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Usually a close visual inspection of all the fuel system joints and hoses will show it up. Tedious though.
Also, is there much of a difference in the looks of a 30 vs. 31 inch tire? I'm wondering if it would change the look of the Jeep - and if it's worth spending the money to go up such a small amount? Thanks for any help you guys can give! I haven't posted here forever!
Laura
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I've no experience of those Goodyears, but I'm a big fan of the BFGs. Excellent wet and dry grip, they balance well and seem to last forever. Mine are at 40k and have at least a third of their tread left. Downside is that they're not a good mud tire.
Do you know if there's much of a difference in gas mileage with a 31 over a 30 inch tire?
Thanks for your reply! It's nice to be back!
Laura
On a recent 300 mile trip, my gas mileage approached 22.
In theory there should be a slight improvement in gas mileage with the 31's, but although I measure my mpg pretty accurately I couldn't detect it with mine.
I agree that there are more exciting ways to spend your money, but it could cost a lot more if you get in an accident because you didn't replace your worn tires.
Good to have you back!
Bradford Wernle - Automotive News - July 16, 2007 - 12:01 am
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door has gone from hot to hotter.
The Chrysler group's Toledo Supplier Park is cranking out 600 vehicles per day. Of those, 82 percent are four-door Unlimiteds and 18 percent are two-door units.
"Demand for the hardtop four-door is much higher than we expected," said Cynthia Sidoti, Toledo Supplier Park plant manager.
In June, Jeep sold 10,952 Wranglers, the best June results ever for the Wrangler, according to Darryl Jackson, Chrysler vice president of U.S. sales.
Dealers say they've had a difficult time getting the top-of-the-line Rubicon version of the Wrangler, which is trail-ready and has Chrysler's MyGIG entertainment and information system that includes navigation.
"The market is overwhelming," Sidoti said.
One change that dealers will notice immediately is a new Wrangler color. It's Detonator Yellow, which is fitting for one of Jeep's most explosive-selling vehicles.
Earlier Chrysler reported the mix was about 60 percent four-door and 40 percent two-door. The four-door Wrangler is available in hard- and soft-top versions.
I might end up going with the Flame red X with all the Sahara options. The black fender flares look pretty good on the red. I usually like the look of the matching flares - that's one reason I have a 2- door Sahara now - but the red with black looks pretty good. I just wish the red didn't have quite so much of an orange tint. It's not a pure red in my opinion.
Sorry, didn't mean to go on and on. I do look forward to seeing the 08's on the lots!
Laura
Laura
-Paul
-Paul
http://ptheune.net/~pir/photos/Jeeps/Tires/Selector/index.htm
Shows TJ with different tires and lifts
If you Google "phteune" you should see the site as "tire selector"
Flame Red
23S package
Hard top
17x7.5 aluminum wheels
6 infinity speakers w/subwoofer
Tubular side steps
Anti-spin diff
Power convenience group
Supplemental air bags
1% below invoice, thanks to Daimler Chrysler's affiliate rewards program. Made a phone call to the local sales manager, told him what I wanted...order placed. No haggling and stress free.
Now the hard part, waiting...
When is the big day????
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Sometimes, life is pretty darn good.
-Mike :shades:
I've got a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited with 22,000 miles and I'm using Pennzoil Premium Wheel Bearing 707L Red Grease because its spec. sheet meets/exceeds manufacturer specifications in the user manual.
1 - Should I pump in the grease until I see the rubber cover start to expand or is that already too much if it starts to expand?
2 - Should I keep pumping until I see some old grease come out from somewhere?
3 - Should I keep pumping until I see new grease come out to indicate I've "flushed-out" the old grease?
4 - How many zerks should I be finding on the front end of a Wrangler?
5 - Are there any zerks in the rear end I need to lubricate?
6 - Are there any places I need to grease that don't have zerks and you just have to rub it on?
7 - I see zerks on top and bottom of the front wheel hubs/knuckles where the axle connects to them...I squeezed some grease into those but in hind-sight wondered if those are the "wheel bearing" zerks and I shouldn't have done that.
Thanks for any help.
1 - I usually pump until it expands, then give it two or three more depending on the how swollen the boot is.
2 - No, but don't worry if grease does come out. Just stop pumping at that point.
3 - No, because it's not flushing all the old grease out, just lifting the boot at its weakest point.
4 - Seven (from memory).
5 - No.
6 - Not really. You can grease handbrake and t/case linkages if you want, but it will retain dirt/grit and may do more harm than good.
7 - Those zerks are for the joints and not the wheel bearings (which are sealed). You were correct to lube them.
