Jeeponomics 201: Toledo Griff
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I waved at someone in an awesome Sarge Green Gladiator with a bunch of toys on it this morning. The bastard didn’t acknowledge me.
I told wifey about it when I got home that some people are dicks sometimes.
I was driving my Corolla.
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Corolla needs some 32’s for that street cred. or roll doorless.fledonfoot wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:57 pmI waved at someone in an awesome Sarge Green Gladiator with a bunch of toys on it this morning. The bastard didn’t acknowledge me.
I told wifey about it when I got home that some people are dicks sometimes.
I was driving my Corolla.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Weird... I kind of thought Allison would never actually take the soft top back unless I was there/suggested it, but she uses it all of the time. It's funny because she adores the Beep Beep but would rather I be drivng it and she be the passenger, particularly on highways. She seems to enjoy driving it around town just fine, her commute is like 6 urban miles.
I am always doing the wave when I'm not in the , I just forget. The peeps are probably like why is this weird bicycle commuter/ / BMW driver waving at my rig?fledonfoot wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 8:57 pmI waved at someone in an awesome Sarge Green Gladiator with a bunch of toys on it this morning. The bastard didn’t acknowledge me.
I told wifey about it when I got home that some people are dicks sometimes.
I was driving my Corolla.
That bright green Gladiator is amazing.
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A CRV could have handled that no problem.
I was always impressed with how the JT handled weight in the bed.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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This was riding on the bump stops and the KM2s were bulging out. I wouldn’t drive this very far, but it was only around the corner so
Should be enough to do the walkway project at the new place if we ever close.
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I drove mine nearly on the bumpstops more than I should admit it. It was always fine, take it slow.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Cucktrek could have done that. Idiot.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Yo owners:
What say you on maintenance intervals? Our last free oil change from is coming up and I think I'll take over everything from that point on, I still enjoy maintaining my own vehicles for peace of mind and
I was looking at this: https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/my-veh ... edule.html
It seems like other than oil changes, it recommends axle fluid change, air filter, etc. I see no mention of auto trans fluid change, brake fluid change, rear diff, etc.
Anyone have any info/resources on what to do and when? I imagine we will keep this car for 7-10+ years, so it would be nice to keep it fresh.
What say you on maintenance intervals? Our last free oil change from is coming up and I think I'll take over everything from that point on, I still enjoy maintaining my own vehicles for peace of mind and
I was looking at this: https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/my-veh ... edule.html
It seems like other than oil changes, it recommends axle fluid change, air filter, etc. I see no mention of auto trans fluid change, brake fluid change, rear diff, etc.
Anyone have any info/resources on what to do and when? I imagine we will keep this car for 7-10+ years, so it would be nice to keep it fresh.
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We rented a 2.Bro Safari JLU in Hawaii. Black. I have never driven the JL but many own one so I will be brief.
1. 8 speed transmission is amaze compared to 5 speed but it needs a sport mode aside from the manual as that thing has you in the highest gear possible as soon as possible.
2. My wife really liked the size, which I think we all do. Big enough for utility, narrow/short enough to avoid the CDL.
3. 2.Bro is decent enough on power but is still soul crushing item of corporate boredom. Jeep is a bro vehicle, I reiterate my stance that it needs a bro engine. You've got this Mojito Green Rubicon 35 inch tire thing.........that is powered by a 2.0 turbo four or the Pentagram? The only other option being $80K 392 Unobtanium? Lame.
4. Hawaii is truly built for the Jeep because anything over 60 gets you pulled over. Thus no opportunity to test the wind noise/porta-potty roof /inherent brick wall dynamics.
5. Did not even think about looking at my phone as the wandering steering would create a head on collision in short order.
6. Wife liked it quite a bit but she had issues with paying $40K and receiving a porta-potty roof. I told her those were "freedom panels" and that did not alter her valuation. I therefore assume similar issues with paying $60K and receiving a porta-potty roof.
1. 8 speed transmission is amaze compared to 5 speed but it needs a sport mode aside from the manual as that thing has you in the highest gear possible as soon as possible.
2. My wife really liked the size, which I think we all do. Big enough for utility, narrow/short enough to avoid the CDL.
3. 2.Bro is decent enough on power but is still soul crushing item of corporate boredom. Jeep is a bro vehicle, I reiterate my stance that it needs a bro engine. You've got this Mojito Green Rubicon 35 inch tire thing.........that is powered by a 2.0 turbo four or the Pentagram? The only other option being $80K 392 Unobtanium? Lame.
4. Hawaii is truly built for the Jeep because anything over 60 gets you pulled over. Thus no opportunity to test the wind noise/porta-potty roof /inherent brick wall dynamics.
5. Did not even think about looking at my phone as the wandering steering would create a head on collision in short order.
6. Wife liked it quite a bit but she had issues with paying $40K and receiving a porta-potty roof. I told her those were "freedom panels" and that did not alter her valuation. I therefore assume similar issues with paying $60K and receiving a porta-potty roof.
Sounds about right.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:38 pm We rented a 2.Bro Safari JLU in Hawaii. Black. I have never driven the JL but many own one so I will be brief.
1. 8 speed transmission is amaze compared to 5 speed but it needs a sport mode aside from the manual as that thing has you in the highest gear possible as soon as possible.
2. My wife really liked the size, which I think we all do. Big enough for utility, narrow/short enough to avoid the CDL.
3. 2.Bro is decent enough on power but is still soul crushing item of corporate boredom. Jeep is a bro vehicle, I reiterate my stance that it needs a bro engine. You've got this Mojito Green Rubicon 35 inch tire thing.........that is powered by a 2.0 turbo four or the Pentagram? The only other option being $80K 392 Unobtanium? Lame.
4. Hawaii is truly built for the Jeep because anything over 60 gets you pulled over. Thus no opportunity to test the wind noise/porta-potty roof /inherent brick wall dynamics.
5. Did not even think about looking at my phone as the wandering steering would create a head on collision in short order.
6. Wife liked it quite a bit but she had issues with paying $40K and receiving a porta-potty roof. I told her those were "freedom panels" and that did not alter her valuation. I therefore assume similar issues with paying $60K and receiving a porta-potty roof.
Soft top, soft top, soft top.
Thanks man. We've been on a 6-7K mile cadence for the oil changes. I'm definitely with you, never changing trans/diff fluids is questionable in my book.[user not found] wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:45 pmOn a high stress turbro motor with a timing chain, I'd go with a 5k OCI. 30k front/rear diff drain and fills. T-case drain and fill @ 50k, trans drain and fill at 75k. But that's just me. Cheap insurance.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:30 pm Yo owners:
What say you on maintenance intervals? Our last free oil change from is coming up and I think I'll take over everything from that point on, I still enjoy maintaining my own vehicles for peace of mind and
I was looking at this: https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/my-veh ... edule.html
It seems like other than oil changes, it recommends axle fluid change, air filter, etc. I see no mention of auto trans fluid change, brake fluid change, rear diff, etc.
Anyone have any info/resources on what to do and when? I imagine we will keep this car for 7-10+ years, so it would be nice to keep it fresh.
Air filter/cabin filter annually or as-needed. Pull and inspect every other oil change. Also, if possible, lube the driveshaft U-joints every oil change.
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We’re at about 4200 miles on the Rubicon so far and the built in oil life reminder has us at about 30% remaining.
I’ll be doing this every 6 months or about 5k. Oil is cheap and labor is free.
I’ll be doing this every 6 months or about 5k. Oil is cheap and labor is free.