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Post by sylvanis on May 4, 2008 11:48:37 GMT -5
Those black light bezels look pretty sharp. I may have to invest in them since I have no crome on the hulk.
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Post by jeepguylj on May 6, 2008 14:02:51 GMT -5
THanks sylvanis, I think you should invest in them as well cause they look heck of a lot better than the stock chrome ones.
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Post by ebtek on May 6, 2008 18:48:08 GMT -5
Well, I didnt do it today but a couple weeks ago for my B-day. Took off the tube steps and added 1.75" coil spacers up front and some grab handles in the back. Returned the Smittybilt flares. Also bought a Masterflow 1050 air compressor. Before  After  MasterFlow 1050, this thing kicks butt  |
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Post by Skull on May 15, 2008 12:51:31 GMT -5
I just installed a Tuffy Security drawer and now I can leave all my things in the jeep. I was always worried that someone would steal something. Peace of mind I guess. Now if I just had time to go wheelin!
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Post by bingo on May 18, 2008 13:57:30 GMT -5
HESCO throttle body spacer. We'll see if it makes any difference. I trust Lee Hurley at Hesco. Check out his website if you get a chance. He's a JEEP guru.
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Post by wilcav on May 18, 2008 19:16:53 GMT -5
I would love to hear if it makes a difference. Those things are contraversial.
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Post by bingo on May 20, 2008 11:01:34 GMT -5
Short term report on throttle body spacer- Seat of the pants, feels like a little move power and response. My Jeep has a "weak" place between 45-50 mph. (I have an auto) It seems like it shifts a little too quickly into OD, and the rpm's are low for that speed. With the TBS in I don't feel that at all.
Secondly, I had a quick trip the other day to south Alabama (LA) and back. Before the trip I took off the "Trumpet" from the stock air box, filled up and took off. The trip was 440 mile total. I used 18.4 gallons for a whopping 23.9 mpg. I also travelled at or below 2000rpm's, about 64=65 mph. I had little to no wind to contend with, and the a/c was used sparingly.
This is just a game I sometimes play. I realize that I can not frequently repeat this sort of mpg- but I just can't help but to occaissionally play this game when travelling by myself.
I am not sure whether to attribute the gain to the TBS, removing the trumpet, or just had the environment in my favor. I have gotten 20 or 21 mpg a few times before, but this is a personal best in this vehicle.
My overall reaction at this point-mild power and mpg gains. For the simplicity of installation, and the low $ it is worthwhile.
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Post by ebtek on May 20, 2008 22:52:57 GMT -5
bingo: what kind of tires and/or lift you have? im running 33's (pic of yellow jeep above) and a 4" lift and i'm averaging 12mpg and thats feathering the throttle and i have under 24k. was thinking about taking off the trumpet and making a bigger hole. some guys were telling me its a waste of time and money. dont know, guess i'll have to test it out myself.
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Post by bingo on May 21, 2008 13:41:56 GMT -5
No lift, stock oem tires. I realize that Jeeps are not aerodymanic and gas mileage will never be a reason to purchase one, but I really am to cheap to be able to live with 12mpg! I drive quite a bit , and my LJ is my DD, so I have to at least let myself believe that the mpg is acceptable for me to justify owning one (I actually have two Jeeps, my other is a 93 YJ , just to toy with)
I'm not sure the trumpet makes much difference, but if several small things each make it little difference, it can help. I too really feather the gas pedal, and I think that is one of the main reasons I can sometimes get good mileage. I have also found that NOT using the Cruise Control makes me get better mileage. I just hold my foot steady on the gas on hills. W/ cruise, it gives it more gas to maintain the same speed.
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Post by bingo on May 21, 2008 13:42:29 GMT -5
You have a nice Jeep by the way-
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Post by RubiRedLJ on May 26, 2008 19:22:44 GMT -5
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Post by tex on May 26, 2008 20:38:15 GMT -5
Nice cage Rubiredlj.
Bingo, My best MPG with 31s is 19.4MPG
I replaced my water pump this week and changed my oil today for the 37th time.
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Post by jeepguylj on May 26, 2008 21:03:15 GMT -5
Sweet cage Rubiredlj, how easy was the install cause i would love to have that setup. Did it make the jeep feel more ridgid?
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Post by moneypit on May 26, 2008 21:07:41 GMT -5
The cage looks great. I have looked at that thing so many times. How was the install? As for the paint. My 04 was missing lots of paint on the under carriage. My son in laws 06 Rubi was not painted under the cargo area carpet. How cheap is that!
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Post by jeepguylj on May 26, 2008 21:12:17 GMT -5
Well I just bought a yellow top optima cause the stock one died.  |
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