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An unfiltered chronicle of the Steelbak journey. Expect personal insights, project updates, and raw reflections on the DIY process. It’s the gritty reality of building, creating, and innovating.
Ford Focus Manual Swap?
I’m trying to decide what to do with the Focus. There seem to be no real fixes or aftermarket solutions for the Ford DPS6. It seems a reasonably doable job for the manual swap. Is it worth it?
’08 Ford Explorer Pads and Rotors
I finally get some good brakes on this Explorer. The complaint is the spongy pedal more than anything, but it’s time. The pads and rotors are both in need of replacement. There was also a bit if a delay even… Read More »’08 Ford Explorer Pads and Rotors
Battery Management for the Fleet
ATVs need top shelf electrical systems if we want them to run their best.
Winter Farrier Work: Essential Prep for Cold, Wet Weather
The Challenge of Winter Work The cold, wet, and gray Cincinnati weather presents unique challenges for farrier work. After decades in the field, I’ve refined my approach to protect both my tools and maintain efficiency. Garage Prep Station Setup Picture… Read More »Winter Farrier Work: Essential Prep for Cold, Wet Weather
Open Source Will Eliminate Right To Repair Issues
They aren’t talking about the real solution. The Right to Repair & The Open Source Solution When giant corporations like John Deere lock down repair capabilities, they’re not just controlling their products – they’re controlling the entire market. Farmers can’t… Read More »Open Source Will Eliminate Right To Repair Issues
Asset Library
MODS Asset Library Overview The MODS Asset Library is the foundation of our “Build Anything, Own Everything” philosophy. It’s a comprehensive collection of precision 3D models, documentation, and build guides that enable truly independent manufacturing and maintenance. The plan is… Read More »Asset Library
Basement Retaining Wall and Door
The dirt on the corner of our house has washed away and needs a retaining wall and the ground is dirt and needs to be replaced with something better as well as add some better drainage. This will be cover… Read More »Basement Retaining Wall and Door
upandaway.com
I started helping Brooke and Phillip work on their site. This is a placeholder… I’ll be back shortly.
2015 Ford Taurus 3.5L TI-VCT
We bought this car from Cincinnati Cadillac. It was a really smooth cash “as is” transaction. It presented way above anything else we had seen even above this price, so my daughter bought it. It came with109k miles, so its… Read More »2015 Ford Taurus 3.5L TI-VCT