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      10-20-2022, 10:48 AM   #11265
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The original ladder was cheap to begin with and had a max load of 225lbs, which seemed optimistic. So now a new, all-aluminum one is going in. Getting the old one out was a pain in the ass.
Do you have a link to where you purchased this? I need to replace ours.


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      10-20-2022, 01:36 PM   #11266
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Do you have a link to where you purchased this? I need to replace ours.


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X2 and what’s the weight limit on that one?
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      10-20-2022, 02:07 PM   #11267
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Do you have a link to where you purchased this? I need to replace ours.


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      10-20-2022, 02:11 PM   #11268
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X2 and what’s the weight limit on that one?
375lbs. If I get too heavy for that one, I won't be able to fit into the attic anyway.

And when they recommend two people for installing this, they're not kidding. 3 would be better.
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      10-20-2022, 02:30 PM   #11269
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375lbs. If I get too heavy for that one, I won't be able to fit into the attic anyway.

And when they recommend two people for installing this, they're not kidding. 3 would be better.
That sounds great. There are times I am climbing the stairs carrying a heavy box or bin and stare at the 250 lb. limit while the stairs are shaking...
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That sounds great. There are times I am climbing the stairs carrying a heavy box or bin and stare at the 250 lb. limit while the stairs are shaking...
I was just at Home Depot, so I grabbed a shot of the one I bought.
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      10-21-2022, 08:58 AM   #11271
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      10-21-2022, 09:14 AM   #11272
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Was it easy to install attic ladder?
Haven't gotten there yet. The guy I had helping me had to leave after we got the old one out (which took way longer than we had planned). He's supposed to be back this weekend to finish it up.

If I had to do it over again, I'd have used some metal strapping to hold the old ladder to the ceiling joists temporarily while I removed all the screws from the old ladder frame. Then close the door, secure the underside with temporary 1x4s, then remove the metal straps and lift the old door out of the opening.

https://www.amazon.com/Oatey-33923-G.../dp/B000FSVUDS
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      10-21-2022, 09:35 AM   #11273
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Haven't gotten there yet. The guy I had helping me had to leave after we got the old one out (which took way longer than we had planned). He's supposed to be back this weekend to finish it up.

If I had to do it over again, I'd have used some metal strapping to hold the old ladder to the ceiling joists temporarily while I removed all the screws from the old ladder frame. Then close the door, secure the underside with temporary 1x4s, then remove the metal straps and lift the old door out of the opening.

https://www.amazon.com/Oatey-33923-G.../dp/B000FSVUDS
just saw few DIY videos on youtube...its definite 2 person job for the alignment
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just saw few DIY videos on youtube...its definite 2 person job for the alignment
1 person attic ladder install and you'll end up like Kevin in home alone

in California we don't get proper basements or attics..sucks
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Impulse buy - definitely didn't need. Not sure if it really make the car 'better'

See how I feel in a couple weeks.
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Impulse buy - definitely didn't need. Not sure if it really make the car 'better'

See how I feel in a couple weeks.
I like that build a lot. Love the 666's. Not feeling the lights though sorry.
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I like that build a lot. Love the 666's. Not feeling the lights though sorry.
Come on, those lights are good for at least 15hp!
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My Brother bought this for me, as a Birthday Present. This was laser cut, from Photos of my Car. EXACTLY!
Best Present ever!
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My Brother bought this for me, as a Birthday Present. This was laser cut, from Photos of my Car. EXACTLY!
Best Present ever!
The original Heck Spoiler and rear Valance are not so common. See my Car below.
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Impulse buy - definitely didn't need. Not sure if it really make the car 'better'

See how I feel in a couple weeks.
Gorgeous car ShopVac and I love the way you modded it, but I agree with infinitekidM2C, the tail lights don`t make it nicer, sorry.
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Gorgeous car ShopVac and I love the way you modded it, but I agree with infinitekidM2C, the tail lights don`t make it nicer, sorry.
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Come on, those lights are good for at least 15hp!
If I'm not getting the HP from the tails, surely I'll get them from this new badge.
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Are those the OLED GTS lights?
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Are those the OLED GTS lights?
Yes...I just posted them about 6 posts before this one (maybe last page).
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Yes...I just posted them about 6 posts before this one (maybe last page).
They look great!
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Come on, those lights are good for at least 15hp!
But you've got to keep up on the blinker fluid levels!!!
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