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We rolled 90,000 miles driven together today. Getting close to doubling the mileage the truck had on it when I got her. (117,182.8) Still no major issues or break downs. Only thing that caused a “break down” so far was a coil that would get heat soaked. I did have to replace the crappy Napa radiator recently with a warranty Napa radiator and for some reason I can’t seem to keep a thermostat in this thing for more than 6 months. Just keeps the coolant fresh I suppose.

Found this one in a Netflix movie called Havoc. 42:40

Drove from Seattle to Missoula then south into Idaho for a week long 1500mi hunting trip that was successful.

Just… CommuteChe things.

I’ll keep an eye out for her. I’m usually pretty good at spotting them. Hope you get it back. I'm in Maple Valley. Seems like an odd vehicle for a tweeker to steal. Doubt they’re just out driving it around. Hope it’s not an MJ owner stripping it for parts. I would suggest putting an ad like this out on Facebook and FB marketplace, Craigslist etc.

It’s amazing how fast they accumulate once they start following you home! I haven’t had one follow me home in quite some time but it sure is fun when they do! Good luck with your build.

Big milestone reached today with the old commuter truck. Glad I was able to catch it. Can’t wait to see what and where the next 100k brings me and CommuteChe.

Thank you Smash6. I appreciate it. Sometimes I post things I feel aren’t really important to the story or timeline but look back and I am happy that I made the update regardless.

Have been doing the annual firewood trips lately. Putting ol’ CommuteChe to work. Had some pretty scenery today going over Chinook Pass. Had some help from my Dad today. Some snow on top of the pass. Will be closing soon. Need to get the wood while I can. Have made 4 or 5 trips hauling the trailer along. It’s not CommuteChes favorite thing to do but she gets the job done.

Wildfire efforts in Cle Elum Wa. Lake Cle Elum

Covington, Wa Lacey, Wa Ferndale, Wa

Haven’t posted in quite some time. CommuteChe is chugging along great. Just racking up the miles daily still. This makes 70,000 miles I’ve put on the old girl Lotta 8s Found a friend recently. Didn’t talk with the guy unfortunately but left him a CC magnet. Also found some snowflakes on offer up with decent tires on them for $125. Definitely more tread than what I had. Did some sketchy hauling too. lol. Poor little truck

Yet another awesome video. Good job Heather! What an amazing trip. Noticed new tires? And are the hubs new? Still looks like a D30 up front by the CAD block off plate visible in the shots behind the passenger tire? Just never seen you guys have to lock the hubs in before? Keep the videos coming!

A mount Rainier morning on the way into work. Found a big rock at work recently. Komatsu PC360 can’t move it. Not the biggest machine but respectable in size and power. Bottom of the pit is 20’ across.

What an epic haul. Great job. Thanks for sharing Be sure to check for D44s underneath them too! Sounds like there’s still some meat left on the bone!

Pimped out Deluxe Landscaper style. Sick.

We have got multiple loads of wood since my last post. Trying to get ready for the coming winter. Rolled 175,000miles on this firewood trip. There was also snow on top of Chinook pass. Think I figured out one of the reasons they don’t let commercial vehicles over Chinook pass! Remnants from a Semi roll over accident

I definitely suggest doing it! Using any method. My truck handles like it’s on rails. I scare my friends and wife with the cornering ability and keep up with cars that should be able to out handle me in the corners.

I sure don’t think so. Not 100% sure but I’ve never seen one with a factory rear sway bar. WJ has pretty good support for aftermarket bars too.

Yeah we do! As much as it sucks, it’s very rewarding in the end. I’ve spent countless hours repairing P/O’s rats nests. A rear sway bar makes a worlds of difference for the corner carving too. I harvested mine off a WJ D35. Some cutting and welding required*

I love finding still original parts on my trucks! I think this is the first power steering line I have been through. I even protected them with wire loom so they don’t rub through. Probably is original? I’ve snapped 3 output shafts clean off the box, so I carry an extra box, but no lines. That changes now. lol.

Maybe he just enjoys driving his Comanche over his other cars? I’ve basically parked my 2011 Ranger for 2 years for really no other reason than to just drive my MJ.

Beautiful Mt.Rainier

Got in a four wheeling trip today with my long time friend who’s YJ hasn’t been on a trail in 10+ years. It was an absolute beautiful day. Probably the last one of the year. Minche had a couple of minor issues, sprung multiple pin hole leaks on a power steering line. Pretty sure it wasn’t leaking the last time I drove her. Kinda seemed strange to have 3 pin hole leaks start at once. Who knows. Got plenty of P/S hoses around here for an easy fix. We got to the bottom of the hill and I couldn’t shift the transfer case, the linkage had pulled out of the body mount because my transmission mounting bolts had fallen out at some point! Just about the best view of Mt.Rainier that I know of.