Tag Archives: diy

Replacing the garbage disposal

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Nathan Nelson
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Limit Switch on my Trane XE-80

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

11:40 PM:  Discover cold air blowing through the vents.  Wow.  It’s just one thing after another with these AC/Heating units, isn’t it? 2:06 AM:  So far, I’m batting 3 for 3 in fixes with this thing, because tonight, I managed … Continue reading →

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Shelves for the house

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Kitchen: L 2′ 11 1/4″ W 1′ 3 1/4″ Bedroom: L 3′ 10″ W 11″ Rack 16 1/2″

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Fixing the stop and waste valve in my front yard

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

I have a big water leak in my front yard’s stop and waste valve (I think.)  It’s been leaking for days (more than likely weeks), but I’ve been unsure of how to tackle the problem.  If I turn the water … Continue reading →

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Metal sleeve or spacer

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Spacer in bushing Metric ID of 14 MM Doug would use bilstein shocks 1″ lift Good enough for offroad, but made for street. b46-2286 right side b46-2285 left side This is the shock that used to come on the Tacoma. … Continue reading →

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Rear shocks

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Bilstein shocks are nice. Add a leaf is what he did. All I need to do is replace the shocks. 3.5 inch 4-wheel parts in SLC: DirtLogic 258.99 each for non-reservoir

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Next step for removing a stubborn bolt from lower shock bushing:

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Looks like I’ve tried just about everything to get the lower shock bolt out.  Tried a 5lb sledgehammer, jacking the truck off the wheel well to create space in the bushing (which is demolished), etc.  I’m down to cutting off … Continue reading →

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Looooong day, much accomplish

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

Yesterday’s workday just ended for me.  It’s 1:15 AM and I’m going to bed. But first, a little victory:  Tonight, David and I were able to install my newly rebuilt strut in my Tacoma.  It was a big deal, because … Continue reading →

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