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Wiper Arms and Tension Headaches - Part 3

So, this is the state I left the wiper arm in last time... I'm tired, boss. I had bought a new set of springs at the hardware store and finally got around to installing them today. Looks more promising, more beefy, feels tighter. Let's give it a whirl... Newp. Doesn't wipe fer...

Danger Ranger Fuel Filler Problems

My dad passed away last year and I inherited his truck, since it was otherwise going to sit unused. I hesitantly got my Ranger cleaned up and ready to sell. I had shopped around for a long time looking for that specific model - 2000 with 5 speed, 4x4, and a 4.0 liter engine. V...

Wiper Arms and Tension Headaches - Part 2

In the ongoing saga of the limp-wristed wiper arm, I doubled up the last springs I bought, hoping that doubling the tension would improve things. But, of course, it doesn't work like that. Results were the same or worse. I headed back out to the hardware store and bought the o...