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Drivability was goal number one with this whole build which is why I wanted to stick with an OE engine/trans and especially OE tune. This is also why I didn't add a supercharger to my 3.8 engine prior because I haven't been that impressed with them on the JK's. I've built a lot of...

I don't blame you. I have been able to keep mine mild enough to daily drive it, flat-tow it and still capable enough for 85-90% of the trails in the areas we travel so I don't have to trailer it. Keep the pics coming. Mike

Great build. I too have a soft spot for LJ's, wish I could have afforded to buy my son's when he sold his. I like the clean and somewhat subdued appearance of your build until you start really looking at the details. My favorite way to build. Subscribed. Mike

My son brought his Jeep over yesterday afternoon so we can begin the next round of work. I then racked the wife’s car and performed a service on it. It’s supposed to be a cold and wet weekend so it looks like a great time to get some work done in the shop. In preparation for the colder...

I have a Snap-on 24"x 36" that I have had for nearly 30-years and has worked great. I have had to replace the gloves twice and the gun once. When I did I sourced the parts from TP Tools as the quality is very good. I would recommend getting one with a foot control as my Snap-on originally...

A couple of weeks ago I made a rather lengthy post about my suspension and the various iterations I have gone through with it due to my Jeep's weight and some observations I had made over the years and miles both on and off-road. After all of the highway miles I have put on the Jeep in the...

I believe at one time I heard that it was a family around the Sundance, WY area that had an old Beechcraft airplane that they had decommissioned and rather than junk it, they turned it into a windsock. It is kinda cool to see it alongside the interstate. Mike

Thank you. I try to keep things maintained and in proper condition, maybe even a bit overkill. I guess it's a labor of love. Mike

Yesterday after breakfast I commenced my post-vacation cleaning ritual. Due to the heavy rain we encountered on the drive home, the cleaning was much more involved than normal resulting in pressure washing the engine bays and undercarriages of both the coach and the Jeep. Thanks...

The wife and I just returned from a week long FMCA 4-Wheelers gathering in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We love the Black Hills and had so much fun last year we wanted to attend this year as well. We had great hosts and there were 22 couples in attendance. Here are a few pictures from the...

That's AWESOME Russ. Mike

My son and I stopped by a few weeks ago and gave this a serious look. I keep thinking LS/6L80 drivetrain and nice paint job, pull cage yet keep it looking OEM on the exterior but they wanted $7k for it which is too much to start out for what I would be planning. Mike

The magnet idea is a great idea. I may have to look at an area to put one of those and give it a try if this doesn't work. Thanks. Mike

An additional item I decided to address yesterday was my CB mic lanyard. Since installing my new Cobra Model 29 overhead I have been playing with mic locations when in use on the trail. When daily driving and not using the CB it’s no big deal to wrap the cord around the body and clip the mic...

Thanks for the comments about having to adapt to get what a person wants. That's what I have been unable to get through to people. Most think you merely bolt on a set of links and install a set of coils per whatever height lift you want and you're done. That very well may be IF what you have...

Sorry, this is a bit lengthy but I've been playing with some theories and spring options over the past several years in order to dial in my Jeep's on and off-road ride characteristics right down to the gnat's ass. I think I am on the right track of finding that balancing act between ride...

I had grabbed a can of red paint a couple of days ago so I could finish up the mower last night. I realize that this is probably overkill for a simple lawn mower but in all honesty it doesn’t take more time than doing a half-assed job. After giving it a wipe down with wax & grease remover I...

No flames, just keepin' it OE looking. The chrome, flames and trick paint jobs are saved for the go-fast toys.:cool: Kidding aside, it's been a great mower. I remember a few coworkers giving me crap (as well as my dad not being happy with me) when I bought this mower back in 1991 after first...

Thanks guys. I appreciate the kudos, but really, if I can do it anyone can. There are a lot of talented and skilled people on here that I'm sure could do just as well. Mike

In between a bunch of higher priority projects lately I had a small one creep up. I was mowing my lawn on Friday night and heard an intermittent noise like the blade was contacting something. Upon putting it on the lift to take a look I noticed that the side of the deck had worn through and...