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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Are the tires muddy yet?
As a matter of fact they are.....now!

I didn't drive it last night, but took it out as soon as I got home from work this evening. So far everything seems to be OK with it. I'm driving it to work tomorrow!!! Woo Hoo!!!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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Oh baby baby!!! Very nice..congrats!!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ReBilld
As a matter of fact they are.....now!

I didn't drive it last night, but took it out as soon as I got home from work this evening. So far everything seems to OK with it. I'm driving it to work tomorrow!!! Woo Hoo!!!
That is GREAT to hear! You know, I've been driving mine to work the last week or so and I didn't realize how much I missed driving my truck every day. I can only imagine what it's been like for you to spend more time working on yours than driving it!

Here's hoping all goes well.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ReBilld
As a matter of fact they are.....now! I didn't drive it last night, but took it out as soon as I got home from work this evening. So far everything seems to OK with it. I'm driving it to work tomorrow!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Here's to no puddles under the truck when you head home tomorrow. Good luck, Bill!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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Great news Bill!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Glad to here that BIG RED is up and doing well.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 07:08 PM
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Thanks guys
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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I think this is too much truck for you. You better bring it on up here and I'll put it through its paces for ya!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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I think this is too much truck for you. You better bring it on up here and I'll put it through its paces for ya!
LOL!! You been drinking this evening haven't you!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 07:33 PM
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LOL!! You been drinking this evening haven't you!
Only 1! Lol!!!!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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Only 1! Lol!!!!
Then you must have taken leave of your senses! LOL!! There is no such thing as "too much truck" for me! LOL!......or "too much woman"!!!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Only 1! Lol!!!!
Uh-huh....

 
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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Uh-huh....

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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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Uh-huh....

Sounds about right! Lol!
 
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Muddy tires, alright!!!!! I would have posted earlier but I had some inside information

What's next Bill? I know you will go nuts if you don't have something to work on. The CC??

I'm starting to be that way. Its really a B when you can't figure out anything else to do to your truck. LOL I even pulled my Geo Tracker out and changed front axles, all the gear oil and new struts and shocks. Can't think of what else to do to that to make it more towable. I even welded on and strengthened my 5er hitch, just trying to avoid problems on the road.

Edit: That's some cloudy looking bear!!
 
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