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My advice............ buy two.
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I have to say that I am little jealous myself. The weather in California has been a little unpredictable so I put the hard top back on. I hope to be able to take it off again in a week or two.
I had the soft top on for a while but found using it a little inconvenient. Carrying the windows around in the Jeep is a bother. Plus I put things in the back a lot; with the soft top I have to put things down on the ground and unzip the window. With the hard top I just open the gate and lift the hatch a one-hand operation.
It has worked out real well for me to have the hard top only. I was initially grieving about not getting dual tops, but after getting that little S-10 pickup to be my daily driver, it made hard top only not a problem.
Hurry up and get yerself a Wrangler, Jeff! You are missing out on TONS of fun.
Gman, your day is coming for topless/doorless. Your season out there should be much longer than mine here.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
That's a 4 hour drive, one way, through NYC and about a million tolls. I must have a severe case of Jeep fever, because the drive didn't bother me a bit. I can't wait to install it, the temp hit 80+ today!
Just felt like sharing with the group.
-Dan
p.s. I will definitely follow the recent soft top installation tip postings.....thanks
thanks for the suggestion about using the vents to even out pressure with the soft top on. It really works!
Looks like I get to remove the crossmember and investigate a bit more.
I really appreciate the help and info on the assembly.
Thanks,
david
Removing the crossmember is easy. Three bolts on each chassis rail and a few nuts on the transmission mount. Remember to support the engine/bellhousing first though! Use anti-seize on the six bolts that go into the chassis rails, when you replace them. A floor jack is handy but not essential. Incidentally, it's much easier to change the transfer case fluid with the crossmember removed.
-Paul
Are the ones on the older TJs like mine reliable?
No
Neither do I (but they wouldn't would they?)
Yes
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P.S. Ford have done it for years!
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I was at the Jeep dealer today getting an oil change and was looking at a Liberty Renegade while I waited. You know I would not be embarrassed to be seen driving it. It was loaded and still was priced at $25,710 MSRP (a little over $1,100.00 cheaper then the MSRP of my Wrangler). It had a rugged look with the lights that go across the top. The downside to the one I was looking at is that it was only 2-wheel drive but for a second vehicle it would work for most people. Me I thing a 2-wheel Jeep is not a Jeep.
I bet if you look at a Liberty without the leathers seats and the some of the other extras that may not be needed, you could get a 4-wheel driver Liberty for a reasonable price.
Well, I am all signed up for the local Jeep Jamboree this coming August. Looking forward to it. In preparation I have bought a warn engine skid (used, and yet to be mounted... apparently some rubi's don't take well to it), have yet to get the steering box skid and am now looking at CBs.
The model that I am interested in is one that seems pretty popular, the Cobra 75 WX ST... but the question is about antennas. I am not sure if I want to advertise the fact that there is something potentially worth stealing and wanted to know about the mobile antennas. There are two models from Cobra - the "Thru-the-Glass" and the "Magnetic" mobile antennas... will they even work? Are they any good? How much better is it to go with a permanently mounted one? In regards to the mobile ones, don't you need to run a coax cable anyway??
Thanks,
Andrew
-twylie
Andrew
I have the Cobra 75WXST and luv it. I went with a mount that is attached to the spare tire carrier mounting screws and also provides about 1 foot more height to the 4' antenna I use.
As far as a magnetic mount, I did use one for a while until I found a good way to mount something more permanent.The magnetic antenna that I had was a whip style(from the mid 1970's) that has coax attached to it. I would just hook up the CB via the cable and plop it on my hood.. with no regard to tuning the SWR.
Results varied.
I'm not sure but you might want to check Radio Shack as I belive I saw one there.
Good luck,
David
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I'd rather had seen something like the Rescue concept(only smaller). The Rescue looks like a combo of Cherokee and Wrangler. How cool would that have been? Like all the other Jeep concepts, I doubt they'll put the Rescue into production.
Dan
Thanks, Dan.
Labor intensive, but probably less than $15 in materials.
I've not used one myself, but wouldn't hesitate to try one if necessary. Here's the link:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T4A432A18
How the heck did you find this at Quad? I have their catalog and have searched their discussion forum(and others) looking for info. to see if this existed.
I'll let you know how the install goes. I am ordering this right as soon as I'm done with this post.
MAC24 I hope I can return the favor someday.
David
I have those black corner panels installed on Thelma Jane, and she is so ugly now that she is ashamed to go out in public.
It is AWFUL, no kidding. YUCK! Would gag a maggot! Hideous, grostesque, horrible.
