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It will be an interesting comparison for sure. The maddogs are something like 20-30lbs per corner lighter. I am gonna have a rocket ship! :) I will be looking forward to having a full size spare....well not really. That thing is going to be big, heavy, hard to store, and hard to get into and...

zephyr, Paint is going ok. I got the cowl painted the other weekend. I ordered my door gasket set and wing window gaskets the other day. The misses is out of town for 10 days so I have both cars. That will let me pull the doors off the truck and not drive it for a week. Hopefully that will...

$359 each......OOOOOuuuuuccccchhhhh. I swear I am going to need a few stiff shots before I order 4 of those. While it doesn't double the value of the truck. Its in that ballpark! For a large, radial, 16" rim, 4000lb load rating, it was the least expensive option. Since I don't have to buy...

They don't really make the right size and weight capacity. Cost is also a big issue with KM2s, once you get to the 37+" range they start to get VERY expensive. I would also have to change rim sizes for sure which is an added expense. With the super large fender openings I have now I really...

After running the 325s for a few years and wearing them out.... A few notes.... -They are HEAVY. Changing one or even lifting one into the back of the truck takes planning and assistance. -I don't think they like USA highway speeds. My truck is no speed demon, but at 65+ you can pretty much...

Another idea I have been tossing around...... Use a boot between the camper shell and truck cab. Remove the rear window in the truck and the front window in the camper. Then install a 1 foot deep and 18" wide aluminum mesh basket in the front of the bed that goes from side to side at the top of...

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Time for tires....or 'how to double the value of the truck' The current plan is to get a set of 38.5x13.5x16 Pitbull Maddog Radials.... You have a few days to talk me into something else. I have a trip to Idaho for the 4th and need something on before then. In other news. I have both cars...

When I build the next one it will be a 3rd gen. If you only have one/two people I would do a regular cab with the 8ft bed. The newer regular cabs are pretty dang large. I think the added wheelbase is avoided if possible. The 3rd gen dodge is probably one of the best overall base vehicles IMOO...

Anyone have pictures of the new Aluminess sliders? I couldn't find any?

A TJ unlimited Rubicon with the 2.8 CRD, 545 auto, and np242 transfer case from a Liberty is one of my top 10 dream rigs. Add in a AEV highline kit with 2-3" of lift and some 37s......MMMMMmmmmm The added interior space and wheelbase is REALLY nice. It makes the unlimited more like an SUV than...

I was always pretty happy with the performance of the stock .gov blm and FS rigs I drove around back in the day... Lockers just get you stuck farther from home :) The only situation where you really NEED large tires is in deep deep snow. Automatic lockers have a learning curve. I wouldn't...

I guess the Pentastar is confirmed for the 2012 wrangler. I heard 285hp?

Careful running center like that without a dish or brace. The plate has to be pretty thick and high quality not to distort. Flat metal isn't that strong.

My recommendation.... Dodge 2500, 2003-2007, 5.9 cummins, regular cab, long box, 4wd. Get as basic of a truck as you can. The base model with crank windows is great. If you want really simple get the manual trans version. Lever shift transfer case. Don't be afraid of 100,000+ miles. The early...

My personal choice.... Very early Kimber Compact, steel slide steel frame. Its basically the same size as a Colt CCO ( shorter officers length frame ) with a longer barrel. The Kimber uses a 4" bull barrel, the CCO uses a 4.25" commander style barrel. It had a factory adjustable rear sight...

Maybe.... At this point with the need for particulate filters and Urea fluids, I think the vehicle technology I wanted is already past. The J8 program is kinda the last hope for a new vehicle that I would want.

Dang! we are at 3.99 here in Durango. I think national average is just over $4 now.

That will make you want to move to another country right now. TONS of great ideas in that 35 pages along with a lot of great pictures. Thanks for the link. Right click save as.....

i gave Jeep an earful at EJS. The response was 'we are working on it'. If I had to guess. I would say that maybe we get the new 3.0 liter VM/Fiat diesel in 2013-2014 IF fuel prices get up to about $4.50 for gasoline.