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BTW, saw some news blurbs... The next Wrangler may have some kind of modular hard top with t-tops. Two and four door models.
And has anyone else seen the pics of the H4, Hummer's answer to the Wrangler? Looks kinda cool. Can't recall where I saw it, but I'll look around.
-Mike
Chad
The wiper blade on my Unlimited had the same problem. The dealership had a special low-profile blade that they installed. It took care of the problem.
Dennis
If not, try letting some air out of the tire first, and if that doesn't work you may need some washers under the mounting studs to space the tire away from the brake light housing a little. There is a spacer available to mount the wheel further out and down, but that's usually only needed for a 33" tire.
It used as a special factory off-road package, on GM and Ford and even Jeeps in the recent past. I installed one on my TJ almost 6 months ago, and have enjoyed its excellent ride/handling characteristics. It usually cost $65 each compared to the $40 for a regular SUV shock. Not many Jeep owners use it,I think it has to do with its European origins, it is made in Germany.
It's been cold here in the mornings lately, and my soft top is holding up fine (97 tj), though I should point out that the top is only a few months old (not that that should have any significance). The heater warms the car in under five minutes--I really don't notice the Jeep being any colder than my parent's (I know...lol) van or car.
Before owning my Jeep, I owned a 'poor man's jeep' aka chevy tracker with a soft top. I used it for four winters without any trouble whatsoever--also, no frost or ice on windows, which I agree is rather mysterious...
I plan on my soft top to last many winters up here in Canada without any major inconvenience. My personal experience tells me that I have little to worry about.
Ryan
Did you notice the weather people get to say "Nor'easter" already. (there's one moving toward the northeast) I think they look forward to saying that all summer and fall.
-Dan
Well hope all the celebrate Thanksgiving have a good one.....take Care......Jeff/Dallas, Texas
You can easily do both. Yellowstone is just over an hour's drive from Jackson.
tidester, host
There are outfitters who do snowmobile day trips that go from Jackson into Yellowstone - I'd love to do that. They do other trips to other out-of-the-way places around Jackson. It's a great place to visit any time of the year, and our soft top Wrangler didn't have any problems getting around (we even had the OEM tires on then and didn't feel a need for chains). The "road" into where we were is dirt, and while there is someone who plows it, it was snow covered and occasionally icy while we were there in January.
-Rob
Drive those Wranglers safely over the long weekend!
One last thing about soft tops and hard tops in the winter. I only have the soft top on my Unlimited, so I don't have a choice about tops. It's not a big deal to go throught the winter with it on at all. However, if I had dual tops, I'd be putting the hard top on for the winter, especially if I had no plans to go somewhere I would want the top down. Not having to deal with the soft top's back window bar would be worth the aggrevation of putting the hard top on.
Hearing all you guys talk about winter, I'm thankful for L.A. weather.
-Mike :shades:
Moreno Valley is warmer than up here - there are a couple of guys at work who live there and commute every day to West LA.
We started driving the Unlimited this week, after driving the Sport for the last couple of months. Usually when I go from a manual to an auto I reach for the clutch. This time I kept reaching for the shift. I don't know if I prefer it or not - the Sport really is more fun to drive. And the Unlimited's gas mileage hasn't improved at all (sigh).
No dog will EVER replace my Rossie Pup. I will grieve for Ross until the day I die. He was a once in a lifetime doggy, and I don't expect any other dog to ever mean as much to me as he did. We were truly soulmates.
I know that I will come to love Hank, and that love has already started to grow. He won't take Ross's place in my heart, but he will have a place of his own.
I took him Jeepin' yesterday, and he was VERY good. I think he enjoyed it. I believe I have myself a good Jeep Dog!
I still thought about Ross and cried a couple times, though, because Jeepin' was OUR thing. Ross was with me the first time I ever went off road, and he was with me all but three times that I can think of out of all the times that I have been wheelin', which must be at least two hundred times.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
For those who have not seen Ross Allen's website, here's the link.
http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay53/
Here are a some pics of Hank. He's with my little granddaughter, Payton, in the first one.
Hank's just chillin' on Thelma Jane's passenger seat in this one.
Hank hung in there with me when the left side tires slipped down into the middle of the gully and Thelma Jane was leaned over pretty good.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Congratulations on your new Jeep buddy!
