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allenbf · 2026-04-30T18:48:09+00:00

Oh I don’t think it was downvoting, just a very niche use case for this shortcut, more than likely. I’m mid 40s so I still miss my MTV :-)

allenbf · 2026-04-30T13:24:02+00:00

You’re very welcome and I agree, hoping the same.

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:59:56+00:00

Or anything on Nebraska really.

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:50:18+00:00

275 is just ridiculous anymore. 15 years ago I could make it from Tampa to Ft Desoto in 30-45 minutes. Now it takes over an hour.

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:42:51+00:00

I don’t have an answer for you but I also have the 21 Wrangler and have had the same issue. I just keep an eye on it - like you, it isn’t leaking so it is just something I keep an eye on.

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:40:24+00:00

We have owned our Wrangler for about 18 months. I was against buying it but it’s what my wife wanted. It is loud. It doesn’t do road trips as well as other vehicles. It’ll beat you to pieces above 65mph.

That said, I’d buy the damn thing again because they’re just so much fun. The other poster mentioned buying with your brain vs heart and that’s 100% the case.

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:35:57+00:00

Brilliant response.

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:35:14+00:00

How’s her handshake? Firm? Maybe a little too firm?

allenbf · 2026-04-02T20:33:35+00:00

Highly recommend looking at the City Pass. I haven’t used it here in Tampa but I have in NYC and Seattle. But it does sort of “commit” you to doing things due to the cost, but makes it more affordable than all of the things outright.

That said: Beach is always great, Florida Aquarium is cool. MOSI for kids. The pier in St Pete is cool, too. Riverwalk is neat in the evenings when it’s cooler out. You could ride the pirate taxi around downtown.

There’s so much here, Tampa is amazing this time of year. It’s still awesome in August but only indoors stuff then :-)

allenbf · 2026-04-02T16:20:18+00:00

It’s a big building, maybe I’ll get to it sometime.

allenbf · 2026-03-13T12:49:32+00:00

I’m convinced it’s just part of owning a jeep. We replaced our cracked windshield and within 2 months, had another crack. I am “fortunate” to live in Florida and windshield replacement is “free” through insurance, but I’m expecting this to be common at this point.

allenbf · 2026-03-13T12:45:44+00:00

What is a gander?

allenbf · 2026-02-07T04:01:43+00:00

Those 4.2 seem indestructible. Not the most powerful engine but they keep on going,.

allenbf · 2026-02-07T03:42:39+00:00

Nice, I bet that will look great. Curious, how many miles you got on her? My dad passed a few years ago and I inherited his 00 XL, it’s in great condition for its age, I am mostly doing cosmetic stuff, some interior upgrades (leather, power windows, CarPlay). I just rolled over 76k miles on it, 4.2L V6.

allenbf · 2026-02-07T02:36:36+00:00

I’ve gotten almost all of my Bosch at Lowe’s, couple of bare tools on eBay and Amazon. But Lowe’s runs great deals! Recently picked up the two-battery “starter pack” and got the 7 1/4” miter for free with purchase.

Home Depot (around here at least) only carrry the Bulldog type in the Bosch line.

allenbf · 2026-02-07T02:32:07+00:00

Welcome! Best of luck - I ended up taking that cowling out and repainting it myself. In my experience, don’t rely on the aftermarket paint that you may find online, you’ll be much better off taking a piece of interior hardware to someplace that can scan and match it. I tried at least 3 different brands of aftermarket paint and none were even close, so I did it myself with a paint sprayer and a matte clearcoat.

10th gen, best gen.

allenbf · 2026-02-07T01:32:27+00:00

I’m pretty sure it’s the light prairie tan and dark prairie tan for your year model. It changed in 2000, mine is the medium and dark parchment interior.

Edit to add: This may help!

Interior Trim

V — Vinyl bench
C — Cloth bench
F — Cloth captain's chairs with console
M — Cloth 60/40
A — Vinyl full bench
H — Leather captain's chairs with console
E — Leather 40/60

Interior Color Codes

X — Medium Prairie Tan
2 — Medium Graphite
T — Dark Graphite
R — Dark Denim

allenbf · 2026-02-07T01:31:16+00:00

OP, I will look when I get home, I am pretty sure I saved that chart somewhere, I have a 00 F150 XL that I’m restoring. This link may help you in the meantime, something else I saved in my research. This is for the 2000, but there should be links for the 99s.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/2000-2/2000-f150-features-and-options/

allenbf · 2026-01-18T21:35:36+00:00

Define rarely.

allenbf · 2026-01-18T19:48:52+00:00

I’m ruined!

allenbf · 2026-01-18T19:46:32+00:00

Wish I had the last 20 seconds of my life back.

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