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  1. bigcountry78

    Any experience with acme tools?

    I’m just wondering if anyone has any experience with ordering from acme tools? I was just wasting some time when I found out about a sale they were having. Buy a set of SAE Wiha 3/8’s impact sockets, and get the Metric set for free. I had seen the sets at Lowe’s, and they are $20 each. The sale...
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    What should I do with this toolbox?

    I kind of inherited this box from my wife’s grandfather, but I’m not sure what to do with it. It’s a really nice Mac box, and it’s just been sitting empty since I got it. I have most of my tools in a big craftsman box, so what should I put in this one? It’s too big/heavy to be a portable setup.
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    Trailer tires

    Well, my 6x12 utility trailer will finally need tires this spring. I guess 12 years on a set of tires is long enough. Right now it has ST215/75r15’s, which are the original tires. I’ve noticed that when the trailer has a decent load such as 2 atv’s or a heavier lawn mower, the tires seem to sway...
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    Any experience with 2016 Silverado?

    Well my brother in law got a new company truck and is looking at selling his current one. It’s a 2016 crew cab Silverado 1500, Z71 4x4. Not sure of the trim but it has leather, Bluetooth, most of the gadgets and widgets available for the time. 165k, had a new transmission installed at 100k and...
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    Drill of the year

    Following my other power tool stuff, I thought I’d post this. My wife bought this for me right after we got married, probably around the end of 2012 or so. It was the only drill I had up until I got my dewalt stuff for Christmas in 2020 or so. This drill hasn’t been used since then, and a couple...
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    Thinking about streamlining my tools.

    Because I’m bored at work, and because of a couple experiences last week, I’m thinking about streamlining my power tools and I want some input. I currently have three different tool brands, and four different battery sizes to keep up with. This is not anything I did, it is the result of the past...
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    Good manual battery chargers?

    Are there any good manual chargers still on the market, or am I going to have to get a used one? I know the smart chargers are finicky about charging a “dead” battery. I have one that I want to try to bring back, as it’s marked 10-22, but is too dead for my smart charger to recognize. My good...
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    Plastic thread repair

    I have an old folding shovel, it may be army issued or it may be a cheap imitation, I’m not sure. I’ve had it forever. Anyway, the handle comes apart and has a saw blade that is supposed to screw into the handle to cut roots. But the threads are boogered and, while it screws in, they don’t catch...
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    2001 Silverado advice

    I think I’ve mentioned this truck here before. It’s a pewter 2001 Silverado, single cab short bed 2wd. My grandpa bought it new, and we’ve kept it in the family. Strip down model, only real options are gov lock rear diff, 4.8 v8 and auto transmission. Rubber floors, manual locks and windows, and...
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    2002 RAV4 massive oil leak

    Hopefully someone here has some insight. Back in January, my Rav radiator sprung a leak. It got parked until a couple weeks ago, because I have my truck and I drive my patrol car daily. So I finally got around to putting a radiator in, and that went smoothly. I pulled it up to the driveway and...
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    GMT 400 W/T

    Well, my dad found a 96-98 gmt400 W/T, single cab short bed 4x4 for $500, complete with a title. It’s the vortec 4.3, automatic, with manual windows door locks and rubber floors. Running when sank. Yep, you read that right, the guy left it running and in gear I guess and it rolled into a pond...
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    Outlaws and BFG’s

    I have a set of Outlaw rims and BFG all terrains from a parts truck. I think they are 15x10 wheels and 32x11.50 tires. The tires do have some dry rot, but I’d run them. I’d have to put in longer wheel studs to run aluminum wheels, and I don’t want to do that so I’m sticking with my steel wheels...
  13. bigcountry78

    Gun racks, tailgate straps.

    I was cleaning the shop out and found these. Won’t use them and don’t need them so they gotta go. 2 sets of adjustable gun racks, these are metal with a rubber coating to protect your rifle. $10 each. And one set of tailgate straps, $10. Willing to ship on your dime. Located in Hickory NC.
  14. bigcountry78

    What size inverter?

    Looking at power inverters. Mostly wanting one to be able to charge power tool batteries while away from home. About what size inverter would I need to run the chargers? I’d be charging 20, 24 and 40 volt batteries if that makes any difference.
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    Camper into a utility trailer?

    while I was out and about last night, I saw an older, maybe 70’s model camper sitting in front of a house that had “free take” spray painted on it. Well, anything free catches my attention so I got to thinking about grabbing it and scrapping the camper and turning it into a double axle utility...
  16. bigcountry78

    1980 air dam

    Air dam from a 1980 K10. One tab is ripped, and there looks to be a clean cut down the middle for some reason. Might could be repaired, or run it as is. $10. Located in Hickory NC.
  17. bigcountry78

    Fender flares

    Took these off a parts truck. I won’t be using them. Maybe bushwacker brand? Anyway they’re in good condition. Driver side front and rear. Located in Hickory NC. $20 for both.
  18. bigcountry78

    1979 headlight bezels

    I have a set of 1979 only headlight bezels for sale. Dad picked them up for my 78 but he didn’t realize they were the one year only deal. These are not plastic repops and appear to be GM metal ones. I know they’re not popular but maybe someone needs them. Located in Hickory NC. $40.
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    Power tool storage

    Looking for some ideas for power tool storage. Have a full set of dewalt tools, and a full set of metabo tools that are just thrown in the corner of the basement for now. I’m looking for something portable that I can put everything in to organize all the tools and all my bits and accessories...
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    New warn style winch bumpers

    Just stumbled across this on Facebook, thought I’d share. Looks like someone has started building the warn classic style winch bumpers. And they’re even available in polished stainless steel. Check them out: https://engineeredvintage.com/products/thegoatbumper No affiliation, just thought they...
  21. bigcountry78

    A couple sets of lights

    Selling a couple sets of lights that I have hanging around. A set of KD brand driving lights. Great condition and both work, only downside is on lens is cracked. Might can be repaired, or a replacement might be available on eBay. $15. And a set of Hella 500’s. They work great. No cracks...
  22. bigcountry78

    Trailer mounted winch

    I spent the better part of the afternoon putting a 2500 pound winch on my 6x12 utility trailer. Got the winch and switch mounted, now I’m trying to figure out the power situation. Short term fix is to grab the battery out of my square and just use that, but I’d like a longer term better...
  23. bigcountry78

    Has anyone made a set of light covers?

    A while back, I sold some KC 5x7 light covers I had. Well, now that I have another push bar, I want a set of covers for my cheapo lights. But, KC seems to have discontinued all their vinyl covers, and they go for stupid money on eBay. As well as I remember, there wasn’t much to them, just vinyl...
  24. bigcountry78

    Are these flares sought after?

    Saw these flares on a truck my cousin is parting out. Any idea what kind they are, or if they are anything special?
  25. bigcountry78

    Kobalt vs dewalt for a sawzall

    Looking at picking up a battery power sawzall, either kobalt or dewalt. I already have a 24 volt kobalt impact, and several dewalt 20 volt max tools so either one would have to be compatible with those batteries. I see some complaints online about the dewalt batteries not lasting. Anyone have...

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