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  1. Brad Yates

    Welding them broken laptop hinges

    Has anyone ever broken their laptop's hinges? I just tore my laptop down to find 2 broken hinge assemblies. They cost $100 on ebay (which ain't bad, but I can do better). I don't have a clue what material they're made out of. Aluminum? Magnesium? Titanium? It has a nice ring to it when I flick...
  2. Brad Yates

    Holy mooly. My boat sold on craigslist in 15 minutes

    What does that say about my asking price? I wanted $6000 but typed $4950. Either I was taking crazy pills, or the guy who called me at 7-11 while I was taste-testing their slurpy selection was on crazy pills. Go craigslist! http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/boa/351744899.html
  3. Brad Yates

    HELP: need to weld on shock mount

    My rear shock mount (passenger side) broke off clean on my way to Vegas. No adverse effects, but I saw in the Safety Inspection manual that they need to be connected. I know it's been awhile since I was on here last, I just need to get this welded up quick. I'm in Provo on the east side. Speak...
  4. Brad Yates

    did the army really make this?

    i bet it was just some joe in the motor pool who welded in that crazy axle. 4 wheel steer too! anyone familiar with this? http://web.govliquidation.com/auction/view_photo?eventId=1873&lotNumber=7702&picNumber=1
  5. Brad Yates

    How much can i gut it out?

    I've got a truck bed trailer. Supposedly made from a 69 Chevy. I haven't messed with axles much, so i'm asking you guys. How much can i gut out of the axle? I need to loose as much rolling weight as i can so it'll roll easier behind my little TJ.
  6. Brad Yates

    holy crap!

    who sells used jeep parts on ebay with some lady in her undies showing it off? you may not want to see this. i sure didn't! :eek: :eek: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-CJ-TAILGATE-LATCHES-CABLES-HINDGES_W0QQitemZ8053312939QQcategoryZ33647QQcmdZViewItem
  7. Brad Yates

    making full use of the ipod

    first i thought about carrying in my laptop with pirate4x4 billavistas D60 tech page saved on it. then i thought, i wouldnt quite fit in at the junkyards :ugh: then i thought of course! ipod in the pocket! them things are smart. so i compacted the ford specific BOMs into a text file and presto...
  8. Brad Yates

    welder q's

    so after some searching i know i need a bigger-the-better cylinder for C25 (75% CO2, 25% argon). q#1: how safe would it be to mount this securely in a jeep? q#2: is running a 115v welder even conceivable with a DC->AC converter? Specs on the welder say input amps is 20 and this beast puts out...
  9. Brad Yates

    junkyard in spanish fork

    my friend mentioned a junkyard in spanish fork today. supposed to have older cars and trucks and everything else. only he doesn't know the name or the address. who can back up my friend's oddly mysterious junkyard?
  10. Brad Yates

    1977 F150 Ranger

    Did this come in just 4 wheel drive? or did some squeak by without it?
  11. Brad Yates

    oops! computer blown?

    so today was a full day of wrenching on the jeep. but when i start it up now it doesn't hold idle, it just dies. in order to keep it alive i need to have the gas on. i checked a few fuses but don't quite know how to fix this one. only thing i can think of that could have caused this is when the...
  12. Brad Yates

    my stereo almost rules as much as me

    so i'm totally awesome and my stereo was full of mud. so to lessen the gap between us thus effectively attracting prettier smarter girls, we have taken on a $400 project. Phase I - Sony marine stereo with waterproof/mudproof cover thingy. cover down cover up folded down yes this...
  13. Brad Yates

    Atlas II Time

    ok. i gotta get this ordered now. i figure the 4.3 should do it but i got a few q's. 1) can i do this myself with a trunk full of tools? 2) what would shops charge for the install? 3) what would be a good shop in SLC? 4) how long would it take me/a shop? 5) is the HD 32 spline needed for my...
  14. Brad Yates

    anyone have shop space?

    i'm checking to see if anyone will let me work on my jeep in their shop. i'd like access to a welder and tube bender. and preferably in provo/orem area. i need to make me some tube fenders, redo my wiring, and buid a rear tire carrier. oh yeah... and learn how to bend tube and weld :D when i...
  15. Brad Yates

    back from the mish

    so finland was sweet and now i've been reunited with my soul mate. my 01 TJ. she waited for me. i knew she would. so i couldn't figure out how to get my old screen name back so i made a new one. don't hate just because my post count is 3. i swear i had more than that before :D . The name is...
  16. Brad Yates

    crap crap double crap

    so my jeep is at six states in orem and i'm in park city. it needs a new r&p real bad but they might not have time today to do it. is there another shop out there that isn't busy today?
  17. Brad Yates

    brad's ghetto snorkel

    here it is folks. took me 2 McFlurries and 2 half days at my new storage unit in heber to do in 100* weather, and of course about 2 hours at home depot. i picked up a 95 ford truck air box for $18 at pick n pull, the filter for $8 at parts4plus and a bunch of fittings and cement and pipe at home...
  18. Brad Yates

    air saw q

    how thick steel can an air reciprocating saw cut without throwing a tantrum?
  19. Brad Yates

    Monster Garage Party Poll

    Applebees it is!
  20. Brad Yates

    RE bushing and race replacement

    ok here i go. i've got the Rubicon Express 4.5" SuperFlex kit and this is the first time i've had to replace crap in them. i've got some issues: 1) how do you get the old bushings out? 2) should i replace the stock bolts with GR8 hardware? 3) the arms won't adjust, like they're rusted...
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