From: muratlanne@gmail.com
"Leon Fisk" wrote in message news:10g539h$3km5e$1@dont-email.me...
On Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:49:47 -0500
"Jim Wilkins" wrote:
>As I near 80 rotating the tires has become a
>tiring task, mostly for getting down and up. I'm taking a break after one
>side. Maybe I should invest in power tools instead of practicing roadside
>changes.
Nowadays people just whip out the Cell Phone and call 911. Get some
smoke to come out from under the hood and other people will call for
you😉
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Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI
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If I keep lifting and heaving (within old man limits) I may put off the time
when I become 'normal' (average). I upgraded AAA to the 100 mile tow etc,
and saved more on my insurance by dropping its 25 mile tow.
A 1/2" Magnum Holeshooter has much more torque to spin the scissors jack
than my cordless Dewalt. I suppose I only have to prove that the tools I
carry in the car are adequate once. As usual the jack to drill chuck adapter
was shop made.
A used Bronco Sport I examined had a non-original full sized spare in the
well. That's rare. What's less rare is snowstorms during my holiday trips
out of state, when I DON'T want mismatched tires that brake differently.
The larger Bronco (not Sport) can have a 4WD Auto mode that allows driving
on mixed dry and icy pavement, like limited-slip AWD, in addition to the
regular 4WD that locks the axles together like my Ranger. The Net hasn't
been helpful with details. Does anyone have experience?
When I bought the Ranger they told me a woman had kept hers in 4WD on
pavement and destroyed the drive train in 20,000 miles. Mine lasted in 2WD
until slightly after the warranty ran out, when the lubed-for-life U joints
ran out of lube, and life. The replacements have grease fittings and are
fine at over 150,000.
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