4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
#101
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Sandman,
> Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep
lol...oh, im not to worried about its legitimacy. :-)
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> Hi Sandman,
> Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep
lol...oh, im not to worried about its legitimacy. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
#102
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Sandman,
> Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep
lol...oh, im not to worried about its legitimacy. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
news:424BA19E.A33FCD91@***.net...
> Hi Sandman,
> Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep
lol...oh, im not to worried about its legitimacy. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
#103
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Hi Sandman,
> Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep
lol...oh, im not to worried about its legitimacy. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
news:424BA19E.A33FCD91@***.net...
> Hi Sandman,
> Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep
lol...oh, im not to worried about its legitimacy. :-)
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
#104
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
I have helped folks do that and it works just fine for an inch or two.
Super easy to install too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Bryan wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
> few, but good responses.
>
> Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?
>
> What were the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
Super easy to install too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Bryan wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
> few, but good responses.
>
> Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?
>
> What were the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
#105
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
I have helped folks do that and it works just fine for an inch or two.
Super easy to install too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Bryan wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
> few, but good responses.
>
> Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?
>
> What were the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
Super easy to install too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Bryan wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
> few, but good responses.
>
> Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?
>
> What were the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
#106
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
I have helped folks do that and it works just fine for an inch or two.
Super easy to install too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Bryan wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
> few, but good responses.
>
> Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?
>
> What were the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
Super easy to install too.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Bryan wrote:
>
> With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
> few, but good responses.
>
> Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?
>
> What were the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bryan
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
"ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>
> Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
> 2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around town,
> 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been consistent
> since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>
the wrangler is about as aerodynamic as a bread delivery truck. then factor
in 4wd, then gearing and wahlah! 13-16mpg on average. mileage and wrangler
are at oppositite ends. want mileage? buy a prius, want a REAL suv... get
the wrangler.
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
"ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>
> Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
> 2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around town,
> 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been consistent
> since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>
the wrangler is about as aerodynamic as a bread delivery truck. then factor
in 4wd, then gearing and wahlah! 13-16mpg on average. mileage and wrangler
are at oppositite ends. want mileage? buy a prius, want a REAL suv... get
the wrangler.
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
"ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>
> Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
> 2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around town,
> 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been consistent
> since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>
the wrangler is about as aerodynamic as a bread delivery truck. then factor
in 4wd, then gearing and wahlah! 13-16mpg on average. mileage and wrangler
are at oppositite ends. want mileage? buy a prius, want a REAL suv... get
the wrangler.
#110
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Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
In article <tZqdnfb7WMWRmNHfRVn-2A@adelphia.com>,
wallster <wallster@wallster.net> wrote:
>
>"ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:95a53$424aec4f$943f9512$27800@STARBAND.NET.. .
>> "Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>>
>>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>>
>> Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
>> 2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around town,
>> 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been consistent
>> since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>>
>the wrangler is about as aerodynamic as a bread delivery truck. then factor
>in 4wd, then gearing and wahlah! 13-16mpg on average. mileage and wrangler
>are at oppositite ends. want mileage? buy a prius, want a REAL suv... get
>the wrangler.
>
>
Reading this thread makes me feel better about my '76 Jeeprolet
with 350 (air pump and catalytic), AT, 3.56 gearing and 35" mudders
getting 11-12 MPG.
:^)
Claude
wallster <wallster@wallster.net> wrote:
>
>"ElAlumbrado" <elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:95a53$424aec4f$943f9512$27800@STARBAND.NET.. .
>> "Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>>
>>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>>
>> Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
>> 2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around town,
>> 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been consistent
>> since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>>
>the wrangler is about as aerodynamic as a bread delivery truck. then factor
>in 4wd, then gearing and wahlah! 13-16mpg on average. mileage and wrangler
>are at oppositite ends. want mileage? buy a prius, want a REAL suv... get
>the wrangler.
>
>
Reading this thread makes me feel better about my '76 Jeeprolet
with 350 (air pump and catalytic), AT, 3.56 gearing and 35" mudders
getting 11-12 MPG.
:^)
Claude