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@Matang it was just age, the end that the wiper arm went into was deteriorated from heat and I guess the little plastic piece broke in half with all the vibrations and not being held in place on both ends. I am sure the heat weakened the plastic piece too. And unfortunately the wiper arm holds...

Technically Saturday but got busy and forgot to post. Replaced the passenger wiper arm after ordering the wrong one a week ago and replaced the under hood wiper hose from the wipers to the reservoir. Only had to replace the passenger wiper arm because the end that connects the wiper arm hose...

Fixed the front trim on the driver's side step bar from rattling, couldn't find a replacement bolt in my spare bolt container so just took the next one down the line and put it in the front. Also fixed the rear wiper washer by reconnecting the line in both the front at the front fender and the...

Thanks for all the replies and advise. I ended up finding a 2013 Chevrolet Z71 Tahoe with the upgraded cooling package(increased towing) and limited slip rear. For me it has just the right amount of bells and whistles like power heated front seats with heated middle captains seats, memory seats...

Thanks for the replies @ThundahBeagle You must have had a 99 to 04 Grand Cherokee, I only say that because I had a 99 Grand Cherokee that had those same issues. Haven't heard that from the newer Grands. As for the Nissan Armada, luckily they do not have the not so good 3.5 or 3.7 V6 or the CVT...

Thanks again for the replies. @DintDobbs Yup, research is always best but helps to hear from people who have owned said vehicles. This is because with the internet, you only hear 1 out of every 15 good things, but hear every single horror story. @Dilldog Yes, replacement parts availability is...

Thanks for all the replies. @toolsforwar I do remember liking the Monteros around the early 2000s but I have yet to see one for sale that is decent shape, but would consider one if I found one. @DintDobbs While I agree you can not go wrong with a Toyota, they do seem to have a steep price...

I am looking for opinions on vehicle possibilities that I am looking into to replace my truck. While I like my truck, with both my kids in band and orchestra(both play Cello), I have found that I need an SUV because of the instruments. I am looking at both 5 seater and 7-8 seater SUVs, the 7-8...

It was a shock once it got colder, think the coldest it was on Kauai when I was there was 55 degrees. However I do like it that it isn’t so humid here.

Moved to Midland this past summer from Hawaii and just finally getting settled. Not sure how long will be here since it seems every few years we move for my wife’s job, but can’t wait to explore the area while I am here.

My truck is about due for an oil change and I am not sure if I should just have it done or change it myself. Now I know how to perform an oil change, did it on most of my vehicles except for the last two years because nowhere took used oil(Hawaii). But I have an extended warranty(got it when...

I recently bought a used truck through a rental company(Wife works there and got a great deal), but can not tell if it had the tow package since it does not have a hitch. I worked for the same rental company for almost 17 years and know that they try to buy trucks with the tow package(even...

Mine was named by my kids and it is the S.S. Silver Spirit No idea were they came up with it but that is what it is.

Posted in the other Full-size topic but figured might as well be in both for some good inspiration and info. Finally got another vehicle since I moved back to the mainland. 2018 Ram 1500 SLT bone stock for now. Unfortunately does not have a hitch since it is an ex-rental vehicle but does have...

Finally got another vehicle since I moved back to the mainland. 2018 Ram 1500 SLT bone stock for now. Unfortunately does not have a hitch since it is an ex-rental vehicle but does have the “tow package” according to the build sheet. Got a good deal since my wife works in the rental industry so...

I think more popular because to get a Toyota on any island they all come in through the same company/dealership, Servco, same with Subaru’s. And even on this small island you can go 5 miles without passing 10 Toyota trucks, mostly Tacos. Unfortunately on this island there are no “competing”...

At first was looking at 7 seaters cuz when family is in town visiting my wife can’t always get a 7 seats SUV(works for rental car with car privileges but around Christmas when family visits they are restricted to sedans) but realized that realistically only my parents would come and they would...

Thanks for all the input, would love some old iron but wife wants something within the last 8 to 10 years because she wants me to have the stock Bluetooth so on the rare occasion she drives the vehicle it is available to her. Plus I need a crew cab for kid hauling, and it is hard as heck to find...

Sorry, was just trying to get a general idea if one had more easily accessible parts than another. But for price range looking used under 25K, and have driven pretty much every truck made in the last five years except the Tacoma. Prefer to stay away from Toyota’s only because a used one is...

Well plans have changed from needed/wanting something that seats 7 to wanting a truck for the versatility. But want to go with a truck that can keep up with the Wrangler in terms of always being able to find parts for it. For example, when I was big into Jeeps I noticed that you can basically...