shelbyluvv Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 The ride was long and slow. The Cummins averaged 13.9, the WK2 Hemi got 13.3 and the XJ rang the bell at 22 mpg! The trip was pretty uneventful until the 96 XJ started to run like crap in New Mexico. We pulled off the interstate and I went to troubleshooting it. It was running terrible and shutting off randomly. I unplugged the TPS, IAC and CPS then plugged then back it. Fired it up and she was running better. I told my daughter to take the lead and if it dies to pull way off the shoulder. Luckily it didn't stall again. We drove another 2 hours to Las Cruces NM where we found a AutoZone. I bought a new TPS and a bottle of Heet. I threw the TPS in the glove box and the Heet in the tank. It was cured after that. I think we pick up some bad gas in Tuscon. We made it to Georgia Sunday afternoon, tossed the two dogs, three cats, five fish and one vanilla lobster in the trailer and made our way to see our grand daughter for the first time. I'm glad it's over, we put an offer in on a house and the appraisal is tomorrow and I start my new career as an Equipment Specialist for a DoD Contractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Glad y'all made it back safe and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 So much closer to me now!! Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 welcome back! Thanks Pete. I'll come hang out with you and go to the yards again. Glad y'all made it back safe and sound. I'm going to make a trip across the border to see you Chief!So much closer to me now!! Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Brandon, go up to Wisconsin and get my grandpa mobile and bring it to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Brandon, go up to Wisconsin and get my grandpa mobile and bring it to me!Gotta wait til the little one is here! First family road trip!Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Glad to see you made it back east with little trouble. Enjoy the grandaughter. They are a whole lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 13 hours ago, shelbyluvv said: Thanks Pete. I'll come hang out with you and go to the yards again.I'm going to make a trip across the border to see you Chief!Brandon, go up to Wisconsin and get my grandpa mobile and bring it to me! where in WI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 where in WI? I think he told me kenosha, by Milwaukee.Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, krustyballer16 said: I think he told me kenosha, by Milwaukee. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk i'll be up that way in a couple weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 It is in Kenosha. It's being stored indoors until I get my house and garage situation settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyballer16 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 i'll be up that way in a couple weeks Gotta haul the car all the way down to albany, GA if you go up there! That's the rules!Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Good luck with the new home and job! Spend all the time you can with your granddaughter. They tend to grow up faster than you can believe possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 9 hours ago, Keyav8r said: Good luck with the new home and job! Spend all the time you can with your granddaughter. They tend to grow up faster than you can believe possible. Thank you! I'm essentially doing the same thing I was in the Marines. I only wear nice clothes vice cammies, lol. I plan on spoiling the hell out of this little girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 20 hours ago, shelbyluvv said: It is in Kenosha. ... yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 ... yes! It's has full Koni adjustable suspension, RT interior, stage 2 turbo and ECU. Rumor has it it runs low 12s in the 1/4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Its wearing Illinois Antique plates in the picture.... How did they keep it that nice looking on our $#!&ty roads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Its wearing Illinois Antique plates in the picture.... How did they keep it that nice looking on our $#!&ty roads? It was a one owner car (old man) who never drove it in the winter. It was bought by a guy in my club and gently modified and restofied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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