What really grinds my gears!!!

[p61 western]

they above the law...kinda like @Mastermind is around here

It's bs is what it is.

 

[cgraham1]

Yep pretty bad for sure. What's worse is seeing a cop playing on the phone driving.

It's bs is what it is.

Hope this isn’t too political...

I have a bunch of friends who are in LE... they know they are exempt from the laws that everyone else has to follow. ‘Round here we call that a “perk” of the job. Or fringe benefits. They won’t even deny it.

The sad fact is that many in law enforcement have become glorified tax collectors. And if you don’t pay your taxes (ticket), you will end up in jail, or worse...

Funny (sad) thing is, they often don’t have time to respond to actual crimes... somebody stole your car? Sorry, you’re on your own! But turn someone in for a code enforcement issue (fines!) and you can bet your ass they will check it out.

Not bad mouthing cops, they are just people... but the system is kinda screwed up.

 

[p61 western]

Hope this isn’t too political...

I have a bunch of friends who are in LE... they know they are exempt from the laws that everyone else has to follow. ‘Round here we call that a “perk” of the job. Or fringe benefits. They won’t even deny it.

The sad fact is that many in law enforcement have become glorified tax collectors. And if you don’t pay your taxes (ticket), you will end up in jail, or worse...

Funny (sad) thing is, they often don’t have time to respond to actual crimes... somebody stole your car? Sorry, you’re on your own! But turn someone in for a code enforcement issue (fines!) and you can bet your ass they will check it out.

Not bad mouthing cops, they are just people... but the system is kinda screwed up.

Couldn't agree more. Not saying all cops are bad, but the system is broken.

 

[Mastermind]

they above the law...kinda like @Mastermind is around here

 

[Mastermind]

Hope this isn’t too political...

I have a bunch of friends who are in LE... they know they are exempt from the laws that everyone else has to follow. ‘Round here we call that a “perk” of the job. Or fringe benefits. They won’t even deny it.

The sad fact is that many in law enforcement have become glorified tax collectors. And if you don’t pay your taxes (ticket), you will end up in jail, or worse...

Funny (sad) thing is, they often don’t have time to respond to actual crimes... somebody stole your car? Sorry, you’re on your own! But turn someone in for a code enforcement issue (fines!) and you can bet your ass they will check it out.

Not bad mouthing cops, they are just people... but the system is kinda screwed up.

Not political at all......at least not to me.

 

[Dub11]

Hope this isn’t too political...

I have a bunch of friends who are in LE... they know they are exempt from the laws that everyone else has to follow. ‘Round here we call that a “perk” of the job. Or fringe benefits. They won’t even deny it.

The sad fact is that many in law enforcement have become glorified tax collectors. And if you don’t pay your taxes (ticket), you will end up in jail, or worse...

Funny (sad) thing is, they often don’t have time to respond to actual crimes... somebody stole your car? Sorry, you’re on your own! But turn someone in for a code enforcement issue (fines!) and you can bet your ass they will check it out.

Not bad mouthing cops, they are just people... but the system is kinda screwed up.

Local code enforcement use to be it's own entity here. Now it's part of the local PD.

 

[usmcbuckwild]

You know what really grinds my gears? Just pisses me off to no end?




Livestock not for rent!!!

 

[Mastermind]

You know what really grinds my gears? Just pisses me off to no end?




Livestock not for rent!!!

We sell em.......


Really.....would you rent a porcine out to one of these miscreants?

 

[usmcbuckwild]

We sell em.......


Really.....would you rent a porcine out to one of these miscreants?

Sure would! With a BIG deposit, a GoPro bolted to its back and no expectation of getting it back alive.

 

[Mastermind]

Sure would! With a BIG deposit, a GoPro bolted to its back and no expectation of getting it back alive.

Negative !!!!

Think of the poor animal !!!!

 

[cgraham1]

Mmm. Bacon.

 

[cgraham1]

Then there’s this!!!

No other cars for miles and the sumbitch pulls out in front of me to pass ...

 

[Deets066]

Then there’s this!!!

No other cars for miles and the sumbitch pulls out in front of me to pass ...

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There’s a whole nother lane on da left for passin.

 

[stihl_head1982]

There’s a whole nother lane on da left for passin.

Kick it BRO, I know da road!

