What's upsetting you today? - Page 714

classicman · 11-03-2016, 11:59 AM

I hear ya anon... feeling that way lately myself.
Can't seem to catch a break sideways.

Griff · 11-04-2016, 04:43 PM

I hear you.

footfootfoot · 11-04-2016, 10:02 PM

Three weeks ago the car battery died. OK, it was seven years old. Then it was metal on metal with one of the rear brakes. I'll get to it, in the meantime let it make noise, I need new rotors anyway. On the way to getting brake parts I have a blowout. Sidewall. Fucking whatever. I'll put my all seasons on the back and the snows on the front. I'm at the tire place and the guy comes out, "I need to show you something."

"Yeah, I know, the brakes are toast."

"Well, that's true but this is worse than the brakes."

One of the bolts holding the upper rear control arm snapped. The control arm is pretty fucking rusty too. Fuck me running.

I drive the fucker home and start taking the thing apart. After a ton of PB Blaster and a lot of torch and a long cheater, I manage to get the good bolt loose. I can't even fit a ratchet in there, so it's 27,000 quarter turns of the wrench to pull out almost 2 inches of threaded bolt. I get the control arm off and see the other bolt is sheared right at the surface of the bracket it bolts onto. Can't get a drill in there, or a punch, or anything. The only way to get at it is to replace the bracket which is also the strut/shock absorber assembly which is also frozen on and torching PB Blasting hasn't helped. Also my 1/2" ratchet handle is missing so I'm trying to get those bolts off with a 3/8" ratchet and it's twisting the extension. I'm putting it aside for today. I found a new used shock strut assembly on ebay for 25 bucks and ordered it. The control arm and all the bushings and so on I can get locally.

What a PITA.

glatt · 11-04-2016, 10:58 PM

Sometimes you just have to slog through. I'm sorry man.

fargon · 11-05-2016, 07:17 AM

Wow that sux.

Gravdigr · 11-07-2016, 12:32 PM

I think you need to show that car your boomstick.

DanaC · 11-08-2016, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae

And today am going to Wakefield to a burns specialist because I may have an infection (I don't)

!

Yeah...I saw the pic you sent. I wouldn't be confident that it wasn't infected.

BigV · 11-09-2016, 12:07 AM

Sitting in front of the TV watching election returns making myself sick.

sexobon · 11-09-2016, 02:53 AM

If it is of any consolation, a Trump will be easier to impeach than a Clinton. Depending on what your definition of is, is, of course.

Griff · 11-09-2016, 09:43 AM

Trump must be protected at all cost, Pence is the real theocratic enemy here.

Happy Monkey · 11-09-2016, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

If it is of any consolation, a Trump will be easier to impeach than a Clinton. Depending on what your definition of is, is, of course.

Not for the next two years.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-09-2016, 11:45 AM

Hilary won the popular vote by almost 200,000, but Gary Johnson voters allowed the swing in electoral votes for Trump and in key senate races.

sexobon · 11-09-2016, 06:03 PM

It was the dirty old man vote that put Trump on top. The dirty old men voted for the candidate with the best looking daughter: Hillary didn't stand a chance.

classicman · 11-09-2016, 06:33 PM

Johnson voters were NEVER gonna vote for her. Pinning this on him is simply wrong. There are many who would NEVER vote for her - no matter what. Many/most of those votes would have gone to Trump if he wasn't there. She was the problem, not him.

monster · 11-22-2016, 10:57 PM

Life is tough right now, the blows and the obstacles keep on coming and I'm miserable

11-03-2016, 11:59 AM	#10696
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I hear ya anon... feeling that way lately myself. Can't seem to catch a break sideways. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

11-04-2016, 04:43 PM	#10697
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I hear you. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-04-2016, 10:02 PM	#10698
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Three weeks ago the car battery died. OK, it was seven years old. Then it was metal on metal with one of the rear brakes. I'll get to it, in the meantime let it make noise, I need new rotors anyway. On the way to getting brake parts I have a blowout. Sidewall. Fucking whatever. I'll put my all seasons on the back and the snows on the front. I'm at the tire place and the guy comes out, "I need to show you something." "Yeah, I know, the brakes are toast." "Well, that's true but this is worse than the brakes." One of the bolts holding the upper rear control arm snapped. The control arm is pretty fucking rusty too. Fuck me running. I drive the fucker home and start taking the thing apart. After a ton of PB Blaster and a lot of torch and a long cheater, I manage to get the good bolt loose. I can't even fit a ratchet in there, so it's 27,000 quarter turns of the wrench to pull out almost 2 inches of threaded bolt. I get the control arm off and see the other bolt is sheared right at the surface of the bracket it bolts onto. Can't get a drill in there, or a punch, or anything. The only way to get at it is to replace the bracket which is also the strut/shock absorber assembly which is also frozen on and torching PB Blasting hasn't helped. Also my 1/2" ratchet handle is missing so I'm trying to get those bolts off with a 3/8" ratchet and it's twisting the extension. I'm putting it aside for today. I found a new used shock strut assembly on ebay for 25 bucks and ordered it. The control arm and all the bushings and so on I can get locally. What a PITA. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-05-2016, 07:17 AM	#10700
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Wow that sux. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

11-07-2016, 12:32 PM	#10701
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I think you need to show that car your boomstick. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

11-04-2016, 10:58 PM	#10699
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Sometimes you just have to slog through. I'm sorry man.

11-09-2016, 12:07 AM	#10703
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Sitting in front of the TV watching election returns making myself sick. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-09-2016, 02:53 AM	#10704
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	If it is of any consolation, a Trump will be easier to impeach than a Clinton. Depending on what your definition of is, is, of course.

11-09-2016, 09:43 AM	#10705
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Trump must be protected at all cost, Pence is the real theocratic enemy here. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-09-2016, 11:45 AM	#10707
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Hilary won the popular vote by almost 200,000, but Gary Johnson voters allowed the swing in electoral votes for Trump and in key senate races. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-09-2016, 06:03 PM	#10708
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	It was the dirty old man vote that put Trump on top. The dirty old men voted for the candidate with the best looking daughter: Hillary didn't stand a chance.

11-09-2016, 06:33 PM	#10709
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Johnson voters were NEVER gonna vote for her. Pinning this on him is simply wrong. There are many who would NEVER vote for her - no matter what. Many/most of those votes would have gone to Trump if he wasn't there. She was the problem, not him. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

11-22-2016, 10:57 PM	#10710
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Life is tough right now, the blows and the obstacles keep on coming and I'm miserable __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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