Recent content by tired_old_dave

Oops I did it again. Both jeeps=kj crd and jkur.

Thanks for this thread. I don't need a new vehicle now. The H3 doesn't even have 100k miles on it. Guessing the Borg Warner center diff clutches won't be a problem. I just don't want to decide in a year to grab a last bof 4x4 or the rumored unibody with a di motor and maybe with a turbo. I...

Thought I saw $59 per hd bill stine not too long ago. Had failure on a rear one on the jk others weak so I took off all four bill stines and bought kyb's. Lifted modified trucks debate King,Fox, and etc.

Sorry for more errata. Must get on the pc and put this little phone down. The 5100 as explained by the engineer is for lifted vehicles only. And I believe the third battery is odyssey.

A jeep magazine had an aftermarket ad for 5100's from stock height and up. Called bill stine and got transferred to engineering. The only difference to HD and 5100, he said after looking up build specs, was the outside and piston rod length. I tried the HD on the H3 and went back to the...

Rydr1, Sorry for the late response to the Toyota octane requirements. I have to confess that after we gassed up her GX I saw this thread but I started with the last page and came forward one more page. I believe Lexus says 91 or higher. We have 87, 89, and 93. 93 is what we use. I have used...

"pissing match" Doesn't have to be. Watch my post close this thread. Engineer1 is right and showed it with facts. You have anecdotal evidence? I also have anecdotal experiences. Fstop from the hummer forums, who quite well know for Moab and his photography, discussed things there. Other things...

Zeus, Your concern for your wife who is an experienced driver is also my concern for my wife. That's why I went on and on about tires. I can no longer change the tires on the H3 but thankfully arthritis fused my spine and I can walk. Better-half just had a knee replacement that was considered...

Prompted by your use of "pisser". I know the feeling. I reread post 31 by scanny two times. I recognize your experience level. But if you don't want to bail on your purchase, when you drive in the next monsoon and if you duplicate the issue, redo the test but engage 4x4 you won't bind the axles...

Thanks for the update. We are all pulling for you. Your outcome will carry a lot of weight in my decision. The 4runner is inexpensive for what you get when looking at the price of new vehicles. However, hopefully Mr. Toyoda is improving not only the vehicles but also all the dealerships. I have...

Thank you for a courteous response. I butted in because, I believe, you mentioned you went from full time to part time four wheel drive. I did the reverse going from part time to full time. I eventually, if not going fast, would pull the transfer case lever in the rain. Now with her H3, I just...

I believe the problem is the tires, especially if they are new. I have experienced the back end trying to come around and kiss the front. KJ CRD on factory ST's was the worst. Small Nissan pickup was the same. JKUR with new kumho also slid. Currently driving wife's '06 H3 with the general...