I don't know jack about cars...

[Emil]

It's lame man. They put a snorkel on it, but a tv on the floor? Yeah, that's a great idea!

[patlajan]

That should bring the rear back up and put and end to the "squat to take a leak" look I hate that!

Also known as the "ass dragger".

[winoman]

... I think the way things are going, I've got another $10K to sink into it before it's set up the way I really want it set up.

Woah!!! 10K? Well it will be something then I imagine.....best of luck...

If I were to sink 10K into my Audi I'd be upgrading the Turbos, intakes & downpipes and get another 100 horse (for real!)...(and then upgraded brakes & suspension [and upgraded sound! - just as an added...] and some other stuff to round out the perhaps 7-9K worth...I'd be doing low 4s O-60 & quarters in the low 11s! ...maybe someday (if my current Turbos give out....)

I can't fault you for wanting to upgrade your ride (way cool I agree)....but if I were you I'd invest in a good (fast & nimble) street machine so that you could benefit from the thrills on a daily baisis...where its at IMO....

[Sip]

Last week, I've been driving the jeep on average about 70 miles a day around town. Don't assume for a second it's not a "street" machine as well! Actually, taking it out for a quick spin to the store and back is also a ton of fun with no doors and windows ... not only is it very easy to navigate in tight spots, it also gets the looks like nothing else I've seen. As far as quarter miles, I'll get there in a few minutes

Yesterday I went and got me a professional grease gun and some mobil 1 syntetic suspension lube (good from -40 to +256F) ... greased up all the driveline parts, u-joints, and suspension parts and WOW ... it now rides quiet like a lexus!

But although I plan to sink some money into it, I think I'm done with it for a while. I need maybe a year or so to save up and that will also give me a chance to see what it really needs. However, I'm pretty sure I will be regearing the diffs and going with stronger axle shafts. I'm not going to touch the engine as the stock I6 is fine ... it gets the job done for now but does need the right gears to stay in the proper power band with the big tires.

[hyebruin]

ok, what i wanna know is...do you at least wear a seat belt? or a helmet!??

[Sip]

Seatbelt always. Helmet no ... there's no need. The jeep does have full front airbags. One of the things I have planned for it is a complete cage ("roll bars") since the factory one is pretty flimsy though it will do a decent job on a roll over.

[gevo]

Yesterday I went and got me a professional grease gun and some mobil 1 syntetic suspension lube (good from -40 to +256F) ... greased up all the driveline parts, u-joints, and suspension parts and WOW ... it now rides quiet like a lexus!

I hate the fact that most chrysler bearings on the 4X4 vehicles are sealed bearings... i always feel safe when i richly lube the dang parts!!.. but you have to get the bestof the best grease for lubing your u-joints.. the cheap stuff will slick of and help for a few miles.. lol.. but the ynthetic blend is good.. what even better is the stuff i use to lube the chain on my bike.. no matter the speed or the weather or the type of road im on.. that stuff lasts!!.. and its easy to use... it comes in a spray bottle.. lol.. its like 18 bucks for about 16 ounces or so though...

[Emil]

Yes! I hate that the ball joints on my Ram are sealed. It's lame. If I want to service them, I will have to swap them out for Moog ball-joints.

[hyebruin]

the ball joints on my Ram are sealed.

that sounds sooo hot! whatever it means ...now i'm wondering if it's vaccum sealed? or lubed?

[Siggie]

that sounds sooo hot! whatever it means ...now i'm wondering if it's vaccum sealed? or lubed?

*makes a cracking whip sound* Down girl!