I un-did the unthinkable...

I'm still waiting on pictures of his LJ!

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Chris, Chris, Chris...

I've got a part number for you before you ever do the first oil change. Also, 33's fit stock, like 31x10.50's fit a TJ. Go 35's...you can thank us later. Get the tuner to adjust for tire size and a transmission cooler installed before you go and get those new wheels and Duratracs.

If it starts leaking, I've got the fsb and p/n for the kit.

Welcome to the dark side!

Yup oil change, I'd say do it yourself. Don't trust anyone and if you do trust someone to do an oil change and you end up finding a huge oil pool under the Jeep someone cracked that oil filter canister :mad:

Before my recent vacation to the winter wonderland of New Hampshire I had the lifter ticking noise so took it to the dealer to get it fixed via power train warranty. They called and said an oil change needed to be done because the engine was opened. I said sure go ahead. When I picked it up I got slapped with a $72 charge for the oil change I was mad and gave them hell since I was never quoted a price but I paid and moved on. 3 weeks later We were on our vacation driving from South Florida to North Conway New Hampshire :D. Yes some of you may think I am crazy lol we have been doing that winter trip for the last 15 years or so. All was good until one morning walked out side to warm up the Jeep (it was -4 degrees) and saw a very large pool of oil under the Jeep. It was missing 2quarts. Went to the local dealer and explained the recent work that was done set an appointment for the next day to drop it off. Yup had to go get a rental. After the local dealer looked at it they found that the oil fiter canister had been cracked probably someone over tightened it. Yup the famous $72 oil change the dealer down here did while it was in for warranty work.
 
I loved having the filter on top with my JKU...ordered a bunch of wix ones from filter1.com, great surface area....just remember you are dealing with plastic and get the crud out of the threads before replacing the cap.
 
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Me - 2004 Rubicon
Wife - 2014 JKU Sahara
Me - "I WANT a new lift, wheels/tires, and a new bumper for my winch.
Wife - "I'm GETTING a lift, new tires , AND WHAT WINCH!?"
Me - "we're going to take mine to the Jeep Festival"
Wife - "like hell we are"
Me - "I bought it for u"
Wife - " I birthed your three children"
Me - "you can't use that forever"
Wife - "I can"
....dual wrangler ownership and these late night discussions are not as fun as you might think.
 
Me - 2004 Rubicon
Wife - 2014 JKU Sahara
Me - "I WANT a new lift, wheels/tires, and a new bumper for my winch.
Wife - "I'm GETTING a lift, new tires , AND WHAT WINCH!?"
Me - "we're going to take mine to the Jeep Festival"
Wife - "like hell we are"
Me - "I bought it for u"
Wife - " I birthed your three children"
Me - "you can't use that forever"
Wife - "I can"
....dual wrangler ownership and these late night discussions are not as fun as you might think.

Stand your ground my man, I'm with you.
Can't wait on who's gonna win this one :)
 
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I'm making it sound like she's an ass. She's awesome. I'm just mad I created the monster. Every time she takes the doors off, she makes it a game to get me muddy. And she thinks MY Wrangler fund, is THE Wrangler fund.

But congrats Chris, they really are awesome with the kids. Front doors off for Mom and Dad, doors and higher sides for them for n the back. Took it to the Outer Banks NC Last Summer( 11 hour ride) with 3 in the back (8yrs,6yrs,5 yrs old)and a hitch Mount Cargo Carrier. It wasn't a minivan, but it wasn't uncomfortable. Totally worth stripping it down and taking it on the beach. Not sure what it's going to be like when they get older. Like you said, you only live once. You'll have a ball with it.
 
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I backed out on the JKU. I feel bad because I gave them a down payment and was all set to fly up there and pick it up. I slept on it for a few nights though and I decided I didn’t want to go through with it. The more I thought about it, the more we don’t actuslly need it.

Can I afford it? Yes.

But do I really need two Jeeps? No.

I started thinking about having to deal with storing 4 doors in the Summer, a huge hard top, and the extra space it would take up.

Then I started thinking about how the main reason I love my TJ so much is because it’s simple. It’s two solid axles, a frame, and a tub. It’s got heat and AC, but no fancy electronics such as ABS, traction control, TPMS, etc. all things I don’t want to deal with when they act up, and things that will only make it more difficult for me to work with.

My TJ has one of the damn simplest engines ever made. The JK on the other hand has a more complex (albeit more powerful) engine, and again, I value the simplicity of the TJ. I know I don’t have to choose between them both, and this makes it sound like I am trying to. However, that’s not what this is. This is just me saying that I only need one Jeep Wrangler.

Having a JKU will empty my pockets even more with the mods, and I just don’t want to go down that path.

