Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
05-29-2007, 03:54 PM
#31
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>
> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>
> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>
> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
> all because of improper length shocks.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 97tjMike wrote:
> > well mine did...sue me
>
> >> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
> >> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>
> >> tw
>
> >> --
> >> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
will be the proper size right?
Where do the bump stops go?
Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>
> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>
> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>
> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
> all because of improper length shocks.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 97tjMike wrote:
> > well mine did...sue me
>
> >> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
> >> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>
> >> tw
>
> >> --
> >> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
will be the proper size right?
Where do the bump stops go?
Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
05-29-2007, 03:54 PM
#32
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>
> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>
> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>
> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
> all because of improper length shocks.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 97tjMike wrote:
> > well mine did...sue me
>
> >> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
> >> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>
> >> tw
>
> >> --
> >> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
will be the proper size right?
Where do the bump stops go?
Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>
> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>
> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>
> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
> all because of improper length shocks.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 97tjMike wrote:
> > well mine did...sue me
>
> >> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
> >> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>
> >> tw
>
> >> --
> >> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
will be the proper size right?
Where do the bump stops go?
Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
05-29-2007, 03:54 PM
#33
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>
> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>
> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>
> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
> all because of improper length shocks.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 97tjMike wrote:
> > well mine did...sue me
>
> >> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
> >> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>
> >> tw
>
> >> --
> >> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
will be the proper size right?
Where do the bump stops go?
Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>
> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>
> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>
> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
> all because of improper length shocks.
>
> 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)
>
>
>
> 97tjMike wrote:
> > well mine did...sue me
>
> >> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
> >> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>
> >> tw
>
> >> --
> >> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
will be the proper size right?
Where do the bump stops go?
Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
05-29-2007, 04:33 PM
#34
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Yes, the shocks should be the proper size. The brand/type of shock will
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
05-29-2007, 04:33 PM
#35
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Yes, the shocks should be the proper size. The brand/type of shock will
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
05-29-2007, 04:33 PM
#36
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Yes, the shocks should be the proper size. The brand/type of shock will
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
05-29-2007, 04:33 PM
#37
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Yes, the shocks should be the proper size. The brand/type of shock will
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
determine how much stiffer your ride will be. Which is better is
subjective and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. The bumpstops
are the rubber pieces located in the center of your coil springs. They
just pull off and you insert the new ones.
Scott wrote:
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.
05-29-2007, 04:36 PM
#38
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.
I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.
Mike
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.
I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.
Mike
05-29-2007, 04:36 PM
#39
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.
I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.
Mike
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.
I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.
Mike
05-29-2007, 04:36 PM
#40
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Re: Lifting a 97 Jeep Wrangler
Scott wrote:
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.
I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.
Mike
> On May 29, 8:13 am, Mike Romain <roma...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> I can't see how 'your' spacers changed the stock ride unless something
>> is wrong. I have installed them and 'not' had the issues.
>>
>> Are you 'sure' your shocks are set right and are not limiting the
>> travel? Did you also put in the extended bumpstops with the spacers?
>>
>> If the shocks can limit the travel by being the wrong length or because
>> of missing bumpstops, you 'will' break something.
>>
>> I have seen shocks snapped off, I have seen shocks punched through the
>> floor into the back seat, I have seen frames snap where the shock mounts
>> all because of improper length shocks.
>>
>> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> 97tjMike wrote:
>>> well mine did...sue me
>>>> Spacers alone do not make the ride rougher. Stiffer springs and shocks
>>>> will, as well as adding too much air to your tires.
>>>> tw
>>>> --
>>>> PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> When I put on the Skyjacker 2"spacer lift the shocks that come with
> will be the proper size right?
>
> Where do the bump stops go?
>
> Which shocks are better Gas or Hydraulic?
>
If you get everything as a kit, the shocks should be right. The
bumpstops go in the center of the spring on those.
I think a soft normal hydraulic shock is best. Jeeps are too light for
gas charged ones.
Mike
