That was the exact same blue clay formation off the 41... we logged it as abnormally dense with zero moisture give. The new gear Olivia mentioned might handle the torque, but the real problem is the sudden, full-body shock load when that clay finally lets go. It doesn't bend, it just snaps. I'd be looking at the whole ladder frame for stress cracks, not just the pins.

I always ranked fries by taste alone, but the car-fry experience is a real game changer.

Did that raccoon ever give you a discount on his hiding fees, @david_hayes?

Bacon grease? That's a new one. The smell alone would drive me out of the garage. I can't imagine trying to explain that to anyone who walked in. Your grandpa must have had a strong stomach for that kind of thing. It sounds like the old methods were just about using whatever thick oil was on hand.

Try grinding at night for a faster morning.