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Took my wife to labor & delivery. Daughter born.

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I drove across town to pick up my degree since im still waiting on parts

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Took my truck into the back country of Colorado.     Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

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All I did was drive to work this morning but it looks like I went mudding in my truck. It was raining off and on all day yesterday and left my roads in terrible shape. I drove through about 6" of mud and sand goo. On top of that, someone decided to drive through it and cut some serious deep grooves. At one point my tires were stuck in the groove and I couldn't turn in either direction. It was kind of fun, even got to put her into 4wd but unfortunately I was trying to get to work so no time to play today....

Btuggle88 Senior Enthusiast

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Had my boat trailer roll forward into my tailgate today. Wonder how much this is going to cost to repair. It got all the way down to the metal in a few spots. Any thoughts guys?

Sorry to see that, you are probably looking at $400 to $600 to repair and paint, they will probably replace the the Silverado emblem and the LS or LT or LTZ emblem also because they are too aggravating to retape and align correctly.

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Sorry to see that, you are probably looking at $400 to $600 to repair and paint, they will probably replace the the Silverado emblem and the LS or LT or LTZ emblem also because they are too aggravating to retape and align correctly.

 

Yea it sucks but it happens. Thanks for your thoughts on the cost though that was what i was figuring it would cost me.

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All I did was drive to work this morning but it looks like I went mudding in my truck. It was raining off and on all day yesterday and left my roads in terrible shape. I drove through about 6" of mud and sand goo. On top of that, someone decided to drive through it and cut some serious deep grooves. At one point my tires were stuck in the groove and I couldn't turn in either direction. It was kind of fun, even got to put her into 4wd but unfortunately I was trying to get to work so no time to play today....

Rained like crazy last night, 6" turned into about a full 12". I could hear the slop sliding across the skid plates. The wife gave it a try last night in her Jeep, it's getting bad. I feel bad for anyone with a vehicle that is lower to the ground. Pretty sure someone's going to be getting stuck eventually.

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Hauled with the big boys today.

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They let you take one for a quick test drive right?

Was around some of those running at a mine out in NV a few years ago.

Amazed at how fast they were running.

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They let you take one for a quick test drive right?

Was around some of those running at a mine out in NV a few years ago.

Amazed at how fast they were running.

Not this time, but last time i was there i got ride in one. And yes they will get up and go for their size.
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Rinsed her and the wife's ride off as well as the garage floor after putting up Christmas lights.

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Did what I do everyday since buying my truck. Driving through the mud at work. I love working IT and I love working IT for a farm. Best job ever.

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Went to work, Left work drive to Boston to pick my sister up dropped her off at my parents and then went home. All during a snow storm. Love haveing 4 wheel drive.

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