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I.dont think we have figured out how to get rid of that message
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i have two tjs in the yard. one is unstoppable and the other is never working. all i have done is chase wires on the one. what a pain in the ass that 97 wrangler is.
the 03, its been rolled down a mountain in colorado, lost reverse years ago, driven across texas to other states multiple times, and starts 100% of hte time. and it started life as a mail jeep.
the 03, its been rolled down a mountain in colorado, lost reverse years ago, driven across texas to other states multiple times, and starts 100% of hte time. and it started life as a mail jeep.
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Went >250k miles each on ‘97 and ‘02 TJ and same for ‘08 JK. ‘02 was way more reliable. Never should have sold it. ‘08 was a maintenance nightmare even though the engine and trans held to the very end when they tanked simultaneously.
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we got rid of our 07 jku early, right around 110k miles because it just wasn't comfortable and got horrible gas mileage. the wife has a 19 jlu now that is night and day different from any other wrangler we have ever owned and brought us back to having a wrangler as a daily. its my wife's daily and we have taken it across states once or twice and really enjoy it.
that 03 tj we have will probably never get sold. its ugly now that its been rolled but its always a faithful back up vehicle in case of an emergency
that 03 tj we have will probably never get sold. its ugly now that its been rolled but its always a faithful back up vehicle in case of an emergency
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My 2000 pictured is near mint. No rust. Cyl head cracked at 110K and previous owner didn't know and overheated it. Engine was rebuilt by a local mechanic, transmission and transfer case rebuilt at the same time. It has a new Clearwater head. Since I've owned it I did a complete cooling system including Mopar radiator and water pump. New head unit with powered sub. I took off the ridiculous looking 31x10.5s mounted on 12 inch wide rims and dumbo ear fender flares, chrome running boards
and chrome mirrors and returned it to stock with a set of Ravines with 30x9.5s. Does everything I need it to do and done some pretty challenging trails with those 30's. I'd get 31x9.5's if they were more readily available.
She's now closing in on 130K and running great. It's main job is following behind our motorhome.
and chrome mirrors and returned it to stock with a set of Ravines with 30x9.5s. Does everything I need it to do and done some pretty challenging trails with those 30's. I'd get 31x9.5's if they were more readily available.She's now closing in on 130K and running great. It's main job is following behind our motorhome.
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Nice. Its definitely a beautiful jeep.
Are you on jeepforums? I feel like i have seen pucs of that jeep amd read about it before
Are you on jeepforums? I feel like i have seen pucs of that jeep amd read about it before
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embedded rock
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Like it's not even there.... yeah I know the break-away needs to go to the frame, tomorrow's job.
damit I just noticed somebody's dog left me a present
Still towing the Jeep?
Seeing this has me wondering if I could tow my JL two-door with my Ranger (Raptor). Should be about 13-1,400 pounds the towing limit.
Figure I'd use a fraction of that margin for gear and what-not.
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I mostly tow it with the motorhome but have it set up for the Ranger for when I want to drop one of them off somewhere so I have a way to get home.
I wouldn't be afraid to tow a 2 door with a Raptor as long as you stay under all your numbers. Flat towing especially since there is virtually no tongue weight.
Looks like your combined limit is 11,465 so if your truck is loaded and weighs over 5955 you have to reduce your towing max by whatever amount the truck weighs over that 5955.
https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/co...rd_Ranger_Raptor_Technical_Specifications.pdf
What braking system are you planning?
embedded rock
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No real plans to tow the JLWX, but have considered it with a Class B van. There are a couple of Wrangler specific brake systems out there that I've seen.
Seeing your picture had me curious.
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