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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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my old mans 04 hasent had any issues with the parking thing neither have the two 03'* i had for work trucks. but the rear rotors and pads had to be replaced every 40-50k when i did the fronts. all the vehicles ive had with rear drums almost never need the shoes done i just take the adjusters off and cover them with never-seize and normally the are trouble free. same for the 04 monte rear rotors same time as front, and dont get me started on the late 80'* early 90'* wbodies i had that was one of there biggest faults, it mostly just adds alot of expense when you are driving 40-50k per year its a big deal
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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bought a 6 pack and drove some trails for a few hours by myself... was fun
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Bought a truck box the other day.



Installed it using an install kit so I didn't even have to drill into the truck. I am gonna have to drill into the box though to mount my CB antennas.
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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I bought two of the cobalt boxes and I don't like either one of them.
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I'm loving this one. It'* as deep as I could want, mounted perfect, and opens/closes smooth.
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I like the layout of mine, but the latches and handles don't work at all. I think they aren't built as well as they should be.
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nothing is anymore, my craftsman toolbox is awful compared to my dads old craftsman
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I have craftsman tool boxes from the 60s and probably even older tools for those boxes.

Occasionally an old socket will break and I'll have to take it to get a free replacement. That'* why I only buy craftsman tools. I go to garage sales and buy broken tools for cheap and then get the free ones that actually work.

Today on the GMC I oil sprayed it. That should make it last through the winter no problem.
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well, my engine started knocking........ and I cant afford to buy a used S1 SC 3.8 from a junkyard unless I wrench it out my self... and these are impossible to find in good condition. This sucks- 1995 Park Avenue Ultra
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Originally Posted by 94 olds vert
I have craftsman tool boxes from the 60s and probably even older tools for those boxes.

Occasionally an old socket will break and I'll have to take it to get a free replacement. That'* why I only buy craftsman tools. I go to garage sales and buy broken tools for cheap and then get the free ones that actually work.

Today on the GMC I oil sprayed it. That should make it last through the winter no problem.
I do the same thing, except with Snap-On/Matco/Mac tools. I've turned all my cheap tools into other things. Like I've bought broken Craftsman and turned them into stubby wrenches or palm ratchets. I even took my set of Craftsman screwdrivers and turned them into brake spring tools.



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