Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

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Finally bought an Air Bead Sealer after 30+ yrs of mounting my own tires. Final straw was a stubborn trailer tire that I could not get the bead to seal. I tried all my tricks ether, band around the tire and trying to stretch out the tire. Nothing worked. So I spent the $150 at HF and got one. Worked on the first shot. I had a separated tire on the trailer I need tomorrow to bring one of my pickups to the mechanic for some major engine work. I could have paid less online but I needed it today. History has taught me to Never travel without a spare.

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John Cooper said:
Similarly I worked for 2 different class 8 dealerships and saw from the beginning how outlandish the DPF system was.

It turned million mile engines into cross your fingers, pray real hard and hope like there is no tomorrow, you can get 500,000 miles with no failure.

Then they went after the Offroad segment, construction and farming.

The Government requires things with no thought put into what it will take and what it will cost the end user.
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Yup, 100%.

Pretty much all of the municipalities around me and small businesses like landscape crews have switched over to gas V8 trucks. The diesel ones just aren't worth the premium anymore unless you tow heavy loads constantly and need that extra torque every time you use the truck. The emissions equipment isn't the only thing plaguing diesel engines, the fuel injection systems are much more complex and sensitive.
 
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jeepguy03 said:
Yup, 100%.

Pretty much all of the municipalities around me and small businesses like landscape crews have switched over to gas V8 trucks. The diesel ones just aren't worth the premium anymore unless you tow heavy loads constantly and need that extra torque every time you use the truck. The emissions equipment isn't the only thing plaguing diesel engines, the fuel injection systems are much more complex and sensitive.
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I have always been a diesel proponent and enthusiast. But most of diesel's advantages have been engineered out and turned into disadvantages. Hell, they even have engineered out that wonderful diesel sound. Something else that has been ruined by technology.
 
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Zorba said:
I have always been a diesel proponent and enthusiast. But most of diesel's advantages have been engineered out and turned into disadvantages. Hell, they even have engineered out that wonderful diesel sound. Something else that has been ruined by technology.
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The cost and emissions on the newer ones is out of hand, but I don’t think you have much of an argument that diesels have been ruined by technology.

I’ve owned a ‘94 GM 6.5, 96 Ford 7.3, 02 Cummins, 07 Dmax, 06 Ford 6.0, 11 Ford 6.7 and currently have a 20 Ford 6.7 and you couldn’t give me one of the previous trucks vs me buying my 2020.

The newer diesels walk all over the old ones, reliability, power, mileage, all of it. The only difference is IF a new one has issues, it is stupid expensive to fix, but for as far as the diesel doing diesel things, the newer ones will school the old ones all day long. Every single one of those trucks outside of the 6.7’s had major repairs by 150k whether it be transmissions, injection pumps, injectors, glow plugs, turbos, oil coolers, etc. Knock on wood with 300k on the 6.7 platforms I’ve done nothing but maintenance, they’ll pull a house down and will get 21mpg empty on the highway and 10 with a 13k 5th wheel.
 
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Abendage said:
The cost and emissions on the newer ones is out of hand, but I don’t think you have much of an argument that diesels have been ruined by technology.

I’ve owned a ‘94 GM 6.5, 96 Ford 7.3, 02 Cummins, 07 Dmax, 06 Ford 6.0, 11 Ford 6.7 and currently have a 20 Ford 6.7 and you couldn’t give me one of the previous trucks vs me buying my 2020.

The newer diesels walk all over the old ones, reliability, power, mileage, all of it. The only difference is IF a new one has issues, it is stupid expensive to fix, but for as far as the diesel doing diesel things, the newer ones will school the old ones all day long. Every single one of those trucks outside of the 6.7’s had major repairs by 150k whether it be transmissions, injection pumps, injectors, glow plugs, turbos, oil coolers, etc. Knock on wood with 300k on the 6.7 platforms I’ve done nothing but maintenance, they’ll pull a house down and will get 21mpg empty on the highway and 10 with a 13k 5th wheel.
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...not to mention the big touch screens.

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NashvilleTJ said:
...not to mention the big touch screens.

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Blue tooth, heated steering wheel, heated seats and AC seats, heated mirrors oh the list goes on. 🤣 🤣

Not saying their new Diesels aren't more powerful HP and Torque wise.

