toledotimber
Observer
True, but when asked if they use Dexron/Mercon, they say "No, why?"John90XJ said:
New expedition XJ for me (pics)
- Thread starter dieck
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dieck
Adventurer
Status update.
I replaced the Goodyear MTR's with BFG ATs 285/70/17. They are balanced with airsoft pellets which has worked out smashingly. The ride, handling, braking, and mileage all improved with the new tires. The new tires are not as aggressive as the MTRs but for expedition travel and daily driving, I think they are a nice compromise. They are 8 ply so resist puncture well, and handle being aired down well.
Mileage is now between 15 and 16 mpg in town and 17 - 19 on the highway. I consider this excellent for a rig on 33's with the air resistance of a brick.
A few other tweaks I've made are:
- Replaced windshield wipers
- Cut down sway bar quick disconnect pins. They were hitting and interfering with the front springs.
- Collecting spare parts and tools to carry in the rig
- Improving my in truck storage
- velcro mounted ipod
- Added a scanguage which I LOVE. Very useful little tool.
Things that I'm working on:
- tracking down a couple mystery cluncks in the front and read drivetrain
- install oil drain valve
- get fullsize matching spare and wheel to mount on rear bumper (my american racing victors are no longer made so I have to find one used)
- get new rubber floormats
- figure out why the AC compressor squeels and makes strange rodent noises
- fix air vent that seems to be permanently on defrost and causes condensation on windshield when AC is on (suspect vacuum leak)
- look at what it will take to run same drive shaft front and rear for reduce sparing
- permenantly install a beefy inverter
- look at a speaker upgrade
- look for a good in car GPS
- get smarter on solid axle maintenance and repair
I replaced the Goodyear MTR's with BFG ATs 285/70/17. They are balanced with airsoft pellets which has worked out smashingly. The ride, handling, braking, and mileage all improved with the new tires. The new tires are not as aggressive as the MTRs but for expedition travel and daily driving, I think they are a nice compromise. They are 8 ply so resist puncture well, and handle being aired down well.
Mileage is now between 15 and 16 mpg in town and 17 - 19 on the highway. I consider this excellent for a rig on 33's with the air resistance of a brick.
A few other tweaks I've made are:
- Replaced windshield wipers
- Cut down sway bar quick disconnect pins. They were hitting and interfering with the front springs.
- Collecting spare parts and tools to carry in the rig
- Improving my in truck storage
- velcro mounted ipod
- Added a scanguage which I LOVE. Very useful little tool.
Things that I'm working on:
- tracking down a couple mystery cluncks in the front and read drivetrain
- install oil drain valve
- get fullsize matching spare and wheel to mount on rear bumper (my american racing victors are no longer made so I have to find one used)
- get new rubber floormats
- figure out why the AC compressor squeels and makes strange rodent noises
- fix air vent that seems to be permanently on defrost and causes condensation on windshield when AC is on (suspect vacuum leak)
- look at what it will take to run same drive shaft front and rear for reduce sparing
- permenantly install a beefy inverter
- look at a speaker upgrade
- look for a good in car GPS
- get smarter on solid axle maintenance and repair
chuber1994
Overland Newb
I know it's been forever.... But any updates? More pictures? This thing sounds sweet.
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
Holy resurrecting Moses's first Jeep thread! Zoink! 
theksmith
Explorer
Holy resurrecting Moses's first Jeep thread! Zoink!
no kidding, 2007! we should start taking bets: OP never responds, OP sold it in 08 for a JK, OP turned it into a rock buggy, etc...