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Forum: Jeep Talk 06-15-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 101,040
Posted By champ
I routinely serviced a 98 XJ, starting around...

I routinely serviced a 98 XJ, starting around 250K, and the 4.0 finally gave up the ghost around 410K.

The owner had top end ticking starting around 320K along with low oil pressure (5-10psi hot...
Forum: Jeep Talk 03-14-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,175,535
Posted By champ
Agreed on all points. I'm usually firmly in the...

Agreed on all points. I'm usually firmly in the 'buy the manual' camp, but the 8-speed ZF just out performs the manual in nearly every way.

They only way I'd buy/order a manual JL is with the...
Forum: Jeep Talk 03-14-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,175,535
Posted By champ
Mechanically? I despised the shifter feel and the...

Mechanically? I despised the shifter feel and the clutch especially. Maybe I'm just a manly man used to high HP stick cars, but the heavier clutch on the JK was far easier to drive than the feather...
Forum: Jeep Talk 03-13-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,175,535
Posted By champ
From a pure ice-cream retrieval, nice day only...

From a pure ice-cream retrieval, nice day only purpose? JK hands down.

I briefly owned a 2-door, manual, JK and I firmly believe it was a better driving experience than any manual JL I've driven....
Forum: Jeep Talk 07-13-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,202
Posted By champ
Ignore Hellcat engine part of topic and I refer...

Ignore Hellcat engine part of topic and I refer you to this: Linky (https://jalopnik.com/the-707-hp-hellcat-engine-is-too-dangerous-for-the-jeep-1833919628)

This is the important part:
Forum: Jeep Talk 07-11-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,202
Posted By champ
Man... if they can pull it off, then I have just...

Man... if they can pull it off, then I have just one thing to say:

https://i.imgur.com/BHppaHa.jpg
Forum: Jeep Talk 07-11-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,202
Posted By champ
If the teaser is to be believed, then I wonder...

If the teaser is to be believed, then I wonder what they're doing to make it pass crash test standards?
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 05-15-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,874
Posted By champ
Silly question, but are you spinning the rear...

Silly question, but are you spinning the rear tires a bunch? Traction control will eat through a set of rear brakes quickly.
Forum: Jeep Talk 05-13-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 57,456
Posted By champ
I did a Jeep thing, about a month ago. Not sure...

I did a Jeep thing, about a month ago. Not sure if I understand though.


https://i.imgur.com/p6VmJ5M.jpg

No plans for it, other than just driving and enjoying.
Forum: Jeep Talk 03-28-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 57,456
Posted By champ
Also this. Dealers and the end consumer will,...

Also this. Dealers and the end consumer will, absolutely, be hurting in about 10 years.
Forum: Jeep Talk 03-28-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 57,456
Posted By champ
We have a dealer in Canukistan that charges close...

We have a dealer in Canukistan that charges close to $300/hr and $3.50/km for the service trucks. It's not unheard of to have a $2000 TT&M bill before you even get to the machine diagnotics and...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 01-30-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 35,269
Posted By champ
Thanks, I'll have to look into that.

Thanks, I'll have to look into that.
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 01-29-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 35,269
Posted By champ
Well, her JL is a bone-stock Sahara so that might...

Well, her JL is a bone-stock Sahara so that might explain why I haven't been disappointed by the transmission calibration yet. :lol:

As far as my truck's 8spd? The overall clunky feeling is...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 01-28-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 35,269
Posted By champ
Xeleventybillion on the ZF programming logic for...

Xeleventybillion on the ZF programming logic for FCA 8spd vehicles. I've been driving the GF's JL with the 8spd and... and... I can't believe I'm saying this, but if I were to buy a JL tomorrow - it...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 01-11-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 55,816
Posted By champ
Depends on how much you want to dive down the...

Depends on how much you want to dive down the rabbit hole of a dealership service dept... but since it's a known issue, you may be able to either work something out with the service dept. directly,...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 01-11-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 55,816
Posted By champ
Dem low speed torques. Dats why. :cool:

Dem low speed torques. Dats why. :cool:
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 01-10-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 55,816
Posted By champ
You can get all the parts in TSB 18-003-10 for...

You can get all the parts in TSB 18-003-10 for around $200. Assume a few hours tinkering in the garage and you could have it fixed in an afternoon.

Edit: looks like that TSB is for 2009 built...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 07-26-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
Toyo Open Country A/T II I kept...

Toyo Open Country A/T II





I kept the lift, bags, and wheel/tires - they're all for sale though.
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 07-24-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
Lol, didn't intend for it to be the adults...

Lol, didn't intend for it to be the adults version of Highlights Magazine.

Stupid from a financial standpoint, but I missed the features of my Duramax. This one has no options box left unchecked...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 07-23-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
I did a thing. :cotter: ...

I did a thing. :cotter:




https://i.imgur.com/q30fQML.jpg?1
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 06-12-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
It's a Z71, just debaged. And yes......

It's a Z71, just debaged.


And yes... holy Christ on a cracker the 2015+ 2500's are slower than the line moving out of hell. I test drove one and immediately dismissed it as an option. I don't...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 06-12-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
Luckily it has the 3.42's. I can't imagine having...

Luckily it has the 3.42's. I can't imagine having the 3.08's - slug city. I do wonder what the max tow package with 3.73's and stiffer springs would be like.

The 6.2/8spd combo would be nice, but...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 06-12-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
If you stick by the industry standard of 10%...

If you stick by the industry standard of 10% tongue weight for a tag trailer, then a 7000lb trailer will be 700lbs of payload capacity used up. Add 200lb driver, tools, passenger, etc. and its maxed...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 06-11-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
It did a lot better before I messed with it....

It did a lot better before I messed with it. :bangtard:

Tow/Haul in either D or M5. Set the cruise and let it eat. It'll sit in 5th until it slows 2mph from set speed and then downshift to 4th on...
Forum: Tow Rig Talk 06-11-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 92,214
Posted By champ
Yep, 5.3/6spd truck. ...

Yep, 5.3/6spd truck.

https://www.methodracewheels.com/collections/street-wheels/products/nv-machined
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