Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Any Owners?

[FLVOL_79]

Anyone own a Durango R/T?

 

[malinoisvol]

Anyone own a Durango R/T?

SLT here.

 

[FLVOL_79]

SLT here.

Like it? I've been eyeballing some 2016 Citadels and R/T's. Sadly the R/T color/package combination is seeming to be impossible to find. I haven't heard anything bad about the new Durangos.

 

[gmaynard]

You have a chainsaw mounted to the front? Nice!

we seldom go to the farm without finding a tree blocking the trail either downed by wind or dead and fell.and i got tired of the saw bouncing inside the jeep

 

[malinoisvol]

Like it? I've been eyeballing some 2016 Citadels and R/T's. Sadly the R/T color/package combination is seeming to be impossible to find. I haven't heard anything bad about the new Durangos.

I loved my 02 Durango SLT. I was the one owner. She now has 248,000 miles. Never had engine or Trans problems. However, now the heater core is done, and it's an 8 hour job for an experienced mech at an estimated cost between $1,200 and $1,500.

Now driving a 4x4 F150. So far, so good.

Becareful of the R/T. The older ones with the hemi had chronic transmission problems and engine over heating issues. I assume they have worked out the bugs.

 

[vol_in_ar]

Have not decided if I like the chrome grill inserts.....what say you VN?

do they make them for the headlights too

 

[Orangesmokey]

Have not decided if I like the chrome grill inserts.....what say you VN?

I am not a fan but that's just my personal preference.

 

[T-TownVol]

do they make them for the headlights too

good question.....they are on from previous owner.....do you think it would look better if they were around the lights also?

 

[T-TownVol]

I am not a fan but that's just my personal preference.

Thanks.....I will remove one and see if the paint has faded, that might cause me to "have" to leave them on....

 

[Orangesmokey]

Thanks.....I will remove one and see if the paint has faded, that might cause me to "have" to leave them on....

I took the chrome rings around the headlights of my 97 off and replaced them with black ones. I will have to see if I have a picture

 

[kiddiedoc]

Thanks.....I will remove one and see if the paint has faded, that might cause me to "have" to leave them on....

Or, you could get black or grill/mesh look inserts

 

[T-TownVol]

Or, you could get black or grill/mesh look inserts

black grill mesh might look good.....I have seen the chrome grill mesh and am not a fan....

 

[TDTennessee]

Just found this thread but I've always wanted one. I have started looking at them here recently. It would be our third vehicle so I wouldn't have to drive it every day. Looking into a late 90s model that can be a project and give me something to work on.

 

[vol_in_ar]

lulz....play golf in your free time

 

[vol_in_ar]

https://nashville.craigslist.org/ct... or get this one, and save yourself the time

 

[TDTennessee]

I need one to drive to the golf course on the nice days.

 

[vol_in_ar]

good plan

 

[kiddiedoc]

Finally got around to doing my diff and transfer case fluids this weekend. Took probably 1.5 hours in total. Super easy, certainly worth saving 600 dollars!

 

[vol_in_ar]

true that...

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Finally got around to doing my diff and transfer case fluids this weekend. Took probably 1.5 hours in total. Super easy, certainly worth saving 600 dollars!

Good work!

That's typically a pretty approachable job. Thankfully those bolts rarely seize since they touch oil.

Also you lucky jerks where you don't need jacks or a stand to get under the vehicle!

 

[Aavoxx]

Recently added a 2.5" lift, wheel spacers, and 34.5" tires (315/70), the biggest Discount Tire would install on my Willys rims. Bumper and winch next weekend...

Question: anyone do their own maintenance? The dealer tried to rape me today: quoted $750 for air filter and flushing/changing the differential and transfer case fluid! I ordered a K&N filter and some Royal Purple 75w90 and Mopar ATF4 off Amazon to do my own ($150). Looks pretty straightforward on YouTube.

Any concern with the Willy's axels and tires that big? I've heard it's a concern.

I'm trying to decide which model I want to purchase.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Any concern with the Willy's axels and tires that big? I've heard it's a concern.

I'm trying to decide which model I want to purchase.

I haven't had any problems. What's the concern?

 

[Aavoxx]

I haven't had any problems. What's the concern?

I've read that you risk axel damage at some point with the stock axles and anything larger than a 33".

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Late to the showing off pictures of my wrangler. I love mine.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Another one