But there is not a one of the new ones that will go 1,000,000 miles like I have seen numerous 12 valve cummins and 7.3 power strokes.

But who keep a truck till they get a million miles on them anymore.
 
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Abendage said:
The cost and emissions on the newer ones is out of hand, but I don’t think you have much of an argument that diesels have been ruined by technology.

I’ve owned a ‘94 GM 6.5, 96 Ford 7.3, 02 Cummins, 07 Dmax, 06 Ford 6.0, 11 Ford 6.7 and currently have a 20 Ford 6.7 and you couldn’t give me one of the previous trucks vs me buying my 2020.

The newer diesels walk all over the old ones, reliability, power, mileage, all of it. The only difference is IF a new one has issues, it is stupid expensive to fix, but for as far as the diesel doing diesel things, the newer ones will school the old ones all day long. Every single one of those trucks outside of the 6.7’s had major repairs by 150k whether it be transmissions, injection pumps, injectors, glow plugs, turbos, oil coolers, etc. Knock on wood with 300k on the 6.7 platforms I’ve done nothing but maintenance, they’ll pull a house down and will get 21mpg empty on the highway and 10 with a 13k 5th wheel.
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The capability of the new trucks is amazing, but the reliability seems to be a crap shoot. I have friends and family that love their trucks, and others that have had several with 5 digit repair bills and have sworn them off. Seems to be luck of the draw. I do think the newer trucks NEED to be worked hard for the emissions systems to work correctly. Driving it to the grocery store and never putting a load on it is the worst thing.
 
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John Cooper said:
Blue tooth, heated steering wheel, heated seats and AC seats, heated mirrors oh the list goes on. 🤣 🤣

Not saying their new Diesels aren't more powerful HP and Torque wise.

But there is not a one of the new ones that will go 1,000,000 miles like I have seen numerous 12 valve cummins and 7.3 power strokes.

But who keep a truck till they get a million miles on them anymore.
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Deleted, that might do it but , you leave all the emissions stuff on i bet you won't get close. ;) ;)
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Which is no fault of the motor. Delete a 6.7 and bring back some sulfur content in the fuel and I’d bet the 6.7 is every bit as reliable as the 7.3 or 12v while producing more than double the power and getting better fuel economy.
 
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Abendage said:
Which is no fault of the motor. Delete a 6.7 and bring back some sulfur content in the fuel and I’d bet the 6.7 is every bit as reliable as the 7.3 or 12v while producing more than double the power and getting better fuel economy.
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Plenty of people deleting them right off the lot now. We'll see if it makes much difference.
 
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Apparition said:
Plenty of people deleting them right off the lot now. We'll see if it makes much difference.
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Still a pretty small sample size compared to the number of trucks on the road. I guess my point is, technology has made these things powerhouses against all odds. If you threw modern emissions on a 12v or 7.3 and put those through the stress of what modern engines endure they’d melt down in short order.
 
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Abendage said:
Still a pretty small sample size compared to the number of trucks on the road. I guess my point is, technology has made these things powerhouses against all odds. If you threw modern emissions on a 12v or 7.3 and put those through the stress of what modern engines endure they’d melt down in short order.
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Not arguing that, but you can build a 12V or 7.3 that will match what the new ones are doing.
 
Abendage said:
Still a pretty small sample size compared to the number of trucks on the road. I guess my point is, technology has made these things powerhouses against all odds. If you threw modern emissions on a 12v or 7.3 and put those through the stress of what modern engines endure they’d melt down in short order.
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I'll just keep the warranty on mine good then I don't have to worry.

Anyway, why is this in the new tool thread?
 
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Back on topic @John Cooper i did end up buying that Bauer electric cutoff wheel. It’s several times better than the old Chicago Electric one and I’d say also considerably better than my pneumatic with my 60 gallon compressor. It seems to have a variable torque motor, if you’re working it and pull off the material it’ll rev way up and slowly slow down and once you’re cutting again you can feel it add in more power. Only tripped the internal breaker once and I was purposefully trying to cutting through some 1/4” plate. For $20 it’s a worthy addition to the tool box.
 
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