I prefer cribbing than jack stands. But it was chocked and stable. ive got 8x8 from the mill for cribbing.
Burnam. Ive done the math on newer vs older. Even if I charge myself it is cheaper. Just make sure you have more than one truck. I have 4 that can tow. Rent if I need to.
Too much stoopid shit goes wrong with computerized vehicles with tons of wiring.
I slap new motors and trannys in these and still cheaper.
Have to remember insurance, registration and taxes are high out here as well. Newer is above my pay grade. Already have a mortgage. These trucks do nothing but make me money and keep my brain working.
Besides, taking something to a mechanic is often at least an hour out. No mechanics in town can I trust. This time, two shops did something wrong with this truck. So I discovered anyway. Pay big money for idiots to fug it up.
Raise your prices. Took me a long time to figure that one out. I was afraid I would lose jobs if my prices were too high. Turns out I just make more money with a higher caliber of customers and I'm not stressing over trying to get the job done and hurry to the next one. I still underbid now and then but since most jobs are very profitable, the occasional blunder is not a big deal any more.
You know B I think it's a variable deal depending on where you live a bit. My experience here is that after 10 years here your vehicle frame begins to experience significant corrosion and you start to get into the how long should i keep it deal.I'd like to hear what others think, and have done on this front.
Honest question here...am I stupid, or am I smart?
You do what suits you, saving to buy work vehicles, especially ones that make you money, is foolish as you’re losing income for the time you’re saving.