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Old May 11, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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I put 3/4 of a yard of sand in my Ranger, springs handled it surprisingly well,.... brakes? eh, not so much...........look out ahead!!!!
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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When I had my 88 Ranger, we supported the back with jackstands, put a plastic tarp in it, and filled the bed with water. Wala! instant swimming pool!
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Now see if you lived near civilization you wouldn't have to travel back roads!
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 97nukeford
When I had my 88 Ranger, we supported the back with jackstands, put a plastic tarp in it, and filled the bed with water. Wala! instant swimming pool!

Redneck swimming pool.......
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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actually steve i was remodeling someones back yard on the backside of lake coeur d alene
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by im2tall33
actually steve i was remodeling someones back yard on the backside of lake coeur d alene
Just busting ya, us city folk stay on the blacktop...lol
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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this is what i was building

























it took me and one other guy a month and a half to finish this
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Where's the machine gun emplacements?.........Looks like one of those N. Idaho survivalist compounds! LOL!
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Nice, mines not that elaborate, great looking job!
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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thanks.. this is the guys garage by the way..lol

not to sound mean or anything but this guy lives in cali and only comes up here a few weeks a year
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Damn, that's a big job! Looked great, though!
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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i have actually thought about starting my own hardscaping business on the side..but there are so many of them around here
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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thanks pat..yeah each one of those blocks is 75 pounds and the step block is 90lbs
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Looks like the property is on a pretty steep grade.
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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it was dave i had to use 4wd to get in and out when it rained!
 



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