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I'll probably do an Oil change before I make the ride home, this way I can expect a bit more out of the engine. I need at least 18mpg, sounds high, but do you think I could push that out of the engine, keeping the load low, and lots of drafting?
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Since it has the rounded lights, does that make it a late-model 95? No 96 year, but im sure they produced them in early 96 as a 95, right?
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I am not sure. I do not think it is a YJ. I do not think they mixed and matched parts with those. You might have an authentic TJ with coil springs at all 4 corners. See if your aunt can send you some pictures of the suspension.
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I was about to leave Walmart after work when I see this clean early 70s maroon and white Ford pickup pull into a shallow puddle of water in the parking lot and proceed to light up the tires. Like music to my ears! 
It would be awesome to smoke a ricer in a truck like that. Then afterwards, to finish the trip to your destination heartily laughing your butt off. lol
I took my truck out for a quick spin today...it ran PERFECT! No hesitation, no sputtering in any gear, nothing. Responded great when I put my foot in it (mildly of course), and the sound of the motor running smoothly put a huge smile on my face.
I didn't realize til today though how jacked up the front end is. I pulled into a nearby parking lot to turn around, and I got a ton of body roll. Granted, the rubber donut on the radius arm is long gone, but I didn't notice how badly it needs TLC.
I'm used to the Cherokee too, so it was a whole new experience driving my old Ford. Gonna be funny getting used to parking a 15ft long truck after driving a tiny little Jeep around for a year. lol
It would be awesome to smoke a ricer in a truck like that. Then afterwards, to finish the trip to your destination heartily laughing your butt off. lolI took my truck out for a quick spin today...it ran PERFECT! No hesitation, no sputtering in any gear, nothing. Responded great when I put my foot in it (mildly of course), and the sound of the motor running smoothly put a huge smile on my face.
I didn't realize til today though how jacked up the front end is. I pulled into a nearby parking lot to turn around, and I got a ton of body roll. Granted, the rubber donut on the radius arm is long gone, but I didn't notice how badly it needs TLC.
I'm used to the Cherokee too, so it was a whole new experience driving my old Ford. Gonna be funny getting used to parking a 15ft long truck after driving a tiny little Jeep around for a year. lol
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It's all 12V power inside the computer, idk for sure yet.
3 things though.
1, Had an interested buyer in the F250 today, really likes the fact that it has a big lift on the back and the 351 (NOT the 300 :P)
2, My computer would look bitching with a CB mounted on it...
and finally, I am putting the computer to the test today. New episode of Top Gear, which means another torrent download!.
...no lagging as of now
3 things though.
1, Had an interested buyer in the F250 today, really likes the fact that it has a big lift on the back and the 351 (NOT the 300 :P)
2, My computer would look bitching with a CB mounted on it...
and finally, I am putting the computer to the test today. New episode of Top Gear, which means another torrent download!.
...no lagging as of now