I un-did the unthinkable...
- Thread starter Chris
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I was told, shortly after I got my TJ, that the first guys to stretch Jeeps were here in our town. There is a dealership here, named Crenwelge, that has dealt in Jeeps for decades. One of there relatives has 15 Jeeps. I’ve seen them all, including the TJ and LJ, each with 3500 miles on the odometer. I don’t know if any of the stretch Jeep story is true, but I’ll look into it. They fabbed some four doors. Any of the old timers would know for sure
Starrs
TJ Guru
@Chris, let me know when your ready to sell your Tj or bumper/winch, wheels etc to fund the JKU project, lol.
OP
Is the ProCal basically the same thing as the Superchip Flashpaq and all the others?
Ahh, I don't mind that it doesn't fit in the woods. To be honest I don't want scratches all over it from the branches. I think we'll use it for simple stuff, beach trips, and Summer cruising. Maybe we'll take it to some place like Moab and what not where we can do the less crazy trails.
I'll tell you what, the way this sway bar disconnect works is pretty cool. Probably just something else to break, but we won't use it all that often.
I tried to snap a photo of the 4 door TJ last time I saw it, but it was on the highway and I couldn't catch up in time. I did a double take though, because it looked ugly (especially since he'd used two front doors for the back two doors). It just doesn't look right on a TJ for some reason.
Oh man... it's the vehicle most JKU owners should be driving.
OP
If my wife had her way, those things would be sold to fund the "kitchen remodel", not the JKU project, haha.
Starrs
TJ Guru
Procal module sets your gearing for added tire size. Keeps your revs normal. A must for 35" tires. Best hundred or so bucks you'll spend on that big sexy beast haha
OP
Yep, but I was just trying to figure out if the Superchip Flashpaq was any different than the AEV ProCal:
https://superchips.com/shop/f5-jeep-flashpaq-2015-2017
It's super expensive, and I'm not sure if you're getting anything more for that price other than a cool LED screen?
Starrs
TJ Guru
The procal doesn't do as much as the superchips. Doesn't that add HP somehow also? I don't think you really need the superchips. Use the difference on an alien shade
OP
Yeah, I'm unclear about whether or not the Superchip unit adds horsepower or not. All I know is that it's awfully expensive!
EDIT: Nevermind, I checked it out in depth and the Flashpaq (unlike the Flashcal) gives you the ability to "tune" the engine to get more performance or more mpg out of it (albeit not much).
Starrs
TJ Guru
Side by side photos of the JKUR and the TJR or it didn't happen. For all we know, that's something you saw down the street...
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So, now, you'll have TWO Jeeps you don't want to get brush pinstripes on? (Scratches head and looks puzzled)
OP
No, the TJ has brush pinstripes. The JKU... we will see. It did cost 34k, haha.
But what a rig. Eventually the TJR will be a collector's Jeep and the JKUR will be the everyday rig. I wonder what a set of 8 TJ Currie control arms will be worth in 30 years?
Then you can get a JL to beat on...
OP
In 30 years do you think I’ll still even be able to get parts to rebuild my Currie control arms? Haha
TJ2
TJ Expert
Guys, this is a terrible terrible and sad (for TJ Enthusiasts) change of events!
How come we only have the "Like" button here? Where is the "Don't Like" button?
What do you say guys, it's a "no brainer" - I say; the "kitchen remodeling" is a better investment.
That's okay Chris, I know, I know....
How come we only have the "Like" button here? Where is the "Don't Like" button?
What do you say guys, it's a "no brainer" - I say; the "kitchen remodeling" is a better investment.
That's okay Chris, I know, I know....
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Nice ride Chris. I like the idea of adding a jk sub group . @Dave K. and I have an 08 jk rubicon that I know I would love to chat about as we get it ready to sell. I loved the jk ,that is before I got my TJ. Dave hates the shocks that are on it so he never really got attached. Or you could clump all other wranglers into a sub group called the red headed step children...
derekmac
TJ Addict