Category Archives: At Home

Replacing My Truck’s Gas Tank

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Dan

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Rebuilding My Truck’s Rear Brakes

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Dan

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A Tour of My Home Garage

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Dan

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Inside a Mechanic’s Junk Box

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Dan

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How To Change Your Oil

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Dan

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My Truck: Painting the Wheels

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Dan

The summer after my bought my 1990 Ford F-250, I decided to freshen up the looks a bit by painting the bumpers, fender trim, and emblems. It made a big difference in how the truck looked. The one thing I … Continue reading →

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Inside a Muffler

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Dan

The exhaust system on my truck was badly rusting out, so I finally got around to replacing it. When I removed the muffler, it started falling apart even more than it already had, giving a good view at what the … Continue reading →

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How To: Replacing Rotors with Bearings

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Dan

Most cars these days have the rotor separate from the hub and bearing, but some trucks and older vehicles use rotors that contain two sets of tapered bearings inside them and include the studs for the lug nuts. They’re more … Continue reading →

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How To: 1987-1991 Ford F-250/F-350 Front Brake Calipers

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Dan

I recently did a brake job on my truck, and found that the calipers are attached differently than on newer vehicles, so here’s a how-to guide if you’re doing them yourself. You don’t need any sockets or wrenches, just a … Continue reading →

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How To: 1987-1991 Ford F-Series Headlight Assembly Replacement

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Dan

The headlights on my 1990 Ford F-250 were looking pretty bad. 28 years of sun does a number on plastic. Besides the fading and clouding, the housings were broken, so it wasn’t worth just restoring the headlights. If you want … Continue reading →

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