What have you done to your vehicle lately?

[striker55]

Got the car inspected, had to get a tire, wife hit something and the wall had a cut. Replacement used tire for $70, balanced and mounted.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

She crawls out on the running board and kinda jumps outwards from there.
I think we're good on the dismount.

That's awesome.

 

[Dermako]

Almost complete. Flatbed rebuild/build. The bed was a dually long bed and I needed a SRW bed. Had to cut down both sides and the front, fab. new headache rack and completely redo the rear end.
The gooseneck sits nicely on it but want to see how the stance is with load to decide if I need to add a spring before the toolboxes go on.

 

[Vaquero]

Had one hub on the travel trailer running hot.
Pulled the hub. Bearings are fine. Electric brake was dragging on the drum.
Backed the adjustment off and reassembled.
Ready to hit the road.

 

[pronstar]

Anyone using HP Tuners?

I got it for my Suburban and Silverado, they both have the same drivetrain It’s way more capable that my current knowledge level, but Ive done some small things to address known issues.

Pretty easy to use and a ton of resources are available.

So far I’ve:
- eliminated cylinder deactivation from ever working, but the hardware is still there
- eliminated torque converter slip
- 20% quicker upshifts
- +20% line pressure pressure
- corrected speedos
- limited torque converter lockup to 5-6 gears

Drivability is great, tranny is less confused. And my mpg “increased” slightly on my truck now that I’ve corrected the speedometer for my 33” tires LOL

 

[Brains]

I haven't touched HP Tuners (or EFILive, or LS1Edit) in almost 20 years now. The cables I have don't even support CAN lol.

 

[Jakashh]

Any of y’all familiar with Kaiser Jeep cJ5’s with the Buick 225 ci dauntless odd-fire v6?

Any good or should I steer clear?

 

[Texasgordo]

Almost complete. Flatbed rebuild/build. The bed was a dually long bed and I needed a SRW bed. Had to cut down both sides and the front, fab. new headache rack and completely redo the rear end.
The gooseneck sits nicely on it but want to see how the stance is with load to decide if I need to add a spring before the toolboxes go on.

Older brother put a universal bolt-on airbag kit onto a 99 F350 dually and it made a huge difference. He added the weight of the steel flatbed plus all the tools needed for maintaining pipeline equipment. Plus he had a air compressor and welding machine.

 

[dsgrey]

Any of y’all familiar with Kaiser Jeep cJ5’s with the Buick 225 ci dauntless odd-fire v6?

Any good or should I steer clear?

Google forums and you'll find a few active owner forums for the CJ5.

 

[Txdweeb]

Any of y’all familiar with Kaiser Jeep cJ5’s with the Buick 225 ci dauntless odd-fire v6?

Any good or should I steer clear?

If it’s in good running condition I’d hop on it that’s a good stout motor, torquey as can be they chug along good at low rpms.

A lot of the parts are interchangeable with the Buick 231 in the skylarks an such. If the jeep isn’t rotted out you got a potential fun rig for whatever you decide to build.

 

[orbitup]

Hernia surgery last week put the brakes on my progress. I did monkey with the carb linkage today. I have WOT now.

 

[Texasgordo]

Hernia surgery last week put the brakes on my progress. I did monkey with the carb linkage today. I have WOT now.

Geez dude I hope that your recovery is quick and your pain is relived.

 

[fordw60s]

Sons escape, valve cover on a 1.6l ecoboost.

 

[Grumps21]

….I hope that your recovery is quick and your pain is relived.

I on the other hand hope his pain is relieved.

 

[Texasgordo]

I on the other hand hope his pain is relieved.

Yeah that's what I meant

 

[orbitup]

Geez dude I hope that your recovery is quick and your pain is relived.

Thanks. It's not too bad, just sore and I have to take it easy for a while.

 

[Jakashh]

If it’s in good running condition I’d hop on it that’s a good stout motor, torquey as can be they chug along good at low rpms.

A lot of the parts are interchangeable with the Buick 231 in the skylarks an such. If the jeep isn’t rotted out you got a potential fun rig for whatever you decide to build.

Good to hear. There’s a 67 CJ5 listed that has one and it looks clean. Said the top end has been rebuilt. Was wondering if it was worth looking into, if I can get my motorcycle sold soon enough to buy the jeep lol.

 

[Vaquero]

Nice truck sir, interested to hear how it pulls.

It'll tow. Spent about 6 hours today heading west. Into a 17 mph headwind.
Fuel mileage sucked but it went as fast as I wanted to and tracked true in the occasional crosswinds.

 

[Tblack89]

It'll tow. Spent about 6 hours today heading west. Into a 17 mph headwind.
Fuel mileage sucked but it went as fast as I wanted to and tracked true in the occasional crosswinds.View attachment 469767

Good stuff, nice looking setup you got there.

 

[Txdweeb]

Good to hear. There’s a 67 CJ5 listed that has one and it looks clean. Said the top end has been rebuilt. Was wondering if it was worth looking into, if I can get my motorcycle sold soon enough to buy the jeep lol.

Hope it all works out and if you do post pics I love all the classic jeeps.