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Captains Proctor, Logan, Sizemore, and Fant in the 15th. Also Warrants Ken Allen, Vince Durante, Valentine, and Olney, Maj John Barbenchek, Smaj Klasenski, and First Sgt Littlejohn.
A female S1 and SFC Moses in the mess hall of the 163rd. Sold my BMW motorcycle to some captain in the 163rd in 86 or 87.
Did you do the ribbon cutting ceremony on the refurbished building for the 15th to move into?
Yes, small world.
I love my 5 speed. If I get another Wrangler I'll get another 5 speed. If I get the Forester I'll look at the auto. My commute has very few traffic lights or stop signs. The Wrangler's gearing is low, so I can put it in 1st or 2nd gear and just creep along in the slow traffic without shifting. I can't do that in the Taco - it seems like the traffic is always too fast for 1st and too slow for 2nd. I'll have to drive the Forester to see which way I would want to (if I'll want to) go with it. Though the idea of another 4 banger with an auto worries me with my uphill commute.
Some people prefer an auto for off-roading, especially in sand. It is easier to spin your tires with a manual. Others prefer the more precise handling they get with the 5 speed.
I remember the female S1 from the 163d (though don't remember her name). I remember one day when it had snowed, I came in as usual in my 3/4 ton pickup with a couple of bales of hay in the back. She called up because they hadn't plowed her street in her subdivision and she didn't think she could make it in with her (front wheel drive) car. But she probably went much further in the Army than I did - I was such a square peg trying to fit in a round hole. I remember 1SG Littlejohn - if I remember right, he signed for a key from me then was out of the country when I was trying to clear my hand receipts. I just paid for the key as it was easiest. There was a female Maj XO of the 163d. I remember her, but can't remember her name, and I worked for her!
I remember them renovating those 4 old WW2 buildings that had been barracks - I remember being somewhat involved with it. They were originally supposed to be barracks again, but they didn't meet any of the code requirements so they became the battalion and company headquarters buildings. I don't remember any ribbon cutting ceremonies so I would guess that you are talking about the 15th moving out of that building to somewhere else. I remember that C Co. 163d was located in an old firehouse, with many exposed pipes - insulated with asbestos padding.
I vaguely remember a BMW bike belonging to someone I knew - it was the quietest bike, really a nice one. I remember Hank, who was the Watkins-Johnson (or other communications company) tech rep at the time. I bought his old truck when he went to Korea. When he came back he was surprised it was still running - best truck I ever owned.
You were smart to go to Lampassas - the car dealers outside most military posts have more business than they need, so won't meet you half way on anything. I've bought from several before I learned about buying cars...
"2003 Jeep Wrangler: A significant update to the TJ Wrangler will likely adapt the drivetrain and possibly the independent suspension from Liberty."
This is even better than I had hoped.. A new suspension would be a bonus.
Stay tuned!
Maybe in 2004 we will see those updates. I'd be surprised if they don't at least drop the Liberty's V6 into the Wrangler by then.
The only question I have is, why would they bother making major changes in 2004 when the vehicle is being completely re designed in 2006? It just doesn't make sense.. Anyway,I'll take whatever improvements they make for 2003...
Who knows,maybe disc brakes all around like on the Rubicon.
It's a bit of a shame that the 4.0L inline 6 will end soon. It's been a Jeep exclusive since the early 70s AMC days, and is consequently very durable. Chrysler has never put it in the Dodge line, which is it a bit of a surprise. All things must come to an end, I suppose, but it will be missed.
Tom
Have you hugged your 4.0 powered, solid axle Jeep today?
I don't accept that these things can't be improved without destroying the Jeep's character. I don't know if this means an independent suspension or a new engine. A lot of the changes on the TJ were initially accused of watering down the Jeep character, but have since proved baseless. Why can't the next Jeep make the same leaps? Why does it have to be a trade-off?
The only thing that shouldn't change much is the styling. The TJ is one of the best looking vehicles in the long history of Jeep IMHO.
I wouldn't want them to change the Jeeps as they come from the factory, though. In my book they are just fine the way they are. You can build them up with whatever mods you want to make.
