Recent content by mks

Ok, just following up. If you watched the video, then you likely noted he was using a dental pick. That was my problem. I was using standard pick tools (not designed for this work). So, I fashioned a paper clip to resemble that dental tool to reach the pin on the bottom. Once I hooked that...

Not locked. I had to replace the original box and need to transfer the cylinder to the new box.

Anyone have a tutorial on how to remove (and install, I guess) the key cylinder on the glove box? This is the closest I could find. Its a Bronco lock assembly, but I can't seem to "pick" mine out.

Just my own experience in the S550, but I can attest the features of the Steeda spring described here. Was such a simple but useful/pleasurable mod.

Thanks, @GooberDH. Pretty good review--I admit, I've never really paid that much attention. I drive only when I have to in the Winter and, after many seasons on many brands of winter tires, I've grown fond of the Vredesteins. In any case, I feel I've overstayed my welcome in a thread about...

Perfect. Both options leave me with a bunch of tire options. Just gonna see who might have had success with a similar setup.

I was just looking at your trident line--just didn't know if the offsets would work. Again, I apologize for this hijack, but if you have a link(s), pls post or send to me, thanks.

I do need a winter wheel setup for a DH with handling pack. Hoping to find a square solution that will allow me to run 255 maybe up to 275/35R19 (lots of winter tire options in that range). Anyway, I realize this is way off topic--sorry.

Copy...will order as soon as I find enough things that make the shipping worth it.

I literally have broken vertebrae and burst fractures in my spine, so getting underneath to do this in my S550 was a bit of a challenge. The installation was not (for me) as "quick" and easy as the S650 instructions suggest. Honestly, is the install for the 555-7033 spring as easy as your...

Had to chuckle at that. But, comm goes both ways. Good topic, though. In related FTC news, John Deere will now have to comply with a similar right-to-repair policy.

@Zig, I confess, IDK. There is something in your position that I am not capable of understanding. I'm sure someone can address whatever nuance I am missing. I'm out.

Ah, I think I follow. The logic is kinda reversed. The Unfair and Deceptive Practices Act enforced by the FTC is designed to protect consumers. The Repair Act covers more than just consumers. It provides a scope of coverage for the non-OEM market that includes parts and independent shops. It...

I apologize up front; I'm not sure what this question is asking. If the question is how HR 1566 / HR 7389 will be enforced against manufacturers, the bill refers to enforcement actions the FTC will take (which could include redress of the complainant's concern and additional proscriptions the...

I applaud the effort to establish a "right" to fix or have fixed my own vehicle (which one already has the right to do at some risk for warrantied cars). However, some of this effort feels like a bit of a nothing burger (so far). Politics aside, the "memo" does a poor job of conflating two...