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Yeah, a 700R4 or early 4L60 (same transmission with a different name) would be my choice. It is a fully hydraulic transmission with the only electrical component being the lock up torque converter. I would avoid the electronically controlled 4L60E which came out in the 90s. It's basically the same transmission but went to full computer control. You will need the right transmission bellhousing. Yours is the 60 degree v6 pattern. The much more common 90 degree pattern won't bolt up.

It's also targeting the Land Rover and BMW entries. It is definitely intended for the country club crowd. Given the reliability of the Land Rover, they don't have a high bar to clear in that regard to compete. The biggest question is how the name plate will compete? Are people in that segment willing to be seen in a Jeep? It will be interesting to watch. The 80's and early 90's Grand Wagoneer were targeted at higher income folks. Country clubs back then were full of high option GWs towing horse trailers. So having a "luxury SUV" is not new for Jeep. But towards the end the platform was so hideously out of date (no major upgrades since 1963, even the sheet metal was interchangeable). AMC was diverting profits to keep their cars afloat and didn't redesign it. Chrysler didn't even bother trying to keep it alive after they took over in 87. They just strung it out for a few years until the Grand Cherokee could be brought to market. I hope it is a financial success for them. I hope it helps pay for the rest of the Jeep brand to keep doing other stuff.

I haven't used mine much so I can't comment on durability. But I like to over buy on stuff like that. Get the heavier duty ones. They can usually accommodate thicker winch cable and they hold up better to abuse.

Looking for a transfer case for my 4x4 swap. Old and in need of a rebuild is fine. Rebuilt with SYE is fine. Anywhere in between is fine. I can pay cash according to condition.

Drive it. Take it easy. Drain and refill when you hit 500 miles. Check the fluid for excessive glitter.

Do you need the trim bar for the center of the hood above the grill? I have an extra one, along with FSJ round headlight buckets I have no use for. I'd be happy to toss everything in a box and send it your way for cheap.

A good steam clean and some Febreeze is the best way get all of the crud out of the air. If you don't clean the carpet and seats, they'll just keep releasing the built up crud.

That's an expensive upgrade. Wouldn't a used camper be a cheaper option?

I always wanted an 80s F-body. I see them show up from time to time and give thought to buying one. If you want it and can afford it, go for it.

How can any list be complete without the Wagon Queen Family Truckster? Gotta add National Lampoon's Vacation to the list.

The rear is a solid axle with coil springs. The smaller Bronco Sport is just a re-bodied Escape with a car suspension. Totally different vehicle. The new Bronco looks like it has potential once they get production figured out.

Oh, I'd remove/bypass it once it broke. But if it ain't broke yet...

Yeah, 10 Nm isn't much. The 80 MPH will have a much bigger negative impact than that. Still, at reasonable speeds that little bit of reduced effort will add up. I wouldn't go to any length to add it. But if it's there I wouldn't put effort to remove it either.

There is some speculation it is tied to the CAFE fuel economy numbers that are coming up soon. With all of the 4xe Jeeps and the hybrid additions to the other engines, they might hit that number.

Yeah, it's not even worth $10K, much less $100k.

Bleed the clutch. Make sure it's full. Or replace the master cylinder.

The Subaru was just reliable basic transportation. And there are a few things I don't love about the XJ. Besides, I can always buy another one.

So yeah, I did a thing yesterday. New 2021 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon diesel. I had the dealer install some 35x12.5/17 Duratracs. I'm going to keep it close to stock otherwise. Probably add some armor and radios (CB, ham, and GMRS). It's going to do light duty tails and be my daily driver. I traded in my Subaru and I'll be selling the XJ soon. I already pulled the end caps off the front bumper.

He probably means torsion...