Recent content by 1stDeuce

I know nobody likes the valve cap style ones but they do work. I have had zero problems due to the valve cap sensors. I have a couple Jansite kits, and aside from a very occasional false alarm, the display works well, is easy to read both day and night, and charges from the sun just fine when...

My wife and I do two-week vacations every June to escape the Cedar Gnats that come out during that month. (Avoid SW CO and southern Utah in June...) We went to Iceland in 2022 and 2024. Rented a Jimny with a RTT both times and had the time of our lives! This summer we'll visit British...

Huh? There's like 20 users now... :) This place has become so quiet... I think life is just too busy for many of us now simply trying to stay ahead of 20 passwords, an app for everything, a job that isn't paying what we would like... Seems like I have never been as swamped as I am now...

You could probably also just drill and tap for bolts, or locktite studs into place.

If the tire shop is not careful, the tire bead can be damaged when dismounting tires, particularly doing it dry or on older tires. If you use tire lube to dismount, it's generally fine. That said, it would get expensive and time consuming to do twice each year... I think your plan to find a...

Edit: Oops, I did not read carefully enough... I see now this is about 255/85R17... My bad... I love the 255/80R17 size, as well as the 16" version, 255/85R16. I had STMaxx's in this size on my TJ, and then put Mastercraft CXT's in these sizes on both at the next go-round. Jeep still...

There is nothing wrong with both voltage systems using the chassis for ground, just be aware that you are pulling more amperage through existing factory ground connection between the engine and frame, and you might want to upgrade it to handle more current. Question or consideration... Rather...

Nice 'Burb! I wouldn't worry about mileage if that's a desert truck, especially if it's obvious someone loved it. That 6.0L will run forever, and if the trans got regular service, it shouldn't have issues either. If the trans hasn't already been rebuilt, I'll warn you that the typical...

Pretty sure they actually produced those... They were called TJ's... :)

It's pretty easy to change the metering rods on an Edelbrock. Pull yours and figure out what size they are. Order a set several sizes larger. That effectively plugs up the metering passage and leans it out. Should be fine to 5000' or so as is, then swap the rods to lean it up when you get to...

Anything that ties your aux tank to your factory tank is going to be an issue for newer emissions systems. Specifically, you're going to have to tie the vents together and otherwise seal the aux tank so the leak detection pump can pressurize and check both tanks. Ie, the aux tank vent MUST...

FWIW, a 13,000lb winch (??) as a "portable" winch might be a bit much... Even my "little" 9000lb Warn on a multi-mount was pretty heavy... I suppose synthetic cable drops a bit of weight, but it would be my opinion that you do not need or want a 13,000lb winch for a portable recovery winch...

Just as I was going to toss the BS flag on the field, Broncobowsher sets it straight... I suggest using welding wire for the run as it's pure copper and has a nice tough jacket. According to charts on the internet, 1/0 is good for 350A, 2/0 should handle 400. I've used 1/0 on most of my...

Nothing in the compendium or the letter to subaru owner that suggests the NPS thinks about lockers. Only mention of that is speculation in the article written by Jalopnik... I read everything they write while keeping in mind that most of them are enthusiasts, but also generally pretty...

This is correct, but do you really need such low gearing in normal use? I suspect the answer is that 17:1 is plenty low for most use. Look at it this way... In the 70's, a Chevy with a TH400 and a 203 or 205 transfer case had a lowest ratio, assuming 3.73 gears, of 18.6:1. That's barely...