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75? At sea level.... downhill. Possibly on level ground, but you'll be back and forth between 4th and 5th doing it. With the Air con on it'll never, ever hold 75. I was so excited the first time I took mine to sea level because it felt like I'd turbo charged it (relatively speaking of course)...

Fantastic! I owned a 93 Yuppy Jeep which I bought brand new: 4 banger, 5 speed. I LOVED it. Great car. Is it slower than a wet week? Yup. Is it far more thirsty than any 4 banger has a right to be? Yup. But it's very reliable, simple to work on and sounds great at idle. As an added bonus...

This is great. And I love that it's a manual. Great work! There's no better way to keep kids from texting and driving than three pedals. I'm also a firm believer that if a kid learns to drive a simple car than they learn to engage with and understand the machine. This engagement will carry...

Impressive. I've never even had a radio in my 8 so you've certainly got me beat. Nice.

My experience on the toyota side is that they fit beautifully with minimal adjustments. I've yet to do one on a jeep but I imagine similar levels of quality. As I mentioned before, I would happily trade my rust free factory tub for an Aqualu tub but I would never trade my rust free tub for an...

Hello Luke, I'm very happy to hear that there is potential for Aqualu to continue production. I did my first Aqualu swap on a 1978 FJ40 in about 2000 or a bit earlier (it was one of the first second gen 40 series tubs you sold). I also helped my mate Brian import and install one in Australia...

My bet is Kim did the upholstering.......

I spent probably a hundred hours chasing issues with my FiTech. They were always very nice at tech support but after the second time I had it towed home I'd had enough.

I really like TDK's products. I wonder what shipping will be for this these days.......

Toyota 653 Olive is one of the best shades. Toyota paint is also VERY long-lived (it's the built-in Toyota rust that destroys the paint from the bottom up). Our 72 FJ40 had original paint until just a few years ago when it underwent a frame off with all new paint. Much of the paint still...

Full disclosure: I have a picture of your 8 on my work iPad as the opening screen. It's got kind of a fantasy/stalker kinda vibe about it, so apologies in advance. My FOs often comment "is that your Jeep? That's awesome!." Then I show them mine and they go "oh..... that's ... nice too ". It's...

I have! My silverado duramax is the first auto I've ever owned. I love the truck, love the engine and even love the spaciousness. But after 56,000 miles I really HATE the transmission! It's a 10 speed auto. It shifts endlessly in a mindless cycle of mechination. It pulls against the brakes...

I always had great luck getting Summit Racing stuff in Adelaide. I even bought a set of 5 BF Goodrich tyres sent from America through Summit cheaper than I could get them anywhere in SA. Tuff Stuff in Adelaide is a Cruiser shop. But they also deal in Jeep spares. Doug there may be a good bloke...

Automatics can be good. Then carjackers, valet parkers and teenagers can drive them...... Seriously, no matter how you set it up is sweet as long as it's how you want it. That's the beauty of Jeeps: personalisation. But your setup will be sweet, even with the slush box.

Oh my God, you had my dream 8.... until you used the A word😪. That rig with an AX15 and you'd have the absolutely perfect rig.

Since my engine lost oil pressure in February. But I just heard from Phoenix Engine that they are finally assembling my new engine and it should be here within a month....... so fingers crossed. Hopfuly she'll have been down less than a year by the time I get her back on the road. Wish I'd...

G'day Bob, Welcome to the madness. So long as you don't drive it across the harbour once completed I only foresee mild economic hardships associated with your 8's resto. Get 'er sorted, cut out the rust and Bob's your uncle.... or dog. Cheers

I got my AX15 from Novak. It's their heavy duty version. They use it behind their 500 hp builds without issue. https://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/transmissions/manual/ax15

Jake, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I think your dad would be very proud and happy with your efforts here. I wish you good luck as you work thorough your father's estate.

Depreciation through appreciation is the best way to own a collector car in my opinion. If one is not going to drive it and enjoy it then one ought to consider collecting clocks .....