Occasionally you'll find 'u' joints that have been replaced with one that have a zerk. If so, then grease them until it starts to come past the seals. Same applies if you find zerks in the slip joints on the propshafts.
Don't worry about a boot splitting when you're pumping. It just means the boot was at the end of its life anyway, and better it splits when you can see it rather than on the road when you can't.
It may be great in soCal, but you sure can't beat wheeling in the forested hills near a beautiful lake on a GREAT summer weekend!
-Paul
If I experience the boot splitting like you mention, must I replace it immediately and if so, is it a big job to DIY?
If the joint is several years old, and the length of time that the boot has been split is undetermined, then it makes sense to replace the entire joint even if its not currently showing signs of wear.
However, if you split the boot of an unworn joint while greasing, the boot can be safely changed to prolong the joint's life. Unless you plan on driving on the beach or in deep mud, you can probably leave it until a time that's more convenient.
The hardest part of changing the boot is usually locating the replacement.
I know that hills and steep climbs are out of the question in the flatlands, but anyone have any good suggestions of where to go near the Jacksonville area? My 03 Wrangler Sahara is itching to get off the asphalt!
Do you, or anyone else know, if Daimler Chrysler offers a friends and family program like GM does? Is the affiliate rewards program Chrysler's version? Is there any way non-affiliate people can get this kind of pricing??? Wishful thinking????......
Yes, there is a significant difference. One is a YJ, the other is a TJ. The mounting points are different. The door areas are different. The rear corners are a bit different, and I think the tops are actually a bit different sized.
-Paul
I am a mechanic at the factory and have worked on a few of these.
factory. it is about 100 ft long and sprays water at 30psi to check for leaks. I have "rode" thru the water test and if 30psi doesn't seem like a lot but believe me you could not "see" well enough to drive more than 5mph in the water test booth.
Sahara without the "Rubicon pkg" You will get the Sway bar disconnect with this pkg. the main difference is the Rubicon Transfer case with its ultra low low range and The Rubicon also has Front electric lockers. The Electric Locker only works when you want it so it is well worthwhile.
When looking at cars I tend to focus on function more than anything else but this car has a special place in my heart I guess.
I'm single, no kids so in terms of space requirements it's just me. No loads need to be carried. The use of the car would be just daily commute to work and to run errands.
Many people use their Wranglers exclusively as daily drivers. There are certainly better commuter vehicles available, but you get much more than reliable transport with a Wrangler.
I have driven my YJ on the highways, as far as 60 miles (one way) to work, and I took a trip from NY out to Ohio. I enjoy the Jeep - one of the few vehicles I have driven that does not feel like an appliance. I like the "mechanical" feel of being connected to the vehicle as opposed to being isolated by "systems" that separate the driver from the feel of the road and from the machine. (Bear in mind that my YJ is 2 generations removed from the current Wrangler - most notably with harder leaf springs rather than the current coil springs, and non-power steering, which is no longer offered.) Nevertheless, I gather from reviews I have read that the new Wrangler still offers much of the Jeep "experience" but in a more road-friendly format.
I have thought about adding a new Wrangler to my stable. I believe I would like it. As many say "It's a Jeep thing." Either you like it, or you don't - not much middle road. If you can find a way to put 100 highway miles on one (buddy's unit, or maybe a rental), you will probably know at the end of the ride whether you like it or not. You can't buy this vehicle with your head - you have to feel it.
Whatever choice you make - I hope it meets your needs and desires.
Are there any plans for a flex fuel Wrangler? The 3.3 L V6 (which is offered as flex fuel) would almost certainly be a drop-in replacement for the 3.8 (since both motors are used in minivans). Or maybe the 3.8 will get a flex fuel option? I have a YJ with the AMC 2.5L I4 and I am not unhappy, but for a new vehicle, I would appreciate fuel options - just in case gas prices go through the roof as they have threatened to do.
Wranglers are not particularly famous for their 0-60 time, so I have to admit I do cringe everytime I have to merge onto the Kennedy or Eisenhower expressways.
I drive about 70% of the time with the top down - thus it is noisy but I can't be bothered on a cell phone so I just focus on enjoying the day and the tunes - its my way to kick back and relax after a long day. 10% of the time I use the sun rider function that allows for partial open top with back window out - this is very loud as the side windows slap - but I love the sun. The other 20% is with closed up or the back window down it is noisy but not that bad.
Security - this is a pain, I need to find a good back end box as I am a CFO/IT person and always have at least one laptop with me - thus I lug my briefcase into home depot or the store when I go in a pain but not a big deal.
There are easier cars and more functional cars - but unless you pay over $125,000 you won't get the looks.
Bottom line - Jeeps are impractical but a whole lot of fun - Good luck