Pete M

'bout the same. for really heavy duty use, up that to 75w-140. if you have posi, be sure to grab the right additive too. Synth is better. the big question is whether or not it matters in any specific application. if it makes you feel better to know you've got the additional protection of full synth, go for it. :thumbsup:

the easy start feature just might be a deal maker. my dad is in good shape for his age, but he sure ain't getting younger and I have to remember that this is his saw, not mine. :D I imagine it'll only be used a few times a year, but for several days in a row each time. the trees by him are huge. So I guess I now need to find a local dealer so I can check it out in person.

prob not. I'm not sure I'd even trust conduit (though maybe if the design was really well thought out). there's a lot of force involved with a spare tire and 10 gallons of fluid when you hit the brakes or a bump.

yes. will you notice a difference if you put it in your front axle? probably not. 80w90 is all the front axle needs. :thumbsup:

I didn't order anything. I used the linkage from my 86 and built my own bracket to use with the TJ trans/t-case. but if you've got the novak stuff on order, keep us posted. it looks sweet. :D

nice looking truck. :thumbsup: the black interior is kinda rare. although I'd keep an eye out for a bench seat with the headrests. more than one of our members have broken the back window with the heads in minor fender benders. if you don't want to mess with the whole bench, the back part unbolts and should be easily interchanged. you might even be able to swap the black cover onto the new back. :thumbsup:

it's a bandaid until I can figure out what's up with the forum software. I just brought over a few of the more popular smiles from that "view more smiles" page that's missing. how would we live life without the "worthless without pics" smilie? :rotf: although it only takes up 1/4 of my screen (running straight up firefox). :dunno:

that flat bar in the pic is my bracket. all you really need is a sturdy point in space directly across from the pivot point on the body bracket. :thumbsup:

"main part"?

10w40 engine oil? that should work fine. Chrysler recently changed the specks from gear oil to motor oil on that trans.

what he said. plus if you ever can't find a topic, don't hesitate, don't apologize, just ask. that's what we're here for. :thumbsup: My tube of black was too old to use and so I grabbed the blue silicone. guess we'll see how long it lasts before it leaks. :doh:

there's my baby. :D I'm starting to regret not paintin' her up for that photo. :rotf: I wouldn't get my hopes up too much. only a handful o 86s were ordered with the Metric Ton package. :(

that's not the blue one though. that's under the hood of this one. he was at the flats last year but had engine woes. this year they went back and got some good runs in.

yup, there's an access hole under the tailgate.

hey, it took a lot to convince him to get the dewalt cordless tools. :yes: what stihl can I get for 300?

it's perfectly flat. and by that I mean it's so flat and vast that you can see the curvature of the earth (meaning that it's not actually flat at all).

salt. it gets on everything. :ack: if you haven't seen them, my photos from last year are here: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22412500

it's a small truck designed during the 80s. don't expect any miracles. (though you might want to pray for one)

Dad and I stopped by the chainsaws in Lowes today and he seemed ok with the $300 price tag on the 18" Husqvarna, but I get the feeling that'd be the upper limit for price. too bad they don't let ya fire them up for a test drive. :brows: http://www.lowes.com/pd_197596-86886-96 ... Id=1229529 why is it that so many chainsaw brands are carried by little hole-in-the-wall "dealers"? it makes it that much harder to compare products and prices. :fs1:

18", not 80". :D

yeah. I've been meaning to snap a shot of her in with her new paint but wearing the big tires. :brows: I'd have to dig out said tires and mount them up so we'll see how the day goes.

lookin' to get dad a chain saw for the Georgia house. I'm thinking around 18" in size but besides that, I'm not all up on the latest and greatest features. My dad will be using this mostly so I want safe and reliable. Got waaaay too many memories of chainsaws that refused to start. thankfully I have no memories of any injuries. :D

this one? I saw them too. :D I might have seen you last year but I don't remember a red MJ. :dunno:

short answer: 1- remove everything from your truck except the axles 2- remove everything from the XJ and put it into your MJ 3- go have fun :D

the 88 is sitting on it's tires again. :D rear axle is together and rear driveshaft is installed. Tomorrow I'll dig out the mess that has blocked it in and go for a test drive.