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My takeaway was that Rotella is still a good oil for 4.0s as low revving motor and they do benefit from zinc. I think the article was just an expansion on the notion "one size (type) fits all" approach is NOT a good thing, i.e. that ANY diesel oil and/or high zinc oil is better for older engines, muscle cars etc. It basically reiterated that there are so many different oils because there are so many different applications, so do a little homework and find the right one for the best long term results.

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/diesel-oil-in-gasoline-engine/?wc_mid=4035:23746&wc_rid=4035:34950555&_wcsid=12CEADA9231090A9C865D3248B7199A9B4CE5016E642276B

https://www.motortrend.com/events/four-wheeler-overland-adventure-2022-wallace-jeep

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/how-to-rebuild-an-amc-20-axle/?wc_mid=4035:23668&wc_rid=4035:34950555&_wcsid=12CEADA9231090A9C865D3248B7199A92FA254ECA45FD225

https://www.motortrend.com/features/jeep-m715-diesel-overlander?slide=1

I'd be down for one......

Carter P90011

It's a rabbit hole for sure!

High bid was $30k, did not meet reserve

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-willys-fc-170/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-08-26

An hour left on the bidding to snag this custom sky blue VW Crewcab Diesel Pickup. Even with a 5spd manual, I'm guessing the 0-60 on this thing is "sometime tomorrow" LOL https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rN5WWAWw/1981-volkswagen-rabbit-ls-diesel-4-door-pickup-conversion?utm_source=d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=e

I was thinking the same thing Pete, I've seen a lot of great builds posted from Mexico. Crewmanches, LS swapped desert runners, and now a dually.

Just saw this posted on FB on the "Jeep Comanche Lovers, Owners and Enthusiasts" group. Truck is in Mexico.......and looks bad as hell! That is all.

Someone on here in the not too far past sent their wheel off to be recovered with, IIRC, factory matching colors and the perforated leather I wanna say for @$200. Might be worth a search. Mine needs recovering finally, so I'll be interested with whatever you do.

My experience with the clunking sound was definitely control arm related. Mounting bolts were a little loose but bushings were worn out. That's when I took the opportunity to put on the WJ LCA's and the clunking went away and immediately there was a very noticeable improvement in overall steering feel and roll going through turns. That said, check your sway bar bushings also. If they are worn out and you're doing a full lock turn it can cause the sway bar to shift ever so slightly and make a sound. The super stiff sharp-turn steering seems like something is binding, so I second, third and fourth the above comments about having someone turn the wheel while you are observing all steering components.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/3016192378693281/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment

That's none other than our own "Jeep Driver"s project. He had a V8 he was going to put in it IIRC.

Impressive. Put me down for a set!

Damn. @90 mins from me, very tempting.

https://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-volkswagen-camper-van-to-end-all-camper-van-1848876360?utm_campaign=Jalopnik&utm_content=1651671000&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2j1jZVx6wQFujd9AycDSQweZ9Hn4ccU0_ibUrwrtn7A_LZ9phxG38sflc https://www.ebay.com/itm/234506141300?hash=item3699a7be74:g:Im8AAOSwTBBgt6-L

https://jalopnik.com/jeep-fc-150-chevrolet-ssr-bmw-e30-m3-the-dopest-truc-1848738649/slides/8

I've been lurking regularly, just not posting as much

In addition to replacement units from MTS, TriStarr rebuilds them and does a very good job. I had mine done by them. http://tristarrradiator.com/

I have an OE maroon cloth & vinyl bench seat cover I'd sell, it's in excellent shape. PM me if you are interested