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    How do new Jeep owners afford them?

    Could be a million different reasons people can buy these vehicles. Maybe they make a lot of money or they are fine being in huge debt or they sacrifice having other nice things so they can spend their money on nice vehicles they want. I wouldn't buy any new vehicle right now because they are...
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    I tested out my front and rear Detroit Truetrac LSDs

    I'm in the minority and have had Trutracs f/r for about 17 years now and have zero interest in lockers. I lift a tire on occasion and have no issues keeping momentum but I don't do hardcore rock crawling and never will. I don't see the Truetracs as worthless but I know the limits and go about...
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    Should I install a LSD in the rear only, or both the front and rear?

    I have had truetracs front and rear for like 100 years. Or 17 years, hard to keep track. Anyway, I love the way they perform for what I need with my Jeep and wouldn't change a thing.
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    Shopping for a car sucks

    I'm probably in the minority but I love the buying process and I don't do the "no haggle, this is our best price" bullshit. It works out pretty good, I go find the vehicle I like, drive it, look it over and then send my wife in to beat them down like a rented mule. She loves that part and she...
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    January 2021 Ride of the Month (ROTM) Contest

    I just like pictures of my dog and my Jeep. 😎
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    Responsible Pet Ownership

    It is different for everybody and what I might think is alot of money probably isn't to someone else or vice versa. My dogs are my family just as much as kids are family to other people so I would spend quite a bit to help them. I don't put a price on that because I don't know what that is until...
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    Folks within the rust belt; Do you store your Jeep for the winter?

    My 01 has been in a garage its life with me (roughly 16 years). Never stored though and I drive it in the winter sometimes and I have a rusty fender, almost shot frame and one bad torque box to prove it. My rear bumper looks like shit too. 😎
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    Carpet or Weather Tech mats?

    Yes for both. I have carpet and those mats and it is perfect. I'm in Iowa and it does get pretty cold here and with carpet and good mats cold is never a problem.
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    November 2020 Ride of the Month Contest

    Really it is my pup’s TJ. Edit: Yep, completely wrong on the date. Didn’t know it was after the 20th. 🤣
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    Gladiator has too many compromises?

    I have an F-150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost and while it is amazing, I would get rid of it for a Gladiator in a second if it would tow my camper. My camper weighs a touch over what the Gladiator is rated for and, as always, my wife wants bigger, not smaller so I'm screwed. 😎
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    Hummer EV

    It looks like a modern day Chevy Avalanche and, at least to me, those are hideous.
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    Really sad about my dog

    Sorry to hear about your pup. I just went through an eye issue with my little girl and spent about $4,000 (and counting)to correct it. It is amazing what veterinarians can do to help. Never a second thought and worth it to have her healthy. Best wishes to you and yours.
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    New muscle cars

    I am no fan of the Camaros, I do like the Challengers but I would take a GT350R or GT500 any day for the new muscle cars.
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    What other vehicles / Jeeps do you own?

    My 85 K20 that is a POS but I love it, Ultra Classic and my F-150 that pulls my camper like it isn’t even there. The Ford's turbos are fun and make me giggle when I drive it. Oh I have an Altima that I don’t mind but it is just a car.
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    Ford kills it

    I like the two door Scout or Bronco or whatever. I think the four door is hideous but I also hate the four door Wrangler too so it is a four door thing for me. I laugh at people whining about the lack of manual and no crawler gear in the 2.7 motor because to me that crawler gear will be useless...
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    July 2020 Ride of the Month Contest

    My best buddy and my Jeep.
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    88K for an '85 K20

    I have an 85 K20 that I could probably get MAYBE $88 for if I tried to sell it. I wish my K20 was that nice. Everything is worth what someone will pay for it whether I think it is crazy or not I suppose and If I had alot of money I wouldn't be smart either I bet.
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    Dog breeds

    Thank you! She is a great adventure buddy. :cool:
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    Dog breeds

    If my little girl isn’t going 100% she is about too. All go, no quit.
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    I tested out my front and rear Detroit Truetrac LSDs

    I have had front and rear TT for the better part of 12 or 13 years in my TJ and never have regretted it over lockers. They are far from worthless and do very well for their intended purpose and it sounds like they would serve you very well also.