I like the power at low RPMs of the 4.0 and its durability. Just being a beginner at offroading, I have to trust the old hands in their opinion that IFS is not desirable on the trail.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
P.S. About time you made it back to gill's ain't it? The site is back up now, or at least the chat room is working. I think the BB and the gallery are still down.
jeep wrangler called the apex. My local dealer showed me the brochere on it.
Anyone looking at jeeps maybe should check it out. WOW love all the posting lately good to check up with my jeep buddies..
anyone heard from twylie lately?
TAJAY---how's the CB coming along..get some pics of the antenna hook up you did...im trying to get some ideas...
KeepJeepin
BamaTazz
The stupid CB still ain't workin'. What was I thinkin' when I decided to install it myself?
It's mounted on the overhead rack that I got from CBrack.com, but it won't power up. I have a bad connection somewhere or maybe a bad ground.
I'll take it to a little CB shop tomorrow, and the guy there can find my problem for me.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Isn't the payload for a Wrangler with a hardtop 800 pounds? Any idea on how much the hardtop weighs?
After the 31 inch tires and steel wheels I guess I will be looking at different skid plates and such. With time I will get around to bumpers after a slight lift, but that is further down the road.
I can see having to do some performance upgrades to the engine at some point in time just because of the extra weight I will be carrying.
Are you going to get dirty on the weekend?
All the skid plates and stuff would add their share too.
I am hoping to go this weekend, but my buddy says his parts came in and he will be working on some mods for his Jeep instead of wheeling this weekend.
Another guys says he will be going Sunday, so I might hook up with him.
I'll email you with a Jeep site that has about a million posts with technical questions and answers, but I'd better not mention their name here. That one is a commercial site, unlike Gill's, so Edmunds wouldn't like it if I plugged their site here.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Tom
I have a small dual axle stock trailer that I will have to pull a few times each year.
Tom
I'm interested to see if anything comes from the hardtop with removable panels. Did DC ever have a concept car with that on it? Not sure I would want something like that, but I might and wondered how they would do it. If it would help with the handling in the wind I would definitely be interested in it.
Well, tomorrow I hope to test drive a Forester to see what it is like. I won't buy it until the 2003s come out. I can't believe I'm getting close to buying a new vehicle now - the year after I bought the Wrangler (in April) and had to register it at the same time as I was trying to find the money for taxes, I said never again! In fact, we bought the Taco in September. And now I'm thinking of doing it again?!!?
How many other vehicles are left that have both the intake and exhause manifold on the same side of the engine?
MtnGal: The Forester is a good little car with a really great engine/drivetrain. I considered one back in 1998 when I was new-car shopping in (sales-tax-free) Oregon. I settled on a new Wrangler since it was such an improvement over my YJ, but it'd make a great 2nd car. I think the regular Outback is a better deal though, you can get it with close the same price and it has more room. Everybody and his brother drives a Subaru in Oregon, they handle wonderfully in the snow/rain.
i need to get back at gills...
I havent deserted ya...just been on the busy side..
At least you tried to install that CB yourself..
IM gonna try it too..I think I can do it.
So everyone saying run power straight from the battery?.. I know you would get engine hum from the fuse box but..wouldnt that be easier to do?
Im a klutz like you tom....
will 2 klutz make a right?
Keep jeepin
Bamatazz
The bumbers are kind of bland, but at least they are metal. How many vehicles can make that claim.
I did take a peek at the WRX they had in the showroom. It was a close call for practicality and price to win out!
A friend of mine always said that there was something about the inline 6 that made it more efficient than a V6 of comparable size. Is that really true?
The couple of times I did installs on CBs in other vehicles, I ran from the fuse box. I did have engine hum the last time. I vaguely remember something about putting in a resistor on the line or something to help with that, but ended up pulling it out before I ever really checked into that. It just seemed like I never used it. I still have it, as a matter of fact, and have occasionally thought about putting it in the Wrangler (or just seeing if it works), but won't do it myself. The times I did it myself I did a job that was functional - not good.
As far as antennas - oceantoad would probably remember this more than I do, but I remember that the Army used some sort of chained on mount around the bumper for their radio antennas, and then a tie down on the front because they were so long. Could you do something like that with a CB antenna? Would save drilling holes in the bumper.
I have the Canyon wheels, which are also 8", and I run 31 x 10.50 BFG's on my Jeep. I have no lift or anyting either. I get no rub whatsoever, but I have never disconnected sway bars, so I don't know if I would get a run like that or not.
