Project 4 Banger Danger
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Year: 1999
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Originally Posted by 4BangerDanger
This way I have the option to flat tow the Jeep. The next time it breaks down I won't have to drive home in first gear lol.
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Isn't that what they call "bang shifting"? I've never done that before. I thought about trying that the day my slave cylinder went kaput, but was afraid that once I took it out of first that I wouldn't be able to get it back into gear lol.
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Originally Posted by 4BangerDanger
Isn't that what they call "bang shifting"? I've never done that before. I thought about trying that the day my slave cylinder went kaput, but was afraid that once I took it out of first that I wouldn't be able to get it back into gear lol.
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I went on a trail ride with a local off-road club yesterday. The group was mostly JKs but there was a couple other XJs and one ZJ. We "outcasts" stuck together lol. It was mostly easy trails but then it started raining and we encountered some mud. The 4 banger did well and I had a lot of fun.
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We went on the Eternal Flame and Gatorback trails near Caryville. At least, I think that's what they are called - I just followed the group! "The Jeep Club" is the name of the group I rode with. They do mostly stockish friendly trails which I thought would be good for me since I'm only on 31s. Maybe as I get more offloading experience under my belt I'll try more challenging stuff.
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One of my headlights died last week. I had planned on eventually getting some H4 housings and bulbs anyway. This weekend I went to a Jeeptober event here in East Tennessee and came across these from High Beam Offroad.
Matt, the owner, recommended that I paint the housing brackets black before install.
I also picked up an OEM tire carrier last week...
It did not come with the striker plate for the hatch or the inside bumper support, so it looks like I'm going to have to fabricate something.
Matt, the owner, recommended that I paint the housing brackets black before install.
I also picked up an OEM tire carrier last week...
It did not come with the striker plate for the hatch or the inside bumper support, so it looks like I'm going to have to fabricate something.
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I also picked up an OEM tire carrier last week...
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It did not come with the striker plate for the hatch or the inside bumper support, so it looks like I'm going to have to fabricate something.
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It did not come with the striker plate for the hatch or the inside bumper support, so it looks like I'm going to have to fabricate something.
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I'm a beginner welder but I think I can figure something out.
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I've been looking up pictures of the factory parts for inspiration.
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I'm a beginner welder but I think I can figure something out.
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I'm a beginner welder but I think I can figure something out.
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wow such an amazing job and bevy of information! I wanted to know how the 4cylinder with the lift has driven for you. I'm looking at getting a 95 5 speed 4 cylinder, however I don't have any experience with the 4 cylinder. some people say it's underpowered, while other's say its fine. what's your experience been? thanks
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wow such an amazing job and bevy of information! I wanted to know how the 4cylinder with the lift has driven for you. I'm looking at getting a 95 5 speed 4 cylinder, however I don't have any experience with the 4 cylinder. some people say it's underpowered, while other's say its fine. what's your experience been? thanks
If you get a good deal, it's definitely worth considering, in my opinion.