I was thinking about you on Thanksgiving day, wondering if a new puppy would be in your future. I'm happy to see pictures of you and Hank - especially wheeling!
History doesn't change, but we do well to remember it. The future is unknown, yet we yearn for it. Today, however, we live both.
Art...
Good to hear from you again, and especially good to see your new Jeep bud! You sure do have a knack for picking out beautiful shotgun riders!
I'm sure Ross Allen is looking down fondly at your new friend, and if he could, he would be telling Hank all the great things about wheelin' and how to enjoy Turkey Bay (and warning him of the temptations of McDonald's .
I hope you have many, many years of fun and companionsip with your new pup!
Ryan
PS: No sign of fear as Hank looks straight down at the ground as Thelma Jane shifts 90 degrees--he's gonna make a good Jeep dog, no question!
Is the security group worth worrying about (auto dimming mirror, sentry key..) or should I forget about it and look into after-market mirrors.
Also, is this usually the best time to lease a Jeep? It seems like the winter gives you more rebates than spring/summer. (except year-end).
Last thing (i think), is having an automatic really that much better & easier than manual. I would think the manual would be more fun, but am afraid that it would get old fast, and then wish I had gotten the auto...
If I can think of any more ?, I'll post them, just want to make sure I get what I want.
Thanks
You currently have a short wheelbase TJ, right?
The sentry key is supposed to be a VERY good theft deterrent. Mike, a member out in LA who has not posted in a long time, experienced two attemtped thefts of his Jeep, and Sentry Key prevented the theft each time.
Not sure if Sentry Key would be something the dealer could install or not. If so, you could make that part of your deal, along with the mirror as well.
That manual vs auto thing is strictly personal preference. It would depend a lot on your driving conditions, I suppose. I think it might get pretty tiresome dealing with the clutch in stop and go driving, like in a big city.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
However, the Sentry Key is a different matter. It's a very effective theft prevention device which is virtually impossible to bypass out on the street. It will often get you a discount on your insurance as well. It can be retro-fitted by a dealer, but it's expensive in both parts and labor.
Manual vs Auto is a purely personal thing, with the very long list of pros and cons about equal.
Finally, for the last few years no logic can be applied to the discounts available on new vehicles. Just get the best deal available at the time you want to buy.
I was looking at other options (Durango, Mountaineer, Milan), but I can get the Chrysler employee price, which makes the Wrangler even more appealing than all others.
I'll ask about the mirror and key, but as someone said, it may be expensive and I may have to order the thing again(see above).
I'll have to test-drive both, but I'm concerned about manuals, b/c I haven't driven one in years. like riding a bike hopefuly....
Thanks
I am looking to install fog lights on my 04 wrangler and understand just about everything except: 1.) Where and how do I connect the white wire-- do i splice into the headlight wiring and if so, which wire and where? 2.) Where in the dash area do I mount the switch that comes with the kit? 3.) Do I feed the wires from under the dash via the available hole with the rubber stopper in it?
Thanks!
The manual may be more fun, but I enjoy the auto as well. Plus I do not have to worry about the clutch when I am in extreme driving conditions. As a side thought, I would not have this opinion if DC still used the 3 speed transmission they used to use.
Glen
Tom - your new buddy is very cute. It looks like he's not going to be as big as RA was, but he's definitely cute. How old is he?
Auto vs. manual - driving a manual is more or less like riding a bike - it doesn't take much to get back into the habit of driving one (we had had autos for at least 5 years before we bought the '98 Sport with it's manual tranny, and we didn't have any problems.
It's a personal thing (as others have said). But right now I'm REALLY glad we're driving the auto Unlimited! I can't believe I didn't take tomorrow off so I could avoid the I-15 parking lot/crawl between Vegas and LA!
Since you got me to respond, I might as well refer back to post 20312. "Birdjaguar" noted up to 25 mpg in his 4-cylinder wrangler. I thought I was the only one getting anywhere north of 20 mpg (my best is 24-25 mpg, also in a 2.5L I-4).
And Tom, congratulations on your new Jeep buddy. Nothing can take the place of RA, but you will find room in your heart to accept your new pal. Hearts are bigger and more capable of love than we give them credit for.
All the best to all of you in this forum.
Bob
When I come down the mountain I will use my lower gears to avoid using the brake too much.