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Greetings!
I have driven my 2003 now about 3oo miles!!
Observations so far....
tire thumping about 50 Mph and up.. thumping consistent with speed but can go about 70 MPH (way too thumpy!) even after balancing
Tires:.. BFG Baja T/A made mid 2016..look like military type tread. stock...
yes same here took off troop seats and bars too whats the C-Pillar?
I do want to put an airlift rear bumper as a priority, so I can add a reciever hitch so I tan tow shit...
so far I just need to check / do deffered maint that some here have suggested.. to keep the things all working
came with a troop canopy cover too but i dont plan to use that
Finally took some pix of my "new" rig...
some good news on the "fording kit"
during a deep cleaning in the rear seat wells I found the;
.. Broken control valve,
--- water "sensor bucket thing
--- CDV both with huge hacksaw / grinder cuts across them!
why would anyone try to remove these kits...
my recent buy has (or had) fording kit..
mainly wondering how do check what thiis and how to use, clean, maintain it? .....looks like has a sight glass?
looks to be part of the fording system..
the fording dash valve tall exhaust stack had been removed, as well as other lines cut that I can see...
Thanks for all of your help and tips!
I just got back from a very thorough test drive, including off road including 4 low lock? (all gears)
he bought it over a year ago from GL. hasn't done much to it other than oil/ fluid / air filter changes ..
the engine compartment / cab still had lots of...
Im suposed to got look at it an a hour or so... thank you all for your suggestions and will keep all that in mind tonight>
I will report back my findings and what happens!
In Oregon It can ONLY be registered as "special interest" witch does not expire, and only supposed to be used for parader, demonstrations, testing and repairs, shows and automotive events pretty much anything.. but NOT regular full time use... read into that what you will:)