Chicks who wrench? Ladies Stand up!

**Lysmachia** · 07-18-2007, 09:57 PM

I forget that we are a rarity. After another 6 hours of wrenching on Tippy I felt compelled to write *LOL* I don't care if you help hold the wrench while your man hits the philips head. Or if ya wrench without your man. But we ladies of Toyota wrenching nature need to be reminded why we do it.

Why do we do it?

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Well I do it for a lot of reasons!

- My nic name is pig pen - can't get off of that one without some axle grease!

-Zip ties and long hair go a long way

- I love a good puzzle... and well underneath my truck is a good puzzle. But I still don't have the love for my engine like Katie does!

-What is harder for us? Boobs get in the way! What is easier? We contort better.

Post up ladies (Or men for your ladies!)

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the_gunslinger · 07-18-2007, 10:33 PM

taught my girl to weld a couple of days ago...that count?

probably not...she probably wanted to argue nail glue could hold it (or something)

**Lysmachia** · 07-18-2007, 10:58 PM

Not to be a chick but... THAT SO COUNTS! LOL! Have her post up! Even if it is via your account!

JnJ · 07-18-2007, 11:28 PM

Working on the truck has become mine and Justin's new hobby. I installed the tube doors myself. Together we have recently done the torsion bars and the bikini top. I also like the fact that when we go on local trail runs I'm one of only 2 women who drive.

I am looking into taking a welding class this fall. I would like to eventually learn how to make my own roll cage!

**Lysmachia** · 07-18-2007, 11:44 PM

Now that's what I am talking about Jenn!

TransAmBandit · 07-19-2007, 04:12 AM

I Like girls who wrench. =D In my past year's Auto Shop Class, there was a few ladies who were taking apart struts and doing brakes. I was soooo into them...

=D

**Yoda** · 07-19-2007, 05:16 AM

My daughter took welding in high school. She had me supervise her as she learned to change her tire, cause she wanted to know how to do it. She has changed her oil. She had to show a boyfriend how to change his tire. She had to teach a boyfriend how to drive a stick.

And she is in college now for fashion design.

BluYot · 07-19-2007, 05:24 AM

Since I've had back surgery I haven't been able to work on my truck...so I ask my girlfriend to help(she's a nurse) and she loves it. It hasn't been anything too crazy...yet....I'm working on her to replace my u-joints that are toast...in due time. At least she tries and doesn't care if she gets dirty, that's the half of it!

habanero · 07-19-2007, 05:33 AM

Long hair and creeper wheels! AAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thin, long fingered hands. Check.
Leverage is my friend.

TB, belts, hoses, plugs, wp, rear axle seal, r/r axle for new bearing, front brakes, a few small mods like the extended diff breather, turned hitch upside down and cut bumper to fit, oil changes......
that's some of it.

I'm also the 'help, my car is spewing coffee (!)/making horrible noise/clicks/all my lights are on/flat tire/etc, etc' person for my sisters.

And no, I don't know what I'm doing. A lot of it's seat of my pants learning. So far nothing's fallen off. Yet.

01rnrgirl · 07-19-2007, 07:01 AM

Trucks are my life !!! I have been helping my dad and my hubby work on trucks my whole life

I love the feeling of being able to jump into a conversation where a bunch of guys are talking about their trucks and truck parts and know exaclty what they are talking about

tc · 07-19-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01rnrgirl

Trucks are my life !!! I have been helping my dad and my hubby work on trucks my whole life

You've been married your whole life?

Wow - chicks who wrench must really BE a hot commodity! I didn't realize how lucky I had it ...

**Lysmachia** · 07-19-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

Wow - chicks who wrench must really BE a hot commodity! I didn't realize how lucky I had it ...

Hey! And don't you forget it!

**waskillywabbit** · 07-19-2007, 07:58 PM

This thread is worthless without pictures.

Jay351 · 07-19-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

This thread is worthless without pictures.

Dirty Dirty Boy

01rnrgirl · 07-20-2007, 06:22 AM

[quote=tc;50576408]You've been married your whole life?

sorry, edit: I have been helping my hubby for the last 11 years with his trucks

(Married for 3 of the 11) lol

RD1970 · 07-20-2007, 08:04 AM

lets see some chicks wrenching instead of reading about it come on

tour4fun · 07-20-2007, 09:01 AM

It's gotten to the stage where the excuse "What do I know, I'm a girl?" doesn't work anymore

.

1972TLC · 07-20-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JnJ

Working on the truck has become mine and Justin's new hobby. I installed the tube doors myself. Together we have recently done the torsion bars and the bikini top. I also like the fact that when we go on local trail runs I'm one of only 2 women who drive.

I am looking into taking a welding class this fall. I would like to eventually learn how to make my own roll cage!

I too am looking to learn how to weld.

I wrench on things purely because I like the physical nature of it. Toss diagnosis, electrical, and any measuring into the garbage....if all I could do all day was just wrench on stuff, I would be the happiest girl on the planet. I know it might sound weird, but it's the truth. And my yota has been providing quite a sufficient amount of wrenching for me, what with having to rebuild the entire motor and all. But even now that that's done, it still gives me little projects here and there. Once those are all fixed, I'll be able to start on my long list of TLC for her.

It will be grand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by habanero

And no, I don't know what I'm doing. A lot of it's seat of my pants learning. So far nothing's fallen off. Yet.

hah here here!

X-AWDriver · 07-20-2007, 01:58 PM

I think this is the most ladies posts I've seen on yotatech in one thread.

