Re: Farewell All
 

GAK!

Real trucks have king pins!

(yes, my Studebaker pickup has king pins)

Jeff DeWitt


L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Were you listening for that little telltale squeak that tells you the front
> wheel is about to fall off?
> http://www.----------.com/temp/dodgeBallJoint.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:GxMch.3977$BD5.1759@newsfe21.lga...
>
>>The Dakota is a nice truck, I've been tempted by the Durango after
>>having it as a rental.
>>
>>You will be back, it's a Jeep thing and there is no cure.
>>
>>--
>>DougW
>>
>>
>
>
>
>

Re: Farewell All
 

GAK!

Real trucks have king pins!

(yes, my Studebaker pickup has king pins)

Jeff DeWitt


L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Were you listening for that little telltale squeak that tells you the front
> wheel is about to fall off?
> http://www.----------.com/temp/dodgeBallJoint.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:GxMch.3977$BD5.1759@newsfe21.lga...
>
>>The Dakota is a nice truck, I've been tempted by the Durango after
>>having it as a rental.
>>
>>You will be back, it's a Jeep thing and there is no cure.
>>
>>--
>>DougW
>>
>>
>
>
>
>

Re: Farewell All
 

GAK!

Real trucks have king pins!

(yes, my Studebaker pickup has king pins)

Jeff DeWitt


L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> Were you listening for that little telltale squeak that tells you the front
> wheel is about to fall off?
> http://www.----------.com/temp/dodgeBallJoint.jpg
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:GxMch.3977$BD5.1759@newsfe21.lga...
>
>>The Dakota is a nice truck, I've been tempted by the Durango after
>>having it as a rental.
>>
>>You will be back, it's a Jeep thing and there is no cure.
>>
>>--
>>DougW
>>
>>
>
>
>
>

Re: Farewell All
 

Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That
way we will know who to watch for on the trails...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Eric wrote:
>
> Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know
> what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I
> drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not
> done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that
> doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> - Eric

Re: Farewell All
 

Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That
way we will know who to watch for on the trails...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Eric wrote:
>
> Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know
> what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I
> drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not
> done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that
> doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> - Eric

Re: Farewell All
 

Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That
way we will know who to watch for on the trails...

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Eric wrote:
>
> Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know
> what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I
> drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not
> done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that
> doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> - Eric

Re: Farewell All
 

Look on the bright side...when your Dodge gets old and its time for a
new one....you won't have to spend time in good-byes to your old club
(b/c there is none). Just giving you a hard time for switching to the
"dark side."

Another note about the "not-dark-side;" I can think of few car
manufacturers, makes, or models where the 1988 I am driving is still
considered cool! I guess when you buy something it should be iconic,
mustang, GTO, and the Wrangler.

Thoughts,

Adam

On Dec 4, 10:43 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That
> way we will know who to watch for on the trails...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> > and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know
> > what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> > I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I
> > drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> > overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> > this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> > Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> > been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not
> > done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that
> > doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> > - Eric

Re: Farewell All
 

Look on the bright side...when your Dodge gets old and its time for a
new one....you won't have to spend time in good-byes to your old club
(b/c there is none). Just giving you a hard time for switching to the
"dark side."

Another note about the "not-dark-side;" I can think of few car
manufacturers, makes, or models where the 1988 I am driving is still
considered cool! I guess when you buy something it should be iconic,
mustang, GTO, and the Wrangler.

Thoughts,

Adam

On Dec 4, 10:43 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That
> way we will know who to watch for on the trails...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> > and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know
> > what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> > I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I
> > drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> > overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> > this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> > Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> > been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not
> > done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that
> > doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> > - Eric

Re: Farewell All
 

Look on the bright side...when your Dodge gets old and its time for a
new one....you won't have to spend time in good-byes to your old club
(b/c there is none). Just giving you a hard time for switching to the
"dark side."

Another note about the "not-dark-side;" I can think of few car
manufacturers, makes, or models where the 1988 I am driving is still
considered cool! I guess when you buy something it should be iconic,
mustang, GTO, and the Wrangler.

Thoughts,

Adam

On Dec 4, 10:43 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Most of us post photos over on alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4. That
> way we will know who to watch for on the trails...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Eric wrote:
>
> > Wow, I can't believe it's been 4 years already! My TJ lost her DD-ability
> > and I've moved on to something a bit nicer. I'd post pics, but you all know
> > what would happen (sky falling, etc.)!
>
> > I got an '06 Dakota with all the goodies, including 4wd. Very impressed. I
> > drove all the small 4-door trucks (except for Tacoma -- nice, but
> > overpriced). This was a close tie with the Nissan Frontier. In the end,
> > this was $2k cheaper and had more comfortable seating.
>
> > Thanks to everyone for all of their help over the last few years. You've
> > been a great bunch. I'm sure I'll see you on the trails someday -- I'm not
> > done with wheeling, just taking a break until I can build a trail rig that
> > doesn't have to double as a daily driver.
>
> > - Eric

Re: Farewell All
 

I've been tempted to turn to the Dark Side here lately myself. I've
looked at F-150's, Tacoma's, Durango's, Silverados, --name it, I've
test-driven it.

They're all comfortable, ride smoother than a lady's bottom, get OK
mileage, have more power and a LOT more towing capacity than my lowly TJL.

And still, I commute and wheel in my beloved Jeep. I can't explain the
connection, yet it exists. It is as though it was built specifically
for me, and no one else, and that like a comfortable marriage, we both
seem to fit each other perfectly.

It still bounces the crap out of me when I hit a 1" pothole, hums
curiously when I hit the throttle, and sometimes grinds a bit when I
grab 2nd. Yeah, there's just SOMETHING about a Jeep, ya know?

Congrats on your new ride. Enjoy, and think fondly of your old Jeep.

You'll be back. Eventually.