Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote
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>
> Welcome to the dark side.....
>


And here I thought you just flicked the switch on me again...

:-)

K.

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote
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>
> Welcome to the dark side.....
>


And here I thought you just flicked the switch on me again...

:-)

K.

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote
..
>
> Welcome to the dark side.....
>


And here I thought you just flicked the switch on me again...

:-)

K.

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154479068.071609.227150@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Wanted to add that I have decided to get a 6cyl, 5spd most likely with
> A/C probably because it's 100 degrees here today in NJ and also because
> part of the selling of this idea is that my wife can drive this to work
> sometimes. I would also be looking to put a small plow on it for the
> snow, just to do my driveway and a few of the neighbors.

I am on my 4th Jeep.
In the past I have owned two CJ5s and now am the proud owner of an 06 TJ.

As far as the techincal stuff, I cannot tell you much but my experience so
far is this:
Get one that is as new as you can afford.

The older ones (and some of the guys in here know all the models and their
specific nuances) are in fact more labor inten$ive.
Some will say that the TJ is a Tigger Jeep, because of the coils. I LIKE the
coils. I can go for long distances and it doesn't leave me crippled for two
days when I get home.

My thoughts on one that is high mileage are:
Get the lowest miles you can get. No matter how well maintained it may be it
is still as old as it's odometer and stuff is wearing out a little more with
each and every mile it is driven. Anything that moves, will be wearing out
If it's been out playing in the boonies, (as it should be) then they are
worn a little more.

If you crawl under it, you will be able to see some evidence of off road
use. Scratches on belly pans, mud jambed up in places where you cant see it
from above, you'll see it. One that has been babied won't have many battle
scars.

Good luck to you! Like Billy Ray said... welcome.
Oh.. and bring a flashlight.

Kate

>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154479068.071609.227150@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Wanted to add that I have decided to get a 6cyl, 5spd most likely with
> A/C probably because it's 100 degrees here today in NJ and also because
> part of the selling of this idea is that my wife can drive this to work
> sometimes. I would also be looking to put a small plow on it for the
> snow, just to do my driveway and a few of the neighbors.

I am on my 4th Jeep.
In the past I have owned two CJ5s and now am the proud owner of an 06 TJ.

As far as the techincal stuff, I cannot tell you much but my experience so
far is this:
Get one that is as new as you can afford.

The older ones (and some of the guys in here know all the models and their
specific nuances) are in fact more labor inten$ive.
Some will say that the TJ is a Tigger Jeep, because of the coils. I LIKE the
coils. I can go for long distances and it doesn't leave me crippled for two
days when I get home.

My thoughts on one that is high mileage are:
Get the lowest miles you can get. No matter how well maintained it may be it
is still as old as it's odometer and stuff is wearing out a little more with
each and every mile it is driven. Anything that moves, will be wearing out
If it's been out playing in the boonies, (as it should be) then they are
worn a little more.

If you crawl under it, you will be able to see some evidence of off road
use. Scratches on belly pans, mud jambed up in places where you cant see it
from above, you'll see it. One that has been babied won't have many battle
scars.

Good luck to you! Like Billy Ray said... welcome.
Oh.. and bring a flashlight.

Kate

>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154479068.071609.227150@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Wanted to add that I have decided to get a 6cyl, 5spd most likely with
> A/C probably because it's 100 degrees here today in NJ and also because
> part of the selling of this idea is that my wife can drive this to work
> sometimes. I would also be looking to put a small plow on it for the
> snow, just to do my driveway and a few of the neighbors.

I am on my 4th Jeep.
In the past I have owned two CJ5s and now am the proud owner of an 06 TJ.

As far as the techincal stuff, I cannot tell you much but my experience so
far is this:
Get one that is as new as you can afford.

The older ones (and some of the guys in here know all the models and their
specific nuances) are in fact more labor inten$ive.
Some will say that the TJ is a Tigger Jeep, because of the coils. I LIKE the
coils. I can go for long distances and it doesn't leave me crippled for two
days when I get home.

My thoughts on one that is high mileage are:
Get the lowest miles you can get. No matter how well maintained it may be it
is still as old as it's odometer and stuff is wearing out a little more with
each and every mile it is driven. Anything that moves, will be wearing out
If it's been out playing in the boonies, (as it should be) then they are
worn a little more.

If you crawl under it, you will be able to see some evidence of off road
use. Scratches on belly pans, mud jambed up in places where you cant see it
from above, you'll see it. One that has been babied won't have many battle
scars.

Good luck to you! Like Billy Ray said... welcome.
Oh.. and bring a flashlight.

Kate

>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

"Kevtrane" <kevtrane@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1154479068.071609.227150@b28g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
> Wanted to add that I have decided to get a 6cyl, 5spd most likely with
> A/C probably because it's 100 degrees here today in NJ and also because
> part of the selling of this idea is that my wife can drive this to work
> sometimes. I would also be looking to put a small plow on it for the
> snow, just to do my driveway and a few of the neighbors.

I am on my 4th Jeep.
In the past I have owned two CJ5s and now am the proud owner of an 06 TJ.

As far as the techincal stuff, I cannot tell you much but my experience so
far is this:
Get one that is as new as you can afford.

The older ones (and some of the guys in here know all the models and their
specific nuances) are in fact more labor inten$ive.
Some will say that the TJ is a Tigger Jeep, because of the coils. I LIKE the
coils. I can go for long distances and it doesn't leave me crippled for two
days when I get home.

My thoughts on one that is high mileage are:
Get the lowest miles you can get. No matter how well maintained it may be it
is still as old as it's odometer and stuff is wearing out a little more with
each and every mile it is driven. Anything that moves, will be wearing out
If it's been out playing in the boonies, (as it should be) then they are
worn a little more.

If you crawl under it, you will be able to see some evidence of off road
use. Scratches on belly pans, mud jambed up in places where you cant see it
from above, you'll see it. One that has been babied won't have many battle
scars.

Good luck to you! Like Billy Ray said... welcome.
Oh.. and bring a flashlight.

Kate

>

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Bill thanks for your quick reply I appreciate your help.


> The TJs with the Dana 44 rear end are the preferred models for strength,
> gearing depends on what you intend to do..... with plowing in mind you want
> the numerically highest ratio you can find for that extra low end power.

When I look at a Jeep how can I tell the difference between the Dana 44
and the less preferred ones. Also how can I tell what the gearing is,
is it on a plate somewhere?

> Welcome to the dark side.....

Thanks, I'm sure this is an ominous warning

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Bill thanks for your quick reply I appreciate your help.


> The TJs with the Dana 44 rear end are the preferred models for strength,
> gearing depends on what you intend to do..... with plowing in mind you want
> the numerically highest ratio you can find for that extra low end power.

When I look at a Jeep how can I tell the difference between the Dana 44
and the less preferred ones. Also how can I tell what the gearing is,
is it on a plate somewhere?

> Welcome to the dark side.....

Thanks, I'm sure this is an ominous warning

Re: Newbie Questions - Getting ready to take the plunge
 

Bill thanks for your quick reply I appreciate your help.


> The TJs with the Dana 44 rear end are the preferred models for strength,
> gearing depends on what you intend to do..... with plowing in mind you want
> the numerically highest ratio you can find for that extra low end power.

When I look at a Jeep how can I tell the difference between the Dana 44
and the less preferred ones. Also how can I tell what the gearing is,
is it on a plate somewhere?

> Welcome to the dark side.....

Thanks, I'm sure this is an ominous warning