What can I do, Mac? I want those panels to be white, but they are powder coated black. Can you just sand the powder coating to rough it up and then paint over it?
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Question is: anyone know if the 2005 Unlimited will come with a manual tranny?
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Pretty ironic that i posted right after your wrangler pic. I actually began my Wrangler research at the beginning of this thread. That was when you still had your Pontiac! Still many more to read. Hope to catch up soon. Believe it or not, I'm considering a Wrangler or a Mini Cooper. My wife drives a T&C mini van and I have a Camry. My children are split on the toy car. My daughter votes for the Wrangler and my twin sons want the Mini. We'll see who wins out.
It will be the most fun you've ever had with your clothes on! Nothing comes close to a Jeep for pure F-U-N!
I have owned every type of vehicle out there, and I always got bored with a new vehicle after a few months. Not so with my Thelma Jane!
Take a topless/doorless ride in a Jeep, and you will see what I mean. I get my most enjoyment out of my Jeep now by going off-roading, but Thelma Jane was the most fun vehicle I had ever owned even BEFORE going off-road. Wheelin' just added a whole new dimension to owning a Jeep.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Yes, you can sand and paint them, but it rather defeats the purpose. Like the rockers, they're designed to protect the body and allow you to push the envelope. If you just wanted the Jeep to look nice you could have had a conventional repair done on that corner and driven a little more conservatively afterwards (which doesn't really jive with the new front locker!).
However...................... white is the easiest color to match and has virtually no 'depth' to it, so you should be able to replicate a virtual factory finish with 'rattle cans'........... if you really want to!
Personally, I'd use a can of 'satin' or 'semi matte' black to tidy up the new scratches in the corners after a fun day of pushing the limits at Turkey Bay.
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We (well, my other half drove while I rode - didn't think I'm quite safe to drive with what meds I'm taking at the moment) tested the Outback and the Forester. The last time (like 2 years ago?) I looked at them I preferred the Outback, this time the Forester. But I didn't get excited about either one. I'm thinking that it I might as well just get new seats for the Taco and keep it for another couple of years.
If they were to offer an Unlimited in a MT I probably could be talked into changing my mind, though...
I'm with ya on the matte or flat black, Mac. I thought that would be the way they were, not shiny like they are. Maybe I would be better satisfied if they were matte.
I guess I'll hold off for a while, but I almost know that I would be happier if they were white.
The option of body work and repainting wouldn't have made sense, cause I know there would be future damage. Those panels are just what I need, but they would look better white, I think.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Andrew
Fifth gear is, I believe, .79:1 ratio, or at least it used to be. That is just for maintaing speed on the highway, and level highway at that.
If the only time you hear it is in fifth gear under load, try downshifting to fourth and see if the noise goes away.
Mac, really need you to jump in here! Am I on the right track or not????
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Filling the tank with the highest grade gas available should confirm it, but 87 octane should be maximum required unless the combustion chambers are badly carboned up (unlikely at 3800 miles). However, a change in driving technique is probably all that's needed........... if you need to accelerate at highway speeds, drop to fourth.
Were you able to ride in your Jeep with the service manager to demonstrate the noise and confirm you were both on the same page?
The color scheme does not look bad at all. The coroner panels definitely need to be matted. I think flat would be too much in the other direction though.
However, now I think the rear bumper needs to upgraded to something a little meatier. The corner panels give Thelma Jane a stronger look, which the original bumpers do not exhibitwhen next to them.
Glen
I don't know what I will do. For the time being, I will just live with the situation.
You're right about my needing a beefier rear bumper, so maybe that will be my next mod. I could then reassess the looks of those panels.
Oh, guess I need a little clarification between matte and flat. Is matte just the "texture?" Is it just a rough surface as opposed to a smooth surface?
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Glen
http://www.ewylie.com/images/jeep/satinblack.jpg
-twylie
Does anyone know how to get in touch with Pete? His email is private.
Steve or Tidester, could you guys email him and tell him the old Tomster misses him? Tell him to email me. My email is public.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Andrew
Satin or semi matte = a sheen, like satin.
Next, you can't over rev the 4.0. There's a rev limiter built in........ try it and see. Certainly, 2800 rpm is nowhere near red-line. Past 1500 rpm the torque curve is practically flat until around 4000 rpm. Experiment a little, the 'upshift' light is for economy and environmental purposes only.
Finally, while the NV3500 transmission has a reputation for noise, this is predominantly noticeable at idle while unloaded.