South Carolina BS thread under new MANAGEMENT and lives in SC

Most hydrants around here are what are called "dry barrel" hydrants. Where the valve that physically controlls the water flow is beneath ground. They do this to mitigate freezing. The hydrants you see in movies that spray water 50' in the air are what is called " wet barrel " hydrants. Usually found in warmer climates, the physical hydrant body is full of water.

I bet money when the FD came to tighten it up they ruined the seal trying to over tighten it and then the water dept. eneded up having to replace it.

 

Pin stripe, badges, and bedside decals removed. It also got a wash and wax. Forgot my tire glam at home.

 

It was originally leaking at 1. So I'm guessing this was a wet barrel. I'm thinking they cranked on it. It broke something about 4ft down where the main line meets the line coming up. So then water started coming up at 2. That's why the water dept had to bring in a little digger. Even had to call the people that mark gas and power wires before digging. It was a whole thing. Lol
The water department wasn't happy with the fire department. Lol

 

So even flush hydrants like that one are dry barrel. The seal fails at the bottom of the stem and allows water to enter the body and leak through the cap. You have two options. Crank down on it more or rip it out and replace it. Option 1 usually ends up turning into option 2.

 

That’s a sweet looking base model Tacoma you have there!

 

Thank you Sir! I like it… undercover TRD lol

 

Sharp truck!

 

Thank you Sir! It’s not fancy overland rig, but it’s perfect for me.

 

Ah that makes sense!

 

Finally caught a flounder…

 

God damn you have some massive hands!

 

That's a keeper for sure

 

Still trying to get this out of my garage

Brand new SCS Ray 10 16x8 -12 offset 4 BS
Wrapped in a brand new Toyo Open Country R/T Trail 285/75/16

This was my full size spare, never used, never put on my truck. Has been kept in my garage.
Letting combo go for 300 bucks, pick up only. Over a 700 dollar value!
Thanks!

 

There is a dude on Facebook marketplace selling three rims and that match this one for anybody who's interested. They have Nitto tires

 

Kids thought so too lol. They were begging to take it home and put it in the fish tank.

 

Sweet

 

Just picked up the Tacoma from East Coast Gear Supply. Now for the long slow drive home.

 

Hell yeah! What did you get?

 

5.29’s

 

I did the same a few years ago. Was torn about getting a front locker but decided against it. Best mod so far for sure.