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I will work tomorrow then of to the beach on Monday. WOW I really need this vacation too.
RICK!! Welcome aboard!! I cant believe u read EVERY post!! that took some time & patience.
Keep us posted on that JEEP
Well yesterday on the 4th. I parked TAZZ in front of our restuarant with A Large American Flag Attached to the roll bars. It looked GREAT.
I hope everyone had a GREAT 4th, Im glad its over.. WHEW..
HEY tom.. Get those parts listed on eBay!!
Get some $$
Keep JEEPIN'
BamaTazz (Terry)
Dwrangler- yeah it took quite a bit of time to read all of those messages and it was quite a headache causer, but I think it was worth it just for all of the information that I got.
Tsjay- I hear ya about choosing the wife over the Wrangler. In retrospect I should have gone the other way, but hindsight is 20/20.
Oceantoad- I do plan on ordering my Jeep. I just want to wait for pricing before deciding exactly what I want. As Texasjeep said, the Rubicon is coming out and I'd love to have one of those, but I just don't know about the money on that one. We'll have to wait and see. Of course, if I get the Rubicon I'll miss out on adding all of the mods later on so I don't know about that.
Bamatazz- too bad you still aren't into taking Tazz wheelin' because I'm going to be looking for someone to hit the trails with. Since we're both in AL that would be convenient.
So, tomorrow night (Saturday), let's all go there!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
texasjeep - I'd like to get the info on the Jeep decals. I've seen them on eBay but would like to now who you got them from. Did you get you BulletProof in the standard width? Pics on their site don't do a great job of shots directly on center.
I got my disconnects installed yesterday. Took about an hour to get everything in place, but I can get the sway bar disconnected in about 30 seconds now. I went with the JKS ones, which were pricey, but very well designed and built.
-twylie
I have found a 1998 Wrangler SE with 23,000 miles. It has a 4 cylinder and NO air. The price is $11,400 after negotiation.
Should I be opting for the 6 or do you think the 4 will be sufficient for driving to the store, gym, and occasional runs through some mild dirt?
What other questions should I be asking or what problems should I look for before buying this?
Thanks!
The no-air thing is a bigger problem. I originally bought my 1998 6-cylinder w/o air and later had it retrofitted with a factory system. Even in the relatively cool Northwest (where I was living at the time) a/c is needed sometimes, and on road trips you won't want to have the top down for hours on end. There is no insulation in the firewall to keep engine heat out of the passenger compartment and it can get pretty hot in there w/o a/c.
I purchased the car... I ended up getting it for $11,000. No air and 4 cylinder...
How does this do in the snow or in the mud with only 4 cylinders?
Im in the Birmingahm area(Hueytown)
My AIM in BamaTazz01.
Good to see another BAMA boy.
Jeep Decals- I orders the "TJ" decals a few days ago.
Im gonna put them under "wrangler" on the sides.
Twylie..dude..I wish I would have know your schedule better..like to get with ya sometimes.
Since you know about car steroes.
I think Im gonna spend my $$ that way, not on a CB radio.
I'll be leving for the ALABAMA gulf coast on Monday..
I wanna see 100 post by thursday!!
KEEP JEEPIN.
BAMATAZZ
What would be a good size replacement that offers a bit more width and height? I do not want to throw off the speedometer and I do not need any mud/swamp diggers since I will probably only get through some sand or dirt trails.
Thanks
I really like my AR767 wheels, and they are only about $40 apiece most places. They are the black spoke wheels. For tires, I really like the BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A's that I had before going to the BFG Mud Terrains I have now.
You should be able to go with 31 x 10.50 tires, even if the Jeep has no lift of any kind. That's what I did for a while with no problem, even though I now have a 2" Procomp lift.
I have some pics posted here in the Jeep Owners Photo Gallery, if you want to take a look at those AR767s.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Think I will be able to 4 wheel considering I bought only a 4 cylinder? Also, do you think the 4 cylinder can still drive the wheel size you mentioned?
Thanks
4 cylinder is fine for most off-roading. You don't need to go very fast in the dirt. Don't know if it would matter to you, but you can't use chains or cables with wider tires, including the 30" tires that came on my Sport. When I bought mine, I wasn't worried about snow, however, while I was 4 wheeling in our local mountains I found a lovely community that is (more or less) within commuting range from work and moved. Now snow is a regular part of my winters, so I think I'll get the smaller tires on my next Wrangler.
There is often a problem with the dash gauges in the '98. I called a dealer this morning and got a guy who said that it would be 3 hours of labor to fix, but I don't think he knew what he was talking about (there is a TSB out for the problem). I also had to replace my exhaust manifold, but I have the I6 - don't know if they are the same on the 4 cylinder.
In any case, enjoy your Wrangler - I know I love mine. I'm really looking forward to taking it up to Washington this summer - I refuse to drive all that way in the Tacoma, even if we don't do any 4x4 stuff!
For wheelin and around town, the four cylinder is fine. It's just not good for highway driving of any distance.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
P.S. Why don't ya join us in gill's for some chatting sometime? http://itsajeep.org
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SONNY!!
