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    Sticking brake caliper while out of town...

    I pulled my camper about 220 miles from home to the coast of SC. I was taking my daughter to see a (urgent care) doctor over an ear infection for a 3:15pm appointment. I pull into the medical center's lot and my front drivers side brake caliper is smoking, all other rotors are cool... I do a...
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    Garage door opener for steel building

    Good morning! I have a 16x8 overhead door on an all steel building. I current have a Ryobi garage door opener however it continues to give me issues. I'm looking to replace it with a reliable, fully functioning unit. My main concern is that the exterior key pad and remotes work...A clean...
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    Smoking brakes while in the Smoky Mountains

    Just returned from a great 4 days in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I pulled our camper and family without an issue 2.5 hours from home to Bryson City, NC. While traveling through the mountains with no trailer, I stopped at a lookout and both my front brakes were literally smoking on...
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    Upper Gauley River Rafting

    Checked this off my bucket list this weekend. I made the 5 hour drive with two buddies and we made a weekend of it. Our guide was excellent and kept us all in the raft and safe. What an experience. I smile just thinking about it. I'm also sore like never before... Well, back to work and reality...
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    05 Suburban LT

    2005 Suburban. It's been in my family since it was purchased by my grandfather, new off the lot. 96,000 original miles, ~1560 engine hours. Leather, power everything, dual climate control, great AC, sun roof, 3rd row bench seat. Seats 8. Aftermarket stereo installed with bluetooth & backup...
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    GM 6L80-90E Transmission fluid change

    I'm looking to drop the pan and change the trans filter on my new to me, 2014 Silverado with the 6L80E. I know that I have multiple options and hope you all have some first hand experience. OEM stuff is: ACDelco GM Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid I can get 6 quarts of "Mobil 1...
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    Help navigating my used Truck search

    I need a crew cab truck that I can safely tow a 6,000lb camper with my family of 3 kids & wife. I have a max budget of 35k. I pulled my camper with my buddies 2018 Ram/Hemi locally and the highway to see how it pulled. I also drove my buddies 2021 Ford F150 with the 5.0. I liked both trucks...
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    2018 Toyota Corolla coolant

    I maybe overthinking this... Next week I'm changing the water pump on my in-laws 2018 Corolla with 75k miles as it's leaking.... I'll be doing a drain and fill and I have a local (29681 zip) Walmart that I'll be purchasing from. I have alot of options that say they're universal, etc. I'm...
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    Moisture issue/window sill

    Vinyl windows are about 8 years old. I have 1 window that seems to get small amounts of moisture. I was going to remove the siding and reflash with sill tape around the window and put it all back together. Would you agree that the water intrusion is coming from inside the window and not outside...
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    Most reliable 2500 truck platform

    I'm casually browsing for a crew cab 2500 base model, gas, tow package. I sat in the Chevy and Ford. The Ram is on my "todo" list. My main question is what motor/trans is the most proven/reliable for the long term. I would be keeping this truck for the long haul. I've read a bunch of revews...
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    Home electrical issue

    My daughters overhead light/fan will cut off and on in her bedroom. It's not on a consistent basis. You can audibly hear the fan go quiet then turn back on and the light will cut off. It's always very brief, less than 1 second. I paid a electrician to come over and he checked the panel...
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    Change of career

    After 15 years in education/educational leadership, I'm ready for a change. I consider my feelings towards my career like being in a toxic relationship. You know that relationship you kept coming back to when you knew wasn't going to last? After working 11 hour days, 5 days a week and not...
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    Help finding tech 2 scanner

    I need to pull my Z55 air ride suspension codes in my Chevy suburban. This requires a "tech 2 scanner diagnostic tool." Does anyone here have a link to a scanner they actually own from Amazon that fits this need? I have alot of scanner options but none specifically say they can pull air ride...
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    Retirement questions & tax liability

    I'll keep this simple as possible and will discuss with my money man. I currently contribute to a work sponsored 403b. Work doesn't match any funds ( I'll receive a state pension). The 403b contribution limit is like 22k? I contribute $9800 per year @ $800 per month. I have concerns as I'll be...
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    2005 suburban airbag light

    Airbag light turned on the dash cluster. I plugged in my scanner and no codes were preset or saved. How would you proceed?
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    Pepboys tire deal

    I felt like this was worth sharing. Buy 2, get 2 free promotion at pep boys. Granted, they jack up the price on the two tires that you pay for but I'm all-in for less than $595 for 4 Cooper Adventurer All Season 265/70-17, 65k mile, US made tires installed on my Suburban. No mail-in rebate, pay...
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    Bought a new car, Camry hybrid

    My wife and I have been casually looking for a new car. My 95 Lincoln is showing its age and one major failure would cost more than it's worth to repair. I wanted something for a family of 5, offered good gas mileage, and is safe. Our local dealer added 5k in dealer markups and they had no...
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    Camper trailer tires

    In a few months (when camping season kicks off again) I'm going to replace all 4 of my tires for my 4860lb, double axle, 23ft camper trailer. I'll spend what is necessary for a quality, long lasting tire. I currently have a mix of tires on it, none are brands that I'm familiar with. What have...
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    2005 LT 4x4 suburban towing experience/advice/thoughts?

    I’m looking to upgrade from a 3500lb popup to a 25ft travel frailer with the specs below. I drive a stock 05 suburban with the 3.42 rear end, 5.3 vortec. I’ll be running a equalizer & sway bar. I have a family of 5, 3 kiddos and want to make sure I’m safe in regards to equipment. I believe it’s...
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    Removing rust and the next steps

    I have a low mileage 05 Suburban that is from the rust belt. My plan is to wire brush the under carriage, get as much rust off as possible and coat with ????? I'd love to brain storm this and do it once.....as it's going to suck...
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