I hear Ya and your brother too. That sounds just like the dealership I just quit from. Was run by the same man who started it in 1970's. Just sold 2 years ago to a large Auto Group. There's something that happens when you go from an owner who is walking around the facility all day everyday...
Cruising Craigslist I came across this interesting 82 Cherokee. Don't know if I like it or disgusted by it. Seems to be posted in the wrong state as well.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4672787756.html
You can use the stock WJ tierod ends however the beefier links like JKS makes(for the WJ) are too long for the XJ. The WJ D30 axle is wider than an XJ D30 axle. You may have to fan up your own tie rod sleeves.
Wish I had not gotten rid of mine, seeing yours there Mitchell makes me want another one. Has to be the V8 though. However doesn't have to be the HO. In my searches the best WJ far and away is the 2004 Laredo with the optional V8 and no Auto-climate control. Will have the VariLok axles and...
I would think uni-body stiffeners should be priority #1 if you're gonna be getting up to speed and possibly jumping this thing. I'd vote for Claytons 4-link. Weld it to the stiffeners and be done.
The bikes we were learning on were 125's and 250's. Don't think I want something that small.
Oh believe me they absolutely push protective gear. Many of the instructors have had some kind of incident that pushes them to encourage us to wear bright colors on the gear.
I plan on riding quite...
Just finished up a motorcycle BRC(basic rider course) given by ABATE at the local Government center near me. If you pass then you get your Motorcycle endorsement on your license. I never had any experience with them until this weekend. Sure I've ridden a few scooters but never anything over...
Well I did get some news, didn't get the job. No reason given but judging by talking to the other guys in the interview group, they probably went with the local candidates. There were 3 guys that lived local to Denver. Oh well.
At least I tried, if I hadn't then I would've always wondered...