from the cat to a 14" SS magnaflow muffler, then from there had them run 2 2.5" pipes with 3"x18" SS tips to the rear corners of the bu...
by paintballrocker
Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Lift Q...another broken record
Replies: 7
Views: 783

Lift Q...another broken record

Ok so ive been searching on hear for the past 2 weeks at my house n lol while at school. Ive decided that the 5" n 6" lifts are wayyy out of the question becuase i only work part time after school n wouldnt be able to afford the kit. Now i have check out the mystery lift and i am considering it but,...
by paintballrocker
Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Alinment Problem??
Replies: 6
Views: 771

Alinment Problem??

hey i tried searching but havent found anything like the problem i have. I noticed the other day that me CC was leaning to the passanger side. And when i sat on the ground and looked the front passanger side was angled down. The truck was on a level driveway and the whole front passenger side was an...
by paintballrocker
Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Offroad Worthy?
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

nah i was pissed cuz i brought my dig camera but the batteries were dead :x
but it wasnt muddy becuase it hasnt rained good up here yet so when it rains im going back down n hopefully get some good pics :D
by paintballrocker
Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:41 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Offroad Worthy?
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

Accutally i just took it to the car wash and wasted $6 washing the under carrage. Any way....

Update:
took it down to the local trail, it wasnt very muddy but me n corey still hit the mud holes. I only bottomed it out 1 n it wasnt bad. all in all i had a hella lot of fun since it was my first time!
by paintballrocker
Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Offroad Worthy?
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

cool thanks HenryJ, i needed that cuz i was worring i might break nothing now im not doing any really serious stuff but still i cant afford a repair cost
by paintballrocker
Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Offroad Worthy?
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

Offroad Worthy?

hey im going offroading/mudding in my CC this weekend. Mines completly stock and just wondering if any1 knows how well they hadle durinf offroad driving.

thanks

ps. i hope i dont break nothing! haha
by paintballrocker
Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:10 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Crewcab 2002
Replies: 6
Views: 975

yeah i have a 2002 crewcab and love it. i bought it used from the origonal owner with 130,000 miles on it and i havent had any problems. the only thing i dont like is the mpg's was worse than what id thought it would be.
by paintballrocker
Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Front Right Suspernsion Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 597

thanks HenryJ
accutally ive only put 1000 miles on my truck since i bought it.
so now im off to the shop haha


thanks
by paintballrocker
Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Front Right Suspernsion Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Front Right Suspernsion Problem

Ive been noticing that my truck pulls to the right when i am driving. And today when i was putting air in my tires i noticed that the front right hand side sits alot lower then the left hand side, and all 4 tires had the same pressure in them. I was thinking maybe it was a bad shock or something. I ...
by paintballrocker
Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

Alright thanks guys for they info.
I decided i'll just get add-a-leafs for the rear becuase i haul stuff alot cause of my job, so i could use the add support.

But im still confused about the front.
Is the only way to lift the front by cranking the t-bars? or t-bar keys?

thanks
by paintballrocker
Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Crew Cabs rare??
Replies: 7
Views: 784

Crew Cabs rare??

hey im just wondering how many crew cab s10's chevy made.
cause i dont see alot of them ever around central PA.

I was just wondering how rare they are

thanks
by paintballrocker
Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

you guys have given me alot of good info
but i have 1 more Q

what is the better option for lifting the rear, a add-a-leaf? or lifting shackles?

thanks
by paintballrocker
Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

Thanks thats what ill prob end up doing becuase only working part time is strapping me for cash.
And my brother is a mechanic so it wont be hard for us to do.

Thanks for all the input!
by paintballrocker
Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

Ok cool, that was something along the lines of what i origonly wanted to do. Cuase i dont do alot of offroading, but id like to make for 4x4 lookin Just 2 last Q's First how easy would it be to do the instal of those parts my self n how much will the parts cost? Second doesnt cranking up the T-bars ...
by paintballrocker
Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

Thnaks guys for answering so fast. -f9k9, here is the link for what tire i want to get http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs/all-terrain-t-a-ko/44.html And yeah i would buy i lift but i just got my licences n bought my S10, and my parents wont let me lift it when its on thier insurance :x But yeah th...
by paintballrocker
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:26 pm
Forum: Tires / Lifts / Suspension
Topic: Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's
Replies: 17
Views: 2560

Torsion Bar 'n Rear Leaf Spring Q's

Hi i am new to this forum site and have a few questions about my truck I have a 2002 Chevy S10 Crew Cab I want to lift my truck 2-3" but without a suspension or body lift Right now my truck is running on stock LT215/75R15 tires My goal is to run 30.5x9.5x15 or 31x9.5x15 tires. I was thinking of addi...