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  1. Grape_Ape

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Just replaced the fluids in the Front Diff, Rear Diff, and Transfer Case. Truck is about to hit 50,000 miles. Went with Valvoline Synthetic in the appropriate weights for the front and rear. Redline MT-LV for the transfer case. Rear diff smelled awful and looked kinda cloudy when draining. Front...
  2. Grape_Ape

    What else in your garage?

    Not nearly as cool as some of the other rides you guys have. Got rid of the POS Pacifica and bought a 2024 CR-V Sport L. This is right after the tint was done. Wife will drive it for 3 yrs before it becomes my commuter.
  3. Grape_Ape

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    I'm hoping to get back up that way next yr to Cooper's Creek for some trout fishing!
  4. Grape_Ape

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Not far from it. I love my area of NWGA and that area of Tennessee! Awesome pic @Burns1200
  5. Grape_Ape

    What does everyone do for a living?

    That sounds awesome!
  6. Grape_Ape

    What does everyone do for a living?

    Yup! Have a good friend that went to Grifols for some time. I had the opportunity to interview as well but wasn't looking to relocate at the time.
  7. Grape_Ape

    What does everyone do for a living?

    Grouper already listed the link to the old thread I started but I'm an Instrumentation and Controls technician for Anheuser Busch.
  8. Grape_Ape

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Thank you for your efforts lmao
  9. Grape_Ape

    Help with front shocks 2020 BTS

    Looks good! This is the most recent pic of my truck with my signature and 34" tires so you have a comparison going forward.
  10. Grape_Ape

    Exhaust Manifold Leak

    Just wanted to say wow- I had no idea exhaust manifolds got that hot! Just not something I've actually looked into.
  11. Grape_Ape

    Help with front shocks 2020 BTS

    There was also an issue where stock BTS trucks weren't coming with the proper springs. We had a big ordeal that involved ram finally replacing ours. It's documented in our BTS thread.
  12. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    Definitely agree. I know there's a lot. If you're interested I explained that as well further up. Yes, I agree they're paid very well. Our operators also make around $33/hr. The reason why I'm arguing for it is they were making that prior to historic inflation. They expect a cost of living wage...
  13. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    What are you proving? That's 28.82/hr. Didn't I already specify that was the average wage.
  14. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    I've never stated that they should make that much. I fail to see where you're getting that idea. The middle classes shrinks yr over yr. I'd like to see that return. It's pretty simple to understand. Edit for further clarification on my 40-2000s metric. The middle class grew and that's what...
  15. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    "That inflation, buddy" 😂 yes - so I'm sure you'll sit by idly and watch your wages stagnate for years. How ignorant. The fact of the matter is that not everyone is going to be a high achiever. I'm no different. I work for one of the best companies in my area. I got here by rising to the top...
  16. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    You seem to pick and choose what you like to respond to. We're not going to have a socialist nation - we're going to have an authoritarian one when the middle class finally collapses and the oligarchs are allowed to run it. You've failed to acknowledge that housing has risen 1600% since the...
  17. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    It's a tricky situation. Minimum wage hasn't risen in 15 - 17 yrs if I remember correctly. I do think they deserve more money. They're honestly getting closer to deserving $15/hr now than when that discussion actually came about. We're talking about a simple 50 cent raise a yr at this point to...
  18. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    That's fine. You're just proving that you don't know what you're discussing. It sounds like your job can be pretty repetitive too. There are quality standards they must face. Yes, a lot of it has been automated but you're still responsible for getting quality work done as fast as possible. If...
  19. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    You're saying a lot but not providing any information to back up your statements. I work in manufacturing. Our operators do a lot more than the kid flipping burgers. Firefighters are under paid for sure though.
  20. Grape_Ape

    UAW VP Says Stellantis Has Threaten To Move Ram 1500 Production To Mexico

    Not to say you're wrong - this is just where I'm getting my info or rather from other media outlets like it. That article just lists $28/hr as their avg. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/detroit/news/how-much-does-a-uaw-worker-make/ Maybe it's because the temp workers are bringing the average...
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