First long Haul for a test Drive??

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12-19-2011, 01:08 PM

Jeepster94

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First long Haul for a test Drive??

Got the basics Done on Tank Street Legal and State legal
Got the tank cleaned out and Full Tires all at about 32 psi and rebuilt the Carburetor And new plugs and wires. Got a full size spare running on the wheels from an '80 Woodie. What else should I need for the 4 Hour Drive?????

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12-19-2011, 01:15 PM

99 Purple XJ

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I would bring a spare u joint tools a jack jack stands a qt of oil and some anti freeze

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12-19-2011, 01:27 PM

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Okay Got all that other than that what else comes to mind?

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12-19-2011, 01:29 PM

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OO and alot of money for gas lol

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12-19-2011, 01:30 PM

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No such thing as too much of extra fluids.

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12-19-2011, 01:49 PM

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OO and alot of money for gas lol

HAHA Feel ya on that one this thing is a GAS HOG

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01-20-2012, 08:07 PM

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HAHA Feel ya on that one this thing is a GAS HOG

What do you get for mileage?

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01-21-2012, 10:02 PM

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8 with a trailer 10 with out.

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01-21-2012, 10:14 PM

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8 with a trailer 10 with out.

i believe that, i use to own a 74 cherokee, had a quadrajet carb on her, i ended up disabling the secondary throttle plates because she sucked so much gas so i would keep my foot out of it... didnt work for too long LOL