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  1. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    I know I was ashamed and stewing over this for a few months…
  2. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    Been a while to get things sorted, However I did find my truck….$13,5k Body in good shape, Little higher mileage, 330k Truck needs nothing,, I still gotta look into getting the seat repaired (wear holes top corner) before it totally gets outta hand… Had two shops go through it to find/address...
  3. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    If they cough up the $7400 I'll likely do that,,, however I work in disaster restoration and typically the payout is lower than the quoted/claim....
  4. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    A little update.... Still haven't found a truck, Got T-boned in my 06 2500 hd ... Kinda put the search on the back burner for a bit.... Been an interesting process,, Thought the truck would be a write-off ...$7400 damage and 395,000 km's ,, Its sounding like they'll fix the truck, ,,, I'm good...
  5. Ron H

    Skilled trades important but we don’t want to work in it: Canadians

    The first thing I'll do in the AM is books,,, Heads clear, thinking straight and NO phone calls @5-6am... As a rule I'm ready for year end Jan 1st,,,,,the added bonus is 1st week in Jan my accountant isn't slammed with work so he too can give my file his undivided attention...
  6. Ron H

    2022 Brazeau ATV Poker Rally - Sept 10, 2022

    And breaking axels is not a challenge or dare...
  7. Ron H

    All Balls Bearing torque settings

    The design seems good however a little pricey... https://www.hess-motorsports.com/products/billet-rear-wheel-bearing-carrier-polaris-rzr-xp-1000-rs1-sku-703022
  8. Ron H

    What did you do for your ATV today?

    These are the "Rhino 2.0's" (supposed to be real piss cutters) ,,,, So I think next trip he'll break the 10 kilometre threshold,,,, I'm calling 12-13 km's this go round...
  9. Ron H

    What did you do for your ATV today?

    Helping Ron with the general lee,,, I gotta say he sure gets his moneys worth out of his brake pads ,,,
  10. Ron H

    Luxury Tax on Vehicles and Boats begins Sept 1st

    Take someone in the food chain industry, McCains for example,,, “ Man we need raises (cost of living) to cover the additional taxes on our yachts and Learjets, better up the cost of frozen fries to cover er” While I’m sure that’s not exactly the terminology used in the boardroom be confident...
  11. Ron H

    Luxury Tax on Vehicles and Boats begins Sept 1st

    Ultimately the poorest/bottom of the "pyramid" pay for these sort of things anyways... Lets face it, as Taxes go up people just charge more for what they provide or do... Its all smoke and mirrors...
  12. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    Fortunately Ive got trucks, time, and am willing to travel a reasonable distance ,,, say 8-10 hr drive If I buy outta BC being an Alberta resident would I still have to pay BC vehicle sale taxes?
  13. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    Well so far it seems I’ll seek out 04.5 - 07 gm/chev …. Unmolested,,, My Max towing All in +-9500 lbs …. Both my 02‘ & 06‘ - 2500hd 6.0 gassers seem to be ok with this aside from the occasional hill,,,, Also seems reasonable for my purposes to keep it under 160-180 k Depending on body...
  14. Ron H

    Some Women

    So is it wrong to get a chubby when the Laser Hair removal machine comes out ? Kinda all I can safely add to the topic,,,,, still a bit of a high wire act though…
  15. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    I get that, however this next one will have parked ins when we’re not camping/towing,,, Never had diesel before, just looking for the least amount of adversity possible…
  16. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    There was, maybe still is a 6 speed Duramax of that 02-06 vintage on kijijij for a pretty descent price.. Seems a rare bird these days,,, What kind of km’s are they getting out of em? Back when standards were desirable for me at least it was Muncie m21 - 4speed,. These days I live on cruise...
  17. Ron H

    Best Diesel regardless of make or year…

    So I’ve 3 trucks however I’m looking to add a 4th… This next one will be pretty much towing/camping specific…. So far I’ve narrowed it down to 04 - 07 Duramax/ Allison… I have 02-2500hd 8’box, 04-1500 sle 6’box, & 06- 2500HD 8’ box…all reg cabs,, Are there others (regardless of year) that...
  18. Ron H

    Before .."..

    No I don’t sell, I’m a collector,,, there are still maybe about 20 +- albums I seek,,,, But given the almost doubling in value the last 1-1/2 - 2 years it’s becoming a consideration… Had I known this 4-8 years ago I’d have been a little more aggressive in my purchases …
  19. Ron H

    Before .."..

    …. You guys sell/donate your vinyl for next to nothing do a little research,,, I pretty much have all I need,,,,That “ box” collecting dust in the closet or basement may keep one in bearings, belts and axels for the next few years… Same also goes for that 60’s, 70,s audio gear… Resources such...
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