dasbulliwagen

My sister lives in Michigan, and I'm in North Carolina, so theres not much I can do with the situation, not that I would anyways, just not that kind of person. I doubt he will go anywhere. He has to know, at least just a little bit, that hes not going to have it any better anywhere else. They come to NC to visit every once in a while, and I bite my lip for the sake of keeping the peace. I just smile and nod when he tells me what he would really like to be able to do, knowing full well that he has neither the brains or the ability to do any of it, just hoping that he won't really try anything and take my sister down with him. The SOB actually seems to be a good father to their first kid, Peyton. I just worry about how many his stupid values and habits he will pick up. My mother keeps him quite a bit, so hopefully some of what she gave me will get into him too. We can only hope. Thanks for the support guys!

Just heard from my mother that my sisters husband recently told her that he is not happy in their relationship... this being after she found out she was pregnant with their second child! WTF??? This guy is a major tool. He has more wierd, annoying , stupid quirks than anyone I have ever met. I really don't know what my sister sees in him. He is one of those guys that only wants to sit and play video games or watch football....NOTHING ELSE!!! He doesnt mow their lawn like he should, or shovel the driveway, take out the trash, deal with their vehicles maintenance, handle issues with repairmen if they need one... he makes my stupid sister (bless her) do everything. He doesnt want to deal with any strange people. He will barely say two words to my mother! And only if he has to! And his eating habits... he will only eat fried chicken, bisquits/rolls, steaks and french fries... THATS IT! I mean THATS IT! Nothing else. And HE'S not happy??? Maybe he should move back in with his mommy, because it sure sounds like thats what he wants. He is a factory worker at a major auto parts supplier company whos laying people off left and right... has no formal eduction ( not that theres anything wrong with that), I mean he just won't do anything unless it means money or something that will make HIM happy. Self centered SOB! I wish someone would give him a reality check, but knowing the situation, I know that will never happen. Anyone else have any stupid brother/ sister in law stories? I just hope I'm not that guy to my wifes sister. I don't think I am, but you never know.

The following rule needs to be ammended: "1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as Football or Hockey." This rule should be changed to add "Jeeps"

120 volt MIG would not be big enough, youll need a 240 volt MIG to do that job, and yes do practice first. If you the stick route, maybe find someone whos really experienced witha stick welder. Or you can call a welder to come to you. Did that once on VW bus I was working on... had to weld in a new trans mount. cost like 40 bucks. I can't see it costing much more to weld axle tubes. If you don't plan on heavy wheeling or hard abusive driving I would probably just leave them alone. Ford did mount some of them behind V8's so they should be half way decent. Good luck!

We have a customer requesting something for his auto behind the 2.8, but what trans is it? The AW4???

.....and whoever that Rick chic is... boy is she ugly!!!!

Its just a joke, take it easy. Keep things light. Anybody that knows me , knows that you can't take much of what I say seriously. I have no ill intentions towards anybody. And besides it looks like the Comanche club has really come through for Brenda. I beleive I speak for us all in that we wish her the best of luck! :cheers:

I did vote fo her twice't! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

ID HIT DAT!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

The best trans to adapt would be the NV3550 with a dakota bellhousing. That would give you a better overdrive, though I doubt the 2.5 would handle it very well. Do some searches and you should be able to come up with something.

I think Id rather have the yellow M715 sitting behind it! The M715 is my dream truck!!!! :drool: :drool: :drool:

I don't care who you are,,,, thats funny!

Drove my 2.5 on the highway today... forgot how decent it really did at speed. Its been probably a year or so since ive taken it on the highway, though the wife has taken it several times. I think the cold air tube helped a little at that speed. I did find a wheel vibration at 55 mph, so will have to re balance the wheels...still need to recharge the AC too.

GM hasnt owned GMAC for many years. I think Cerberus, who took over Chryco owns them if I remeber correctly, Thats probably why GMAC is taking over financing.

Weather or not the unions are going anywhere is still up in the air. Everything Ive read today says the union will still be there with the deal they made the other day... making concessions. Would Chrysler be better off without unions...maybe, I don't know. I do knows unions have made a huge difference in working standards all across the board in this country. Are unions still necessary in todays enviroment, I don't know, but without them there would be even more of the whole thing about I can get this immigrant to do your job for half of what I'm paying you stuff. If you think that stuff is bad now... see what happens if theres no unions at all.

I didnt talk to anybody about it, because nobody cares but me. I guess I just don't hang out with the right people.

not to hijack the thread, but the longterm effect of smoking weed have not been fully proven. Smoking weed is the same as smoking a non filtered cigarette, and the people who do it longterm will see the effects. Enough studies havent been done on it because its illegal, and people who do it don't want to be studied for fear that they might be caught. Ive never done any of that stuff either, but Ive hung out with enough poeple who have to know that chiiit makes you stooopidd, and not just when youre doing it. And to publicize that a Mexican druglord is thanking the US govt for keeping it illegal goes right along with the liberal mindset that everything we americans do we should be ashamed of because we have it soo much better than many other parts of the world.... its all just bullchit! :mad:

Oem 02 sensor from the dealer is like 40-50 bucks, get a specific app 02 sensor and you won't be disappointed.

What did the removed stickers on the bedside say??? Road service something??? Do you know the trucks past history? Just curious. I like to hear backstories!

O2 Sensor! My 87 2.5 was like that too. I did all the other stuff they said to no avail. Put an O2 sensor in, and within 60 seconds of statup it started running great and havent had a problem since. Though I would still do the fuel filter also. Changing the cat should be a last resort due to their price, but is also possible.

Ive been there too, except with air cooled VW's. Cars at my grandmothers house, my parents garage, and anywhere else I could put them. Ive lost more money on that stuff than any of it was worth. I still have 1 car, which I am working on selling, and a small pile of parts that Ive been holding onto to build a rail dune buggy. But even at this point and at my age, I still don't have a place to begin to build one. Ive not done anything to the bug in a few years and have been missing being able to tinker on something... then the MJ came along, and another MJ and now I'm here, contemplating rear axles, spare parts vehicles, lift kits....... :help: I still want a dune buggy, and a Porsche 550 Spyder replica, and a built MJ and a ....... It just goes on forever, and with as deep into it as you are I can see how it would be overwhealming. Hang in there, we're all behind you!

A jeep like that is probably normal for Kentucky. What do you expect? We don't have any members on here from kentucky do we??? :doh:

What does the rear main seal have to do with your oil pressure? The seal just keeps oil in the engine, oil pressure would have more to do with bearing wear, pump wear etc. Maybe its just time for a rebuild! Can anyone say STROKER???

The 86 has an AX5, it will not work with your 4.0. Sorry.

2wd rotors have the seperate bearings and races that go inside the rotor and then are attached to the spindle all together. The 4wd rotors just slip on over the hub unit which is bolted to the knuckle, and the wheel hold the rotor in place when it is bolted on. I am assuming the 88 on 2wd rotors are the same as the 4wd style just explained. As to which is better at high speed? Who knows? Good luck!