So,what is that about 4-5 ladies now on this forum.

1972TLC · 07-20-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

I think this is the most ladies posts I've seen on yotatech in one thread.

So,what is that about 4-5 ladies now on this forum.

we're taking over. you just don't know it yet

surf4runner · 07-20-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

Wow - chicks who wrench must really BE a hot commodity! I didn't realize how lucky I had it ...

VERY hot.
im lucky if i can find one to pump the brakes for me...

**Lysmachia** · 10-18-2007, 12:22 AM

Time to resurect an old thread... ladies stand up. Guys... who have ladies.. catch em in the act!

*GRIN*

fork · 10-18-2007, 12:42 AM

i would let ladies work on my rigs any day

because im lazy

thefreqofnature · 01-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lysmachia

You're freakin KILLING ME with that!

making me crazy

JasonWin · 01-03-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lysmachia

What is easier? We contort better.

I'm sorry but I'm yet to meet a lady who can contort like I can, I'm 6'2" 145 lbs. and very flexible, Example. That pick is a few years old but I can still do it. Of corse I suppose I am not part of the norm.

As for wrenching ladies, unfortunatly I don't know of any all thought I know one of my friends probably would be given the right encouragement.

07-18-2007, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
JnJ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 51	Working on the truck has become mine and Justin's new hobby. I installed the tube doors myself. Together we have recently done the torsion bars and the bikini top. I also like the fact that when we go on local trail runs I'm one of only 2 women who drive. I am looking into taking a welding class this fall. I would like to eventually learn how to make my own roll cage! __________________ Jenn and Justin 86 4Runner: Check out JnJ's 86 03 Corolla: Stock DD 1000 mi/week 99 Ford E350 Turbo Diesel Bus: Working on making our own BioDiesel

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TransAmBandit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 359	I Like girls who wrench. =D In my past year's Auto Shop Class, there was a few ladies who were taking apart struts and doing brakes. I was soooo into them... =D __________________ 1984 Toyota Celica Supra P-Type - 5MGE, Automatic, 4:10 LSD, 175k, NEW PROJECT 1994 Toyota 4Runner - Awaiting 3VZ Swap, 125k, Leather, Auto, Factory CD 1988 Camaro IROC-Z28 - 5.7 Tuned Port Injection .040 over, 700R4 4 speed Automatic, SOLD 1994 4Runner SR5 -180k 3VZ, A340H, 4WD, ISR+Open Element, SOLD

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Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	My daughter took welding in high school. She had me supervise her as she learned to change her tire, cause she wanted to know how to do it. She has changed her oil. She had to show a boyfriend how to change his tire. She had to teach a boyfriend how to drive a stick. And she is in college now for fashion design. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

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BluYot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 300	Since I've had back surgery I haven't been able to work on my truck...so I ask my girlfriend to help(she's a nurse) and she loves it. It hasn't been anything too crazy...yet....I'm working on her to replace my u-joints that are toast...in due time. At least she tries and doesn't care if she gets dirty, that's the half of it! __________________ '91 Pickup 4x4 Xcab sadly sold :( Bike: 2007 Rocky Mountain Slayer 30

07-19-2007, 07:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
01rnrgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yelm WA Posts: 283	Trucks are my life !!! I have been helping my dad and my hubby work on trucks my whole life I love the feeling of being able to jump into a conversation where a bunch of guys are talking about their trucks and truck parts and know exaclty what they are talking about __________________ 2001 4runner mall crawler 3" revtek lift and a 3" 4crawler body lift 35" Cooper Discoverer Hubby's: 83' Rock Crawler (daddy's BoomBoom Truck): 9" Skyjacker lift springs, 5:29's, 4:7's transfer case gears, on-board air, sliders, spools, dana44 conversion, 37x12.5 Maxxis Creepy Crawlers. 1988 4runner. future "Family Wheeler". nothing special other than it is a Yota. Soon to come: solid axel swap and gears so we can hit the trails with the kids.

07-18-2007, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
the_gunslinger Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 520	taught my girl to weld a couple of days ago...that count? probably not...she probably wanted to argue nail glue could hold it (or something)

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waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,548	This thread is worthless without pictures. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

07-20-2007, 06:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
01rnrgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yelm WA Posts: 283	[quote=tc;50576408]You've been married your whole life? sorry, edit: I have been helping my hubby for the last 11 years with his trucks (Married for 3 of the 11) lol __________________ 2001 4runner mall crawler 3" revtek lift and a 3" 4crawler body lift 35" Cooper Discoverer Hubby's: 83' Rock Crawler (daddy's BoomBoom Truck): 9" Skyjacker lift springs, 5:29's, 4:7's transfer case gears, on-board air, sliders, spools, dana44 conversion, 37x12.5 Maxxis Creepy Crawlers. 1988 4runner. future "Family Wheeler". nothing special other than it is a Yota. Soon to come: solid axel swap and gears so we can hit the trails with the kids.

07-20-2007, 08:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
RD1970 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OHIO Posts: 113	lets see some chicks wrenching instead of reading about it come on

07-20-2007, 09:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
tour4fun Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 204	It's gotten to the stage where the excuse "What do I know, I'm a girl?" doesn't work anymore . __________________ I never thought the turbo could get any better, then ...... Unmolested 2008 Runner

07-20-2007, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	I think this is the most ladies posts I've seen on yotatech in one thread. So,what is that about 4-5 ladies now on this forum. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-18-2007, 12:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
fork Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: out in the pacific Posts: 646	i would let ladies work on my rigs any day because im lazy

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