Hope this helps.
Oh, Geek, you didn't say how long you've had your Jeep, but did you know that the power outlet is only "hot" when the ignition is on? That's something I would like to change about my Thelma Jane. I wish that power outlet was hot at all times, so I could charge my cell phone without the engine running.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
The new safari top is working out pretty well. It still leaves Ross Allen in the sun, unless he gets up close to the back of the front seats. I don't like him riding back by the tail gate anyway.
After a day of Jeepin', RA and I took a nap, and then we took Thelma to the car wash and got the mud off of her. Next on the agenda was a good hand washing at home. That mud at Turkey Bay makes the white letters turn yellow, but an SOS pad works wonders to bring them back to white.
After the hand washing job was done, it was close to dark and the temperature was really pleasant. So, loaded up the Mrs. and RA and headed for the Sonic Drive In. That was fun!
I can't believe how much fun a Jeep is! Even after all these months, I am like a kid with a new toy. Why didn't I get a Jeep years and years ago? Man, all the money I have spent trading cars so often! I would have been happy with a Jeep and would have kept it for years. I might have traded for a TJ when they came out, if I had owned a YJ for a few years, but I would not have traded about every year like I have. The way I feel now, I can't see ever trading Thelma Jane.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Labor from an independent a/c specialist was about $300 (he gave me a discount for paying in cash). So altogether it was about $1000.
www.home.earthlink.net/~oceantoad/
BigK, happy birthday you old timer. Jean also included a picture of a doily so that you can see what you are missing. I told you that she was mean like that.
Looks GOOD! Looks like your center pieces are different than mine. Mine have black decals on the ends with "American Racing" written on them. Yours look like they are all chrome.
I don't care if it's on your way up or on your way back, but let's try to hook up for a cup of coffee or a meal when you come through Bowling Green or wherever you are at your closest point to me. Heck, I might even buy.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
ALWAYS room for another JEEPER, I believe you will need that A/C
TOM going topless & doorless at a sonic.. good idea.. i gotta try that.
Wish i could take TAZZ with me to the BEACH that would be great. Maybe next time.
I hope everyone has a GREAT week..Stay safe
KEEP JEEPIN & POSTING!
BamaTAZZ
By the way, there is a fire somewhere in Canada and the smoke has traveled all the way to Philadelphia! The sky looked surreal today, it had a dark, orange look. Very weird.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
He trailered his Jeep out to Colorado to do some Jeepin in the high country around Silverton and Telluride in the San Juan mountains.
Man, that must be the ultimate!
Get home safe, old lar!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
How bout a little chatterooni in Gill's? I'm there now. Come on!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Yeah, but wouldn't that draw down your car battery?
I have NO USE for AC. That is why I got a convertible!
Pulling the boat around, I have only seen one other Jeep towing. No problems at all with towing.
Steve
If still not enough for you, there are mods you can make to add power. Look here for some help:
http://homepage.mac.com/jyokomura/index.html
and
http://www.tricountygear.com/4_cyl__only.htm
and
http://www.dsuper.net/~timf/Techarticles/2_5l_power.htm
on Jeep engines:
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme/4x4COMANCHE/engines.html
If not, I'd say keep the stock ones to save money.
I have a 1997 Sport with stock steel wheels with 31X10.50 inch tires.
I'd say, based on your description of driving, that some generic AT or AP type tires would do you just fine. I'd probably say something in 235/75R15 to 255/70R15 would do fine. If you don't need the knobby offroad lugs, I'd recommend against them to keep the ride quieter, and provide better road manners, and maybe even mileage. Even a car tire on a jeep would do fine in sand and mild offroad conditions. I've seen Jeeps with fat performance tires, which are used in mostly dunes at the Cape. I'd guess they were BFG TA's or noname type "performance" tires in like a 285/60R15 size or something. They will still get you around town nicely, and also get you out on the dunes to your favorite fishing spot.
Good luck.
Regarding a/c:
I am considering it even though I do not plan on using it much, but I did read in the Jeep Owner's Bible that by ordering it, you would get some heavier duty engine components and that the defrost would work better with a/c since it would be able to remove humidity as opposed to simply blowing warm air on the windshield. Also, resale is always a possibility and a/c helps on the resale price.
Tom
"...I wish that power outlet was hot at all times, so I could charge my cell phone without the engine running."
Yeah, but wouldn't that draw down your car battery?
Don't think a cell phone would draw enough power to amount to anything, Nony Mouse. Maybe if it stayed plugged in for days on end without the engine being started and run for a while.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Tom
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Tom
This is what the rest of you missed:
Do you really want to delete this message?
steve_ - 09:01pm Jul 8, 2002 PST (#6000 of 6003)
Just a bit too much contact info in an earlier post - don't want the spammers to be able to use Town Hall as a place to harvest names, addresses and emails.
Boy, you guys are suspicious :-) Expect a repost w/ a link to the contact info....
Steve
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