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Thanks for the link.
-Mike
It's great to have you back here, the place just isn't the same without you! I know I don't post an awful lot, but like many of the 'newbies' around here, we count on your many, many posts, expertise, and advice as we do our daily perusing (that goes along with ALL of you Jeep vets on here). You're a big part of this board and its family-like atmosphere. We are ALL thrilled to have the Tomster back!!! Congratulations on your recent recognition, your admirable courage, and (and I'm sure this is from everyone here) all the best in the future!!!!!
YEEEEEEEEEEEHAW!!!!!!
Ryan
BTW, this was just in fun and trying to keep it Jeep Related.
-Paul
But we'll all be able to pull each other out of the ditch. :-)
Steve, Host
The cell phone issue is huge. I'd support the hands-free law, but it does tend to fly in the face of having conversations with passengers. It's absolutely a concentration issue - - a serious conversation requires serious thought (and I still believe the cell phone case is worse than a live passenger - - - but I have no hard data). I do have data on this: 50% of all drivers are below average! ( )
When we have friends come to town, I caution them to check their rear-view mirror before stopping for a "yellow/red" traffic light. You have to be sure you're not going to be rear-ended! And this is Oklahoma, not some sprawling megatropolis area!
Y.H!
Gary
I don't think many of you regulars will struggle with what "Y.H!" means. To all of us!
Y.H!
Gary (now I've got a tagline!)
Where in OK are ya again? I think I've asked this before, but I can't remember.
I have handsfree in 2 of my 3 vehicles. I have a bluetooth phone with a bluetooth headset I use in the Wrangler, but it is ONLY effective if I"m not on the highway and I have top/doors/windows on. Even then, it is pushing it to be heard sometimes.
OK isn't too far from TB... You just have to cross Arkansas and a bit of Tennessee to get there... I know Huntsville is 13 hours from Enid...
-Paul
-Paul
The "other" E-town in Oklahoma; Edmond. You're right - I do have to make the trek to TB before my wheels fall off! I moved here from central Indiana, so it could be a multi-purpose kind of trip. I've driven my '98 SE (yes, 4-banger) to Indiana on a couple of occasions before - - so it can make the trip. Almost moved to E-town (Elizabethtown) in KY a couple years back. That would've made TB a very easy journey!
It's been said that I couldn't communicate without parentheses. (Darned if I know why!??!?) Oh well.....
Y.H!
Gary
Come on out this weekend! hehehe
My 4 popper goes to TB from Huntsville, AL (3 Hours), so I know how ya feel!
-Paul
Thanks for the nice post.
Hope you get that Jeep, but please, even if you don't get one for a while, feel free to participate in the discussions here.
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
That invitation goes for all of you. Wouldn't it be cool to get everyone here in this group to come to Turkey Bay at the same time? We could have our own Jeep Jamboree!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
-Paul
Not really. My understanding is that those holding a conversation in a vehicle with the driver are tuned into the driving and traffic conditions and "back off" as needed, thereby, imposing less distraction and stress on the driver than one who converses with the driver by phone.
At any rate, I am sure Wranglers like the Tomster and others aren't engaged in deep conversation - in person or by phone - while performing some of those exotic off road maneuvres reported here!
tidester, host
I think most guys walking around with their bluetooth phone gizmos all day long look pretty dopey. How important can it be to be in constant contact with the world. To me that kind of contradicts the lifestyle driving a Jeep represents. I hang my phone up on its cradle on the visor and when I get where I'm going I return any calls (well maybe) that came in while I couldn't hear my fancy ring tone.
Dont call me I'll call you... Hey there's a tag line for ya!
Alan in the Desert
Y.H!
Gary
October IS pretty up at TB and the temps are already on the way down YAY!
As for driving schools, I put my daughter in one out at Willow Springs Raceway in Cali. She drove the Grand for the class. I think it made her MORE aggressive instead of the expected result. One reason why the Jeep is now mine and she drives a low-slung Civic. She doesn't talk on the cell while driving (well, as little as possible), but she DOES have a lead foot that has cost her a few tickets.
-Paul
From the bottom of my WHEEL to the flares I have about 29" of space in front, 31" in back with the TJ in its normal configuration. What kind of height difference should I have between front and rear. I'm thinking 1" difference should be about right, so I'd probably need 1" spacers vs the 3/4" spacers.
Your opinions would be appreciated.
-Paul
She may be more agressive but at least she know how to handle the machinery. Kids!
Alan in the desert
I went ahead and got the 3/4" spacers for the front. Before I put the winch on, it was pretty good, so I think the 3/4" will take care of the worst of it. Once I load it up with gear, it should be just right.
-Paul
I'm doing fine now. I sure do thank you for your concern and for calling me.