The JK has too many plastics, frills, bells and whistles, etc. It’s definitely off road capable, but when I think of Wranglers, I think of stripped down, basic vehicles without luxury amenities such as leather, heated seats, power windows, and more.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the JK Rubicon, but after thinking about it and driving them, they are just a bit too modern for me.

My TJ is where it’s at. I’ll take this thing to my grave. It’s the only vehicle I’ve ever owned in my life where I’m absolutely certain I’ll always have it (or if I get too old one day, my kids will).

Sorry for the false alarm guys and gals. I guess that’s what happens when I have a few days to sleep on a big decision.

The good news is the dealer refunded my money and was very friendly and understanding about me backing out. For that I’ll leave them a great review.
 
I backed out on the JKU. I feel bad because I gave them a down payment and was all set to fly up there and pick it up. I slept on it for a few nights though and I decided I didn’t want to go through with it. The more I thought about it, the more we don’t actuslly need it.

Can I afford it? Yes.

But do I really need two Jeeps? No.

I started thinking about having to deal with storing 4 doors in the Summer, a huge hard top, and the extra space it would take up.

Then I started thinking about how the main reason I love my TJ so much is because it’s simple. It’s two solid axles, a frame, and a tub. It’s got heat and AC, but no fancy electronics such as ABS, traction control, TPMS, etc. all things I don’t want to deal with when they act up, and things that will only make it more difficult for me to work with.

My TJ has one of the damn simplest engines ever made. The JK on the other hand has a more complex (albeit more powerful) engine, and again, I value the simplicity of the TJ. I know I don’t have to choose between them both, and this makes it sound like I am trying to. However, that’s not what this is. This is just me saying that I only need one Jeep Wrangler.

Having a JKU will empty my pockets even more with the mods, and I just don’t want to go down that path.

The JK has too many plastics, frills, bells and whistles, etc. It’s definitely off road capable, but when I think of Wranglers, I think of stripped down, basic vehicles without luxury amenities such as leather, heated seats, power windows, and more.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the JK Rubicon, but after thinking about it and driving them, they are just a bit too modern for me.

My TJ is where it’s at. I’ll take this thing to my grave. It’s the only vehicle I’ve ever owned in my life where I’m absolutely certain I’ll always have it (or if I get too old one day, my kids will).

Sorry for the false alarm guys and gals. I guess that’s what happens when I have a few days to sleep on a big decision.

The good news is the dealer refunded my money and was very friendly and understanding about me backing out. For that I’ll leave them a great review.
I knew you would come to your senses.
 
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I backed out on the JKU. I feel bad because I gave them a down payment and was all set to fly up there and pick it up. I slept on it for a few nights though and I decided I didn’t want to go through with it. The more I thought about it, the more we don’t actuslly need it.

Can I afford it? Yes.

But do I really need two Jeeps? No.

I started thinking about having to deal with storing 4 doors in the Summer, a huge hard top, and the extra space it would take up.

Then I started thinking about how the main reason I love my TJ so much is because it’s simple. It’s two solid axles, a frame, and a tub. It’s got heat and AC, but no fancy electronics such as ABS, traction control, TPMS, etc. all things I don’t want to deal with when they act up, and things that will only make it more difficult for me to work with.

My TJ has one of the damn simplest engines ever made. The JK on the other hand has a more complex (albeit more powerful) engine, and again, I value the simplicity of the TJ. I know I don’t have to choose between them both, and this makes it sound like I am trying to. However, that’s not what this is. This is just me saying that I only need one Jeep Wrangler.

Having a JKU will empty my pockets even more with the mods, and I just don’t want to go down that path.

The JK has too many plastics, frills, bells and whistles, etc. It’s definitely off road capable, but when I think of Wranglers, I think of stripped down, basic vehicles without luxury amenities such as leather, heated seats, power windows, and more.

Don’t get me wrong, I like the JK Rubicon, but after thinking about it and driving them, they are just a bit too modern for me.

My TJ is where it’s at. I’ll take this thing to my grave. It’s the only vehicle I’ve ever owned in my life where I’m absolutely certain I’ll always have it (or if I get too old one day, my kids will).

Sorry for the false alarm guys and gals. I guess that’s what happens when I have a few days to sleep on a big decision.

The good news is the dealer refunded my money and was very friendly and understanding about me backing out. For that I’ll leave them a great review.
I undid the unthinkable...
No one would fault your decision one way or the other, seriously, but it sounds like cooler heads prevailed. Sometimes wanting newer/better/bigger overtakes reason.


Still want to see your TJ...:rolleyes:
 
I undid the unthinkable...
No one would fault your decision one way or the other, seriously, but it sounds like cooler heads prevailed. Sometimes wanting newer/better/bigger overtakes reason.


Still want to see your TJ...:rolleyes:
I do wish there was a feature where you could click on anybody's avatar and be able to see everybody's images of their jeeps. Would be kind of cool.