**NWChapter Random Thoughts Thread***

[90xjblue]

Ive had my 03 wj overland for 3 years, had to replace an alternator last year but other than that, 0 issues. 4.7 with 160k. Has a 4 inch lift, winch, bumper, and 33 duratracs. Mpg when it was stock was around 20 highway, now its about 14 with lift and tires etc. Does good in the snow too with the limited slip front and rear.

My sister has a lifted 4.7 wj with 230k on it. My mom has a 4.0 wj with 180k. Only have had small maintenance issues with either of them.

Keep it maintained right and itll run a long time. Im not sure they could take the neglect xjs usually get and still run as good however, lol.

wjjeep.com has everything you need to know about the rig.

 

[nightfoam]

I thought the AX15 was supposed to be a good transmission.

 

[SPECFab]

No its just better than the other stock options.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

As I sit here looking at all the veterans days posts I have to stop to realize. My grandfather, Uncle, 2 of my Brothers, 2 of my close friends(and there parents, and a countless amount of others in my life. Gave up everything to be a member of "OUR" armed forces. Words don't express how humbled, honored, proud, and excited I am, to call you all family. Thankyou! For all that we hold dear. You may not get it every day but My family and I Appreciate Everything. Here's to you.

Bronze and Co.

 

[Demonoid369]

I find it funny people will try and defend a warn full float kit on a 35 will be stronger than a 8.8. Now the super 35 kit I can see being possibly close but the full float kit?!? Ha!

 

[SPECFab]

A Dana 35 is way better than a 8.8.
It all depends what you use it for.

 

[Mnkyboy]

They are both 3 lug nuts short of being good axles.

 

[SPECFab]

So what side gets 6 lugs and what side gets 7 lugs? Its going to be hard to find rims.

 

[Demonoid369]

So what side gets 6 lugs and what side gets 7 lugs? Its going to be hard to find rims.

Lmao

 

[Demonoid369]

A Dana 35 is way better than a 8.8.
It all depends what you use it for.

Well for an anchor I guess the 35 does shine.... Lol

 

[Mnkyboy]

So what side gets 6 lugs and what side gets 7 lugs? Its going to be hard to find rims.

I guess from now on you need to tell people your jeep is sitting on 16 lug axles.

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

I guess from now on you need to tell people your jeep is sitting on 16 lug axles.

Correct.

I'm going to a 32lug setup:smsoap:

 

[bmikes]

So... is there any special trick to getting that breather elbow out on the back of the valve cover? I tried to get it out today and it just kept breaking since the plastic was so brittle. I believe the factory term is "rear crank case vent". I got a new one to put it, but wasn't in the mood to have to pull my valve cover to punch it out from the backside this evening.

So... I rednecktafied it til I can get it out

 

[TORX]

Used 242 "Full Time" for the first time today. It kicks ass on a daily driver!

The stocker handled the slick roads like it was on rails. Had the thought of swapping the old axles from the Nail Salon under it, some new BFG AT KO2's, ... :gag:

 

[the_weirdo]

Used 242 "Full Time" for the first time today. It kicks ass on a daily driver!

People always badmouth the 242 but its a great Tcase for bombing around in 4wd. I loved it when cruising around Lake Tahoe in the winter.

 

[NW99XJ]

Hell... ive abused my 242, and put it thru its paces more times than i can count... only thing that took it out was full vehicle weight against a rock.... even then the internals are fine, its just the case that didnt hold up. The 242 is just as good as any 231, and can be built up just the same. Granted, I dont think you can slap a tera-2 low kit in one, but you can still do a HD chain and 6 planetary gear set in one.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

how much is too much for a nwc hoodie? what would you pay?

Bronze.

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Right around $40 is where I cap out

 

[SPECFab]

I want a hoodie with a zipper front. till then I will not get one.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

Maby you should talk to your chapter BOD?

I want a hoodie with a zipper front. till then I will not get one.

I was able to get a rough quote, $30-35, zippered were 45... all this is on a group buy.

Bronze.