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    Americans and their garages.....

    We've been house shopping the last couple of months in KC and I believe the problem is the huge number of split levels being built. They ALL seem to finish the small portion of basement that is left, leaving the garage as the only storage option.
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    How do you remove a name tag on t-shirt that has been through washer and dryer?

    Unless this some sort of very special t-shirt, I would just throw it away and buy another. But I suppose it is nice to have a project every now and again.
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    Taking my motorcycle class!

    Could you provide the step by step procedure for "laying a bike down?" I've heard many people say they did, but nobody can ever seem to explain exactly how they did it.
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    It was loose wheel covers.
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    No quick struts, I used KYB struts and the OE springs. It does seem the hub bearings are the only things left. I checked the front wheels for play, but I didn't spin them.
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    Without the end links, the noise is still there but isn't loud or as frequent. There was no noise with the original end links, loud, frequent noise on the passenger side with the Autozone links, and less frequent and less loud noise on the driver's side with the new toyota links. The rest of...
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    Thanks. I'll try those suggestions tomorrow.
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    It has 128,000 miles now. I've bird hunting out of it the last two years so it has probably seen harder use than the average RAV4. It seems odd to me this started as soon as I changed the front struts and end links. Is it possible the new struts working better exposed a bearing on it's way out...
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    Sorry for the delayed response. I got in an engine service kit for one of my motorcycles and I've been adjusting the valves on that. There is no play at all in either wheel. I'm not sure I have the end links torqued correctly. I found the 55 ft/lb torque for the Rav4 somewhere on the internet...
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    Rav4 Front End Vibration

    I replaced the front struts and sway bar links on my 2010 Rav4 recently and have been having an intermittent front end vibration at 35-40 MPH with a steady throttle since then. If i speed up or slow slightly it will stop. I ran up to Autozone and bought some cheap links after I had to cut off...
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    Honda Self Propelled Mower...Won't Propel

    Problem solved. I now have a push mower that works great. I had to turn the transaxle into a plain old axle so I could use the spacers and gears to properly support the rear wheels and eliminate any resistance from the transmission, but now I have what I should have bought in the first place.
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    Honda Self Propelled Mower...Won't Propel

    I have not done anything with the bushings. I'll see how they are when I take it apart this evening.
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    Honda Self Propelled Mower...Won't Propel

    I replaced the drive belt, then the new transaxle came with another new belt.
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    Honda Self Propelled Mower...Won't Propel

    This condition has come gradually since last summer, leading me to believe it was caused by wear. So far, I've replaced the rear wheels, drive belt, and transmission/axle assembly. When I engage the smart drive with the engine off, I can't move the belt by hand no matter how hard I try. I...
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    Honda Self Propelled Mower...Won't Propel

    I'm not sure I understand. If I flip the gears around they will only operate properly when I pull the mower backward. The flat edge in the photos posted above will catch on the ratchet keys if I flip them and try to push the mower forward.
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