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    worth of SM-465 tranny?

    yeah, i decided to keep it. i never really wanted to sell it, which is why i never did i guess. if your looking to buy an m-715 go to www.m715zone.com. they know a lot on that website and they have a lot of trucks on there for sale. it has been a big help for me. a lot of peolple on that website...
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    worth of SM-465 tranny?

    ok that gives me a good estimate. i actually already have the tranny in my truck, but i am looking to trade it and the engine out so i can have fuel injection and over-drive. yeah i really do like the transmision, its pretty tough and the first granny first is nice. it just isnt too good for a...
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    worth of SM-465 tranny?

    this may sound kinda stupid but does anyone know how much a rebuilt sm-465 transmision is worth? i am doing an engine and tranny swap in my truck this summer and i am on a tight budget, so i just would like to know how much my tranny is worth if anything. thanks. -BrianM
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    Max RPM

    heh heh, you want low gears? try 5.86s on the highway without overdrive. i get about 55mph at 3000 rpm. gas mileage at this elevations at about 5 mpg. it sucks, but its great for towing or crawling.
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    Max RPM

    i have a chevy 250 engine and i dont usualy go over 3000 to 3500 rpm unless i am passing or such. i did it for 48 hours almost straight going 2,500 miles and it didnt seem to effect it any.
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    Pics from Lil Moab today, 3/15

    i was there this weekend to kick off my spring break, the easiest way i think to find it is to travel on highway 68 until you get to mile marker 7 or 8 depending on which way your coming from. the turn off is between the two. when i was there i went to see the nutty putty cave, how come no one...
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    Imports V.s. Domestics

    but thats because people who own jeeps WANT to work on them not because they have to. or at least thats the way it is with me. :)
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    descisions- what vehicle?

    sweet, let me know what he says
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    Imports V.s. Domestics

    scouts i think look really awsome, and yeah, i think think they should be considered domestic. its Canada right? dont scouts have dana 44s and BIG v-8s? i dont know of any imports with big v-8s and dana 44s. but hten i could be wrong, i seem to be wrong a lot. :)
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    descisions- what vehicle?

    hey economos, i noticed your xj is an '89, i thought the 89s had cruddy axles or somthing like that, how does yours hold up?
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    do you need lower control arms for a 3" XJ lift?

    quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by 1968jeepthing the driveability problem your talking about will onely heppen if your caster becomes too negetive. i dont know much about how the xj lift works but i dont think it would...
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    descisions- what vehicle?

    i hear you on that one, i think im advertising in the wrong place. its not like anyone here is going to have some $$$hanging around. Heres an idea, how about a strait up trade for your xj:D (hey, a guy can wish cant he?)
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    Imports V.s. Domestics

    lol, how so?
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    descisions- what vehicle?

    Soooo, now that i have my vehicle of choice picked out, the next thing is to sell my current truck.... any takers? please?:)
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    descisions- what vehicle?

    lol, cute, very cute.:)
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