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  1. billiebob

    How can I get better MPG from my Jeep Wrangler JK?

    It is a hard tire to find, the Yokohama 742S 7.50R16 is 32" tall, 7.50" wide. It might be too skinny for the JK Flare, but the point is gas mileage takes a hit with bigger, wider floatation tires. Most of us ignore that, me too. But I have always loved pizza cutters and after installing these...
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    Opinions on selling my Toyota Tacoma to get a Jeep Wrangler?

    Change is good. Tacomas are the most popular overlanders, Wranglers the most capable, the Ursa Minor top is one of the fastest campers to set up. I'm sure you'll love it. When not camping, running around doorless will be way more fun than driving around a pickup. You might need to garage sale...
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    Suggestions for bumpers with winch area

    My son bought the stubby ends for his JKU, $50 for the stubby look. This plus a winch plate is likely the cheapest "mount with the look". Lightest weight too.
  4. billiebob

    2020 Wrangler JL transmission problem

    4 banger or V6 ?
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    Suggestions for bumpers with winch area

    I'm a lover of the AEV JK bumpers. one of the best
  6. billiebob

    Are XRC armor fenders street legal?

    stay stock. we break so many laws and get lucky cuz no one cares,.... yet. Most states have a law which says the tire must be covered... period and the mudflap must cover the full tread to the axle centerline. What you are looking at is never going to be "legal" and eventually the powers that...
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    Can I lower my JK and add better shocks?

    ahh yes, Lotus.... heres my old Seven.. Catherham actually. Made in BC on Vancouver Island. vertically challenged
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    How can I get better MPG from my Jeep Wrangler JK?

    I made 1 change and went from 17mpg to 22mpg. When my 33x10.50 wore out I bought 7.50R16s. Instantly adding 95 miles between gas stations. Plus smoother ride and less expensive tires that last longer. Cut my tire costs by 50%. Since I drive 24K miles a year, that change saves me 320 gallons of...
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    Can I lower my JK and add better shocks?

    Get rid of the angry eyes, pick wheels and tires that fit, and the red one would be a great daily driver. Love the suicide doors.
  10. billiebob

    Electric Hummer

    Its gonna be a reality. Talk of range? e cars are just starting, 40 years ago the thought of Fords Eco V6 was sifi. 3.0L with 440ftlbs of torque and 250hp.... and 30mpg.... when Chevy was building rhe V8-6-4 and converting gas engines to diesel.... e racers own the Pikes Peak record. plus this..
  11. billiebob

    Can I lower my JK and add better shocks?

    I did this with my 5.9 Grand.... I loved it with a tighter suspension. Ignore the nay sayers. Kit was from Eibach. Reduced travel is not an issue since on the street there is zero need to articulate. As a lowered street racing JK you'll want much less travel. Not sure you'll find an all in kit...
  12. billiebob

    What gears will work best with 35s and highway driving?

    I started driving in the 1970s when the IMSA Corvette was the thing.... Thankfully we grew up. I think we are at the same point with Jeeps today.
  13. billiebob

    Washer fluid not spraying

    dirty fluid, plugged jets ? did the hose disconnect ? is the resevoir empty ? :LOL::LOL::LOL: is the water frozen ? or are you using windshield washer antifreeze ?
  14. billiebob

    Heated windshield washer fluid

    One thing about the NWT, when it dips to -70F which is -57C, there is virtually no wind. Incredibly peaceful. But it was still colder than -45C since both Canadian North and First Air flights were grounded for a few days. Canadian North jets were certified to -40C, First Air to -45C, if you came...
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    Heated windshield washer fluid

    Heres mine, set up to be painless to plugin when it is 40 below...
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    Heated windshield washer fluid

    yes, I've lived and driven in -70F.... never needed heated windshield washer fluid. Actually at anything below 0F there is no need for washer fluid, there is no road spray when everything is frozen and at a certain temperature they quit using salt since it needs heat to work.
  17. billiebob

    Good cruising RPM range for manual?

    You are only lugging if you are trying to accelerate. Just cruising there is no lugging. Lugging is a function of load, not rpm. That said, Highway cruising for me is 2200rpm. Dropping gears to hit 3K rpm if I want to accelerate or want a bit of engine braking. But the past few days, driving...
  18. billiebob

    2nd gear in 4H vs 5th gear in 4L manual

    With the 2.72:1 transfer case, there are no issues. I have thousands of forestry road miles all done in 4LO, with 3.07s in my old YJ I could hit 60mph in 4LO. Never an issue. It was like driving a Mustang. With the Rubis 4:1 I believe the manual says do not exceed 15?mph. Have to read mine to...
  19. billiebob

    3.6 ticking

    Ticking, oil pressure?
  20. billiebob

    Horn Upgrade

    I'm an old fucker, I've done these "upgrades". But really, other than a quick beep with the stock horn, do you really want the old lady at the bus stop to have a heart attack when you honk at Joe Realtor texting? Same thing with.... "WOW these are bright LEDs"!!! ..... do you really want to...