Recent content by johnny c

I tow a boat that has a combined trailer and boat weight of 3500 lbs. I have a 99 limited, absolutely stock, (except tranny cooler, a must) and I have no problems whatsoever towing and stopping the boat. You learn to drive appropriate to your load and capabilities. My trailer has surge brakes...

Just a quick note when balancing wheels, make sure the shop has a "LUG" centric machine and not a "hub" centric! These wheels need to be balanced using the lug nut circle as a centre point, not the hole in the centre!

I've found that 7-10 psi was good for unloaded driving, more so 7. I put 22 in when I hooked up my boat and that seemed good. It takes a little fiddling, but you will find your best ride! I carry a little 12v compressor with me (good for small stuff) and use that to adjust when I need to.

I just installed the same bags on my 99 limited, they work great. I hooked up my boat that usually squats the rear end and with 20 or so psi in the bags it sat even and towed great. Install wasnt too bad, I mounted my fill valve under the rear bumper for easy fill up. I plan on putting a...

Ok, thanks very much. You are saying that you remove the amp as well? So, the replacement head unit will power the speakers on its own. I dont know the specs for the factory amp, but will a decently powered head unit be enough to give at least equal sound as the factory unit? Reason I'm asking...

Quick question, I want to install an aftermarket head unit in my runner. My 99 limited has the factory amp, is it a simple wiring job (harness) or do you need something else to make it work with factory amp? I dont really want to take the dash apart and find I need something else to make it...

Again, the fluid is being pumped through the cooler, after a few minutes any air trapped will come out. Fit it and install it whichever way is easiest, the fewer sharp turns and 90 degree elbows the better. That being said, look at the location of the fittings for your cooler thats part of the...

It doesnt really matter which way you mount it, you can mount it diagonal if you want. The fluid is being pumped through from the tranny, as long as airflow goes over the cooler its getting the job done. I mounted mine more on the drivers side with fittings facing down, much easier to install in...

Great to hear you got 'em! It's frustrating sometimes how small fasteners can be a huge pain!

There is a hex key opening on the end of the bolt (the side with the nut), you can put an allen wrench in there and try to hold it with that. You may be able to get a thin pair of needle nose vice-grips on the ball side of the bar and hold it that way. Make sure you soak it in penetrating fluid...

Wow! we use mainly 60 litre tanks, and on occasion 70's. Thats heavy. We have a Fuel Maker brand CNG compressor and it takes approx. 6-8 hours to fill to 2500lbs. Most arenas that use CNG have the same and they just keep plugging them in when not in use. CNG is a great gas replacement especially...

You have to be sure the valves are adequate to handle a "dry" fuel. The Ford engines didnt hold up as well as the 3.0l chev we are using now. Im just saying its not impossible, and yes if done correct does work well. From my experience and for the average car owner I dont think you would see a...

I build Zambonis that run on gas, lpg, and cng. The mileage out of the cng would take a long time to recoup the costs of install, retests, tanks, repairs, etc. I would guess a lack of hp wouldnt be welcome either. I know we had problems with worn valves because of cng in certain engines and...

CNG is compressed natural gas, yes it is cheaper. However, you need to install tanks on your vehicle. You need to install the components on the vehicle so it runs on both gas and cng.You also need to have a "compressor" at home to fill your tanks overnight. CNG usually does not provide as much...

Thanks! I think I'll order some. Did you have to cut your bumpstops, and feed the air lines from the bottom spring mount?