 

[Viper21]

“The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty (2500 and 3500) is officially the first heavy-duty truck from the US' Big Three to reach 1,000 pound-feet of torque. That monster output comes as part of an optional 6.7-liter Cummins diesel I6, which also makes 400 horsepower. Yet, the engine weighs some 60 pounds less than its previous iteration, thanks to a new cast-iron cylinder head, lighter pistons, new connecting rods and bearings, in addition to an all-new exhaust manifold and tweaked variable-geometry turbocharger.

If you're after diesel, but not the full-bore kit, there's another Cummins on offer with 370 hp and 850 lb-ft.

In terms of transmissions, the big-boy Cummins mates to a six-speed Aisin automatic that's built specifically to handle all that torque. The other, less powerful Cummins variant uses a different six-speed automatic, while the gas V8 hooks up to an eight-speed automatic.“

I'm a truck guy. Have had trucks since I was 16 (48 now). As a contractor for the last 27 yrs, I've owned, & worked the hell out of lots of trucks. Roofing & carpentry are my main gigs. Although, I'm known as a Roofer. Bottom line, we USE our trucks, & have for many years. I've owned them all over time. My favorite Dodge was a 2002, 2500, 6 speed manual, Cummins. Great truck. Wished I'd have kept it in hindsight. I've owned V10, & multiple other Cummins trucks. 1 V10 was enough for me. Adequate power but, too thirsty at the pump.

The weak link in the Diesels has been the auto transmissions (at least in my experience). Had to replace multiple at less than 150,000 miles. My last Dodge was a 2004, 3500, Cummins, auto. Transmission started to go at 130,000 miles. I replaced that truck with a 2009 F350 6.4 Powerstroke. 10yrs & 270,000 miles later, this truck is still my daily driver. The engine purrs like it did new, & have had zero tranny problems. The only upgrade I did to the truck was delete the DPF, & CAT. The only money I've had to put in the truck is suspension parts on the front end. Started doing that at 210,000.

Another older powerstroke I had (99 6.0) is still on the road with over 300,000. I sold it to a buddy 7 yrs ago when downsizing my operation. I'm foaming at the mouth for a new truck. Not out of need, just cause I want one..lol. I'll definitely be going Ford again. I believe they make the best truck for those with a heavy workload. Dodge makes nice trucks. I really wanted to stay that route. They just weren't tough enough for my career, & lifestyle. The GM's are super comfortable. Again, just not tough enough for my applications.

I realize somebody out there probably has a Dodge with a million miles on it, towing 20,000 lbs regularly.... that just wasn't my experience. Trucks are huge investments these days. Anymore, I can't afford to buy new every few years. A good truck costs more than my first house nowadays. I'm gonna ride out my '09 6.4 until she dies. Hopefully I'll get another 150-200,000 out of her, & my next one will be my last.

 

[Viper21]

My 6.7 hauls ass compared to any other diesel I’ve ever driven... including my ‘06 Cummins, and my brother’s ‘17 Cummins.

Got a new grill.. not sure if I like it or not.
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Truck Porn...! I really want one of those...hahaha. Glad I don't live too close to the Ford dealer cause, every time I drive by, a couple of them trucks start hollerin at me like puppies at the pound.

Beautiful truck man.

 

[cgraham1]

I’m a truck guy myself. Here’s a few of my old trucks.

2002 F-250 7.3/6 speed - bought new


2006 3500 Cummins/6 speed bought new

1987 F-350 7.3 IDI w/ Banks Turbo/5 speed swap

1985 K-15 350/4 speed. I got it for $350 with a broken 10 bolt rear end and swapped a 14 bolt semi float from a newer truck.

1980 K-30 454/4 speed... awesome wood truck

 

[cgraham1]

And my ‘16 F-350 6.7. I purposely bought a ‘16 because I’m not quite sold on the aluminum body panels that the new trucks have... this one currently has 24,000 miles on it. Need to do something about the steps though.

 

[stihl_head1982]

And my ‘16 F-350 6.7. I purposely bought a ‘16 because I’m not quite sold on the aluminum body panels that the new trucks have... this one currently has 24,000 miles on it. Need to do something about the steps though.

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Man that is some line up of trucks. Unfortunately I likem all.

 

[cgraham1]

Trying to back up my phone... only 4 hrs. remaining!! Internet and phone service both suck around here.