I have received emails from eight different people in here, there have been numerous posts wishing me well, and now I have even received a phone call. Tell me another message board where that would have happened! Nowhere else!
You guys are the greatest! I hope we always have this spirit in here.
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I stayed because of the spirit of this group. As unofficial spiritual leader and cheerleader of this group, Tom is largely responsible.
Tom, I think you're getting a chance to reap what you have sown, but in this case, it's a good thing!
Yours in Jeep Coolness,
Dave
I just hope you can make it to Turkey Bay on Saturday so I can say thanks. I'll even get your dinner for ya if we stop at the Woodshed!
-Paul.
Now I know it's a good idea to clean this sand out, but after flushing forward and backward on each side very thoroughly, I can see that there's still a thick layer of sand all along the bottom surface of the rail. Evidently there are no weep holes in the bottom of these rails to allow you to flush them out properly. I know wet sand that's just sitting in this part of the frame is just asking for corrosion--especially living near the ocean, and getting into salt water every so often.
One solution would be to drill holes along the rails, but I would think that somebody here has a better idea. We really love the Wrangler and want it to last!
Thanks in advance!
But you might want to get a jack up one end and put a hose in that end to run the water for a while and get the sand.
-Paul
-Paul
But you gave me an idea, maybe if I park it on an incline and flushed it towards the low end, the rail would empty itself more. That is better than doing it on the flat, but there will still be standing water/junk in there.
I have been thinking of getting a bluetooth headset, thinking it might make it easier to hear in the car. I just got a phone with bluetooth and my computer has bluetooth, so now I can check the road conditions when I'm traveling (something I sure could have used more than once!).
I have never been on the Autobahn,which has no speed limit, but I have read that the accident rates are much, much lower than here in the states. I think there are cultural differences that help them with this. To Germans, driving on the road is the activity, they don't worry about stereos, cup holders, eating fast food, putting on their makeup, none of that while they're driving. They concentrate on the task and enjoyment of driving. The other reason, is that there is a driving lane and a passing lane. You do not just drive in the passing lane because it's the "faster" lane. German law requires you to move over to the other lane as soon as safely possible.
I think the basic German d/l does not come with Autobahn priveleges. I think you get endorsements for various driving conditions: Night, bad weather, high speed. Zis ees a more sensible approach. Danka!
Alan in the desert
Welcome back Tom.
Harlan
-Mikie
My wife, two kids and I were visiting family down on the Gulf coast of Florida during the holiday weekend and I had an opportunity to get the new Jeep off the pavement. I had a CJ7 20 years ago and used to play on the dunes that were created by the dredging of an intercoastal canal. I took my wife out there to show her, and sure enough the old trails were there, but apparently not used very frequently. The following is my first attempt to post a photo stored on photobucket.com. This is me at the bottom of a hill that was about 60-70 feet high with an angle of about 30 degrees for the first 1/3, then increasing to about 45 degrees near the top.
-Paul
Mark
"have you hugged your Hoochie today?"
-Paul
Posted this on the new vehicles topic, but since the last post was in April, I figured it might go unnoticed...
Mike's Jeep News has the scoop. They link to an Italian site that has published full photos. I must admit they look a bunch better than I thought. Sort of like slightly shorter and a little more aggressive Liberty's. And, they're green, which Jeeps pretty much all should be
Quattroroute page It's in Italian, except for the photos (smirk)
Thanks for the kind words, and you sure did get it right when you said I am "owned" by a dog. Ross Allen is lying beside me right now. When you see one of us, you will almost always see the other.
I think it would be super cool if you could come over and wheel with me sometime. It would fit right in with a trip to see your friends in Paducah and Murray.
I'm going to skip the trip to TB today, since I can't go every weekend any more due to gas prices. Also, it's still pretty hot around here in the afternoons. I'm sure looking forward to fall weather.
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
See what the recommended tire pressure is according to DC. Since you still have the factory tires, the recommended pressure should be valid.
If the tires are getting flat spots, it could be that they are out of balance. Could also mean that the shocks are worn out, even though that would be unusual for a Jeep as new as an 04.
We need some of good old Mac's expert advice here. Mac?
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Until then it's all a bit of a mystery!
http://www.tops4less.com/clinometer.html
Are they cool, just for fun, stupid? How hard to install, and where in the Wrangler do you place it?
Thanks,
Mike
I am driving on the north side of Houston on primarily concrete roads, about 50% is new. Most of the places I drive are very smooth without potholes.
I'm disappointed in the wear with these tires. I had a '96 Grand Cherokee with the same tires and got almost 60K miles out of them. I'll probably be lucky to get 40K out of these. Goodyear has told me that ALL Wranglers have alignment and tire wear problems.
Thanks for the comments.