Oh, my Jeep is a 2001 Sport, but that shouldh't matter. If the 31 x 10.50's work on my Jeep, they should on yours too.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
http://www.jeep.com/autoshow/gallery/photo_gallery.html?rubicon
As you can see from the specification the drive train still consist of the great I-6 and solid Dana axles front and back. They told me on the phone that the regular 2003 Wrangler will be the same. Although Jeep has been 'thumb nailing' the move of the Wrangler to the Liberty platform but the timeframe keeps getting pushed back. I did hear that it now looks like 2005 or so now. I will findout more specifically from some of my manufacturer sources at DC and elsewhere in the next few months.
Please check out the link with it wealth of specs, pictures and audio feeds from Jeep product engineering.
I will be one happy camper when I get my new 2003 Rubicon.
Cheers!
tidester
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Thanks for the input. I'm going shopping tomorrow, and will lean towards the 31 inchers. My baby came with the plain stock wheels (again, the SE version) so it looked like a Red military model! The alloys and bigger tires helped immensely; I can only imagine what 31 inch tires will do! Two years into it, and the boys and I still love it! May look into Camp Jeep this year in Missouri. Anyone with Camp Jeep experience like to comment? RR15
Glad to hear you are going to be an active poster too. It gets way too quiet in here sometimes.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Oh, you can post your pic in the photo gallery here in the Jeep Owners Club. Just go to the first post in the gallery, and it tells you how to post. Of course, you will have to have those pics hosted somewhere on the internet or on your own web page.
Thanks for the input. I'm going shopping tomorrow, and will lean towards the 31 inchers. My baby came with the plain stock wheels (again, the SE version) so it looked like a Red military model! The alloys and bigger tires helped immensely; I can only imagine what 31 inch tires will do! Two years into it, and the boys and I still love it! May look into Camp Jeep this year in Missouri. Anyone with Camp Jeep experience like to comment? RR15
I might have given you some bad info. I should have told you to find out how much backspacing your current wheels have. Just cause they are 8" and my Canyons are 8" inches does not mean that we can run the same width tires. I am pretty sure the Canyons have 5.5" of backspacing, so as long as yours have no more than that, you should be able to run 10.50's. If they have less than that, then you could possibly even run wider tires than I could.
I know some people run 12.50's on 8" rims, but the backspacing is what determines what you can run on a particular vehicle.
Hope I haven't messed you up, but I guess whoever mounted the tires would have told you. It might have been after they were mounted and balanced, though, and they might have charged you extra.
Sorry, Red!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Not a problem. I intend to ask the tire technicians the same question before I buy. Just hoping to get some direction from the group prior to shopping. BTW, I also updated my profile; hadn't realized that part was 'private'. I doubt that 10.5's will push the envelope too far, but they should look pretty good. Guess I'm not yet radical enough to pursue the lift thing, or spring for mega wheels and tires! RED
Hug your Jeeps for me ;-)
dwrangler
As for pricing, I got some basic input from Jeep factory personnel last week that suggested that there could be approximately a five thousand dollar option spread over the base Wrangler X. I am not sure where that would put the Rubicon in relation to the Wrangler Sport.
Cheers,
Jim Fletcher
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
My Dad is 76. I was thinking I might try to get him hooked up with Chrysler.
looking at the town hall discussion groups here on Edmunds. I just want to say that it is so
AWESOME listening to everyone talk about their jeep, their mods, or whatever. It makes me feel great to know that I'm not alone in my gratitude for having my jeep. At first I was a little
skeptical because of the whole soft top thing and I kind of had my heart set on a Durango, but now I just LOVE my wrangler. It was supposed to be my wife's car, but I loved it so much that I decided to keep it. Well, here are some of my details: 5 speed, soft top, radio/CD, 7 spks incl subwoofer, stock everything else. Please educate me on things that will help me enjoy my baby for all time!
Hey, you didn't even tell us what color you got???
Post often and be part of us here. You are "one of us" now.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Welcome to the family!!
I know you will love them,,,
James..you rubicon is on order..WOW
i didnt know you could place order this early...
HEY dwrangler...finally gonna do it?... HURRY up girl!! Get out there start shopping.
GETTING WARMER out there..time for topless season(TAZZ not me)
Keep Jeepin
BamaTazz