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    Expeditions 7: Two Years Around the World on all Seven Continents.

    I will be in the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari in Feb...counting down the days....
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    Diesel News: POST HERE

    The same 2.1L engine powers the Mercedes GLK SUV as well.....with a rated hwy mpg of 33
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    poor gas mileage, 2002 Trooper

    I concur..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    SOLD--2009 Expedition ready TacomaTRD, 23K Factory Warranty

    Ae the rear taillights visible when the rear gates are closed? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    A diesel engine needs to be in the JKU....
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    Maybe we will get diesels after all

    I think manufacturers are needing diesels to help with mpg numbers.....the next 2 years could be fun. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
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    Diesel News: POST HERE

    Real world diesel news...2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD with GDE tune...you would never be able to pull these miles in a Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with the gas engines.... Trip yesterday from SC to MI....I tracked 2 segments of the trip...both segments were 301 miles (GPS verified)....I was...
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    Tacoma re-design: Predictions?

    And that may be redesigned for 2016
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    Trip yesterday from SC to MI....I tracked 2 segments of the trip...both segments were 301 miles GPS confirmed....I was fully loaded with camping gear plus a car top carrier. Probably averaged about 70 mph..no traffic jams, weather etc. used cc and did not go over 2500 rpms. 1st segment: SC to...
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    Spotted Sprinter SMB for sale

    On the Sprinter forum there is a guy over 500,000 miles...those miles were not without issues though.
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    WH(WK) Expo to Iceland with family August 2013

    Great platform.....too bad it is not a diesel for fuel economy and distance. Check out my build for ideas....
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    My Journey

    MI is an absolutely beautiful state...not sure if you are headed to the UP...it is even better. I spend a lot time in the Detroit Metro area for work and the inlaws...would have not issues moving to MI from SC. We are headed up there at the end of this week.....will be there for work and a...
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    200 Series questions-~Touareg tdi

    Why not look at a 2007-2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD with QD2...front and rear electronic lockers, straight axle in the rear, lots of options to lift, V6 Mercedes diesel(parts are reasonable since it engines are widely used in Mercedes cars/trucks and Sprinter Van), 17 inch wheels..... It does...
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    Battery mounted in the cargo area of an SUV?

    Current MY Grand Cherokee has the battery in the same place as the ML350...under the pax front seat as well.
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    Battery mounted in the cargo area of an SUV?

    Yes there is....Current and previous generation Mercedes ML350 have the batteries located directly under the front passenger seat.....I believe there are more OEMs who mount the batteries inside the passenger compartment....not a big deal and I will be doing it on my Grand Cherokee when I got to...
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    Emergency Recall Order Issued to The Lite Cylinder Company, Inc.

    I do not have one of the cylinders under the recall....I have a cylinder made by Ragasco which is not associated with the company in question. http://www.hexagonragasco.com
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    Thanks...actually was going to post an update.... Installed updated JBA control arms up front...the updated arms eliminate slight contact with the coil-over in a full extended situation. Also finally got the lifetime alignment from Firestone...considering most of their shops are open 7 days a...
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    The AR-15

    FYI...no issues with front post... http://www.laruetactical.com/trijicon-acog-usmc-rifle-optic-ta31-rco-m4-reticle-and-larue-tactical-lt-100-qd-mount
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