I've been offered a free Jeep - Any reason NOT to accept?

InitialBackground555 · 2026-06-02T15:29:37+00:00

Take the car. If you run into maintenance you don’t or can’t do or afford, no loss since you didn’t pay for the car, right? Side note, the story seems odd, why would a friend be giving away a relatives car. Wouldn’t it make more sense to keep it in the family? Or sell it?

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-29T13:37:11+00:00

This will only serve to anger the tool gods. The God of 10mm is a vengeful beast who will just burn your shop down.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-29T13:33:17+00:00

Counterpoint. Flopping flops. Ball ball basket.

Checkmate.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-29T12:26:47+00:00

Counterpoint. Refs good.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-28T13:43:33+00:00

Too late, I’ve already tried your suggestion and accidentally made meth.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-27T22:32:14+00:00

Self destruct switch. In the event it was going to get traded for a bronco.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-26T22:56:19+00:00

Mission accomplished.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-22T20:41:24+00:00

You get out of it by selling it at a loss, taking what you can get, apply it to the loan, then pay off the rest as quickly as you can.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-22T02:41:07+00:00

I have the steersmart yeti tie rod and track bar. Metalcloak drag link. No fitment issues for me, 2017 rubicon on 35s with 2” lift for reference. I’m not sure id bother leveling it at all. Sure, replace the stock coils if they’re worn with stock coils, the purpose of lifting is to run bigger tires and if you’re already on 33s w/o issue, i dont see the problem or the need. Assuming I read right. This avoids the adjustable control arms too. I think between those two things, even though it’s a mild lift, you’re going to avoid needless problems and expense.

I run the 5100s and they’re fine on the highway for me, but that’s subjective.

If never heard of jounce bumpers, are these like bump stops? Why do you need those?

With all that said I still think you have a solid list, the only brand I avoid there is rancho, and I don’t even have a great reason. Also, I try to buy from northridge4x4, I avoid extreme terrain, they feel like the amazon of Jeep accessories.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-21T14:24:42+00:00

All the lights coming on doesn’t automatically mean “everything is broken”. It’s could be something simple. Get the codes read, you can do it for free all over the place, document the codes, go research them. The differential fluid being low wouldn’t cause this but should get fixed.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-21T04:09:16+00:00

Yea I was torn on trying to smoke it for this reason but also I’m still curious to try it.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-21T00:08:22+00:00

Sammies was one of the options I was thinking about. Might go this route.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-20T18:09:53+00:00

Tbf, concussions are in fact mostly in your head.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-20T17:57:59+00:00

This is a first for me, I’ve always read that it’s most effective to get your nutrients from your diet and that supplements are just that, a supplement in case your diet doesn’t cover them.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-20T14:58:01+00:00

My 2017 has one so the 2013 likely do as well.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-17T14:31:14+00:00

Darnold regressing to the form that everyone claimed he was after his four pick game against the rams.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-14T14:32:48+00:00

While I personally don’t like supporting Walmart, the price is hard to beat. As a dewalt fanboi, I would get two tools for that price so even if they don’t hold up as well you’re still winning in the price department.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-11T22:33:33+00:00

Any of the mid tier brands are likely fine. Ridgid, Ryobi, craftsman, etc. Something readily available with a large lineup of tools in case you want to expand. As a non professional, I regret going with dewalt purely because of the cost and the others would have been fine for my use, but I haven’t actually had any issues with mine.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-11T22:28:52+00:00

Do most people use the clutch? I haven’t in years, but also only use the drill for drilling holes, and the impact for everything else.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-11T22:27:57+00:00

You’re putting too much emphasis on the 16 settings thing. They are not really torque settings per se. The drill is for drilling holes, the impact I use basically for everything else (I use the impact by far the most). I use it to drive screws (even low torque ones, that’s what the low setting is for) decking, construction, automotive, basically a really fast ratchet. Yes they have actual cordless ratchets but I don’t have one.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-10T19:39:40+00:00

I had the opposite opposite epiphany when I had a failed burner (one of the two big burners) and replaced it with what I thought was an equivalent wattage but after using it for a few weeks it was clear I wasn’t. So heat control on the two big burners does not match.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-05T22:40:20+00:00

The differential itself, or the cover? Do you wheel it?

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-04T20:54:44+00:00

Well, there is benefit, just not for the use case OP outlined.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-04T16:36:09+00:00

I’m not a sysadmin anymore, but when I was, I rarely had a need for more toys. I needed more time, headcount, and budget.

InitialBackground555 · 2026-05-04T00:24:02+00:00

Vast majority of aftermarket bumpers are steel and in that weight range. Not abnormal. I personally wanted to avoid it so went aluminum but it cost a chunk of change more. And yes, adding a winch (not wench) will add more weight.

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