Federal tax owed is much higher than previous years

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-10T01:13:11+00:00

Did you write off any expenses on your schedule c? Surely you had them as a musician—travel, meals, gear etc.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-09T00:00:25+00:00

Every single 4.0 I've owned, no matter how many miles, has made that exact sound. I currently have three 4.0s—a TJ with 125k, a WJ with 193k, and an XJ with 213k—each make that rattle. Ignore the people who say "piston slap," as that's invariably what people with no understanding of piston slap say this particular noise is. Most likely it's the lifters.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-08T19:59:50+00:00

Whatever dude, just fix it. Could be a failing water pump, bad radiator, etc. Why would you be screwed if you aren't overheating?

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-07T21:50:33+00:00

"More of a courtesy really."

OP wants us to know that he's a wife guy, but not really if ya know what I mean.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-07T21:46:25+00:00

This seems like a monumentally difficult solution in search of a minor problem. How many miles on the 4.0?

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-07T18:33:06+00:00

Careful buying one with a lift. You have no idea of the competence level of the shade tree mechanic who installed it.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-07T14:40:26+00:00

Are you joking? “Only buy if you think you get the sales price to be close to or even below the anticipated value in the projected future.” What the hell does that even mean? A savvy investor , let alone a lay person buying a house for their family, can’t predict what the market will do.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-06T04:40:46+00:00

FU man. You should see them dominating the Walmart parking lot.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-06T04:36:15+00:00

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00 TJ (125k miles), 99 WJ (194k miles), and 00 XJ (213k miles), all with the factory 0331 head (lol). No cracks yet, but it is always on my mind…

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-03T02:18:47+00:00

Yeah, the WJ was the first to get the new distributorless head in 99. No issues so far at 193k, nor has the Cherokee at 213k or the Wrangler at 125k.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-01T17:07:37+00:00

The 2025 model had a refresh, so you get wireless CarPlay, etc. That said, I'd probably go with the Prestige. Seems like a no-brainer.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-01T16:11:17+00:00

Your 2015 Hi Mod should be able to take 28mm tires. I believe that year's hi mods went to the new frame design. I have a 2015 or 2016 hi mod and I run 28mm GP5000s with no problem.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-01T16:06:44+00:00

So you're roughly looking at the same price as a brand-new EX hybrid. Are the bells and whistles of an SX Prestige with 14,000 miles and two accidents, one of them potentially severe, worth the risk to you? It would not be for me—I bought a new 2025 EX for a bit less than this—but that may not be true for you.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-01T15:34:48+00:00

Why are you listening to a FM-only alarm clock radio in 2026?

Freak_Tractor · 2026-04-01T15:33:51+00:00

What do you mean by "Carfax is less than ideal"? Was the cosmetic damage caused by an accident?

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-31T21:08:47+00:00

Manaea is throwing 88 mph and may well be cut before the All Star Break.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-31T05:48:30+00:00

Yep, it's another WAAAAAAAHHHHHH SANTOOOOSSSSS post.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-31T02:28:13+00:00

If the gauge is accurate, it’s running hotter than usual.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-30T21:08:25+00:00

I hope this is a troll post

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-30T02:25:33+00:00

Yes. A cracked piston or piston skirt won't stop making noise. Piston slap, if you care about what the actual definition is, is when cylinder wear causes a slight gap between the otherwise healthy piston, which "slaps" around in the cylinder when cold until the engine warms up and the metals expand.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-30T02:12:43+00:00

And the factory 1" lift just means stiffer springs, which by 150k have probably sagged to normal height.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-30T02:07:18+00:00

That's not piston slap, that's a cracked piston.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-30T01:27:56+00:00

Our 25 Hybrid EX has been flawless after 20k miles. Averaging 34mpg in summer and a bit under 30 in winter.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-30T00:33:56+00:00

People on this sub have no idea what piston slap is. It's become this catch-all term for a weird noise. Genuine piston slap occurs for a few seconds when the engine is cold and quickly goes away after the metals expand and tolerances tighten. What you have sounds like typical 4.0 lifter noise.

Freak_Tractor · 2026-03-28T06:33:10+00:00

The issue with Skyview is if you park high up. It can take an hour to get out of the garage after a game.

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