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Forum: AUSTRALIAN JEEP NEWS 27-11-2018
Replies: 4
Views: 3,198
Posted By dru
I suspect that “death wobble” is a term...

I suspect that “death wobble” is a term originally from motorcycles and where being tossed off the bike was likely.

I don’t personally know of any death wobble from unmodified JKs - had just...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 05-11-2018
Replies: 6
Views: 3,270
Posted By dru
Not for me. The idea is interesting if they take...

Not for me. The idea is interesting if they take it to full autonomy and make it work on my modified Rubie.

Love the idea of snoozing on the way to the trail head. Having a great day wheeling,...
Forum: AUSTRALIAN JEEP NEWS 19-09-2018
Replies: 5
Views: 5,198
Posted By dru
Not only that. The press release as above had a...

Not only that. The press release as above had a brother talking about govt investment to encourage more visitors to the outback (important during the drought).

Agree with the sentiment but it’s a...
Forum: Off Topic Chitchat 17-06-2018
Replies: 1
Views: 1,721
Posted By dru
What is an attractive idea is that electric...

What is an attractive idea is that electric motors have their greatest torque at idle. Sounds like the perfect torque band for a rock crawler.

Let's hope Jeep keep their focus on the product and...
Forum: Expert Tips 14-05-2018
Replies: 17
Views: 5,233
Posted By dru
I understand that pics dont show how steep things...

I understand that pics dont show how steep things are, but if you are walking that you can drive it as others have said.

If you want a hand winch do it properly: ...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 06-09-2017
Replies: 5
Views: 1,431
Posted By dru
Think about replacing the front diff with an...

Think about replacing the front diff with an after market rather than rebuild. Nothing wrong with rebuild, just check $.

Brakes are fine.

Changing diff ratios is worth thinking about, but if...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 31-08-2017
Replies: 24
Views: 3,838
Posted By dru
^^^ This answers your question. Avoid doing...

^^^ This answers your question. Avoid doing anything now that you need to reverse or redo later.

So go with your 3.5" lift option. Personally I would look further than AEV as options, but I do...
Forum: General Jeep Chat 25-08-2017
Replies: 75
Views: 6,031
Posted By dru
Can only agree with having a poor experience with...

Can only agree with having a poor experience with the FCA dealership network. Not 100% crap, but inconsistent and when you get they wrong place it is really bad. Getting warranty issues sorted is a...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 25-08-2017
Replies: 91
Views: 13,397
Posted By dru
Can only agree with having a poor experience with...

Can only agree with having a poor experience with the FCA dealership network. Not 100% crap, but inconsistent and when you get they wrong place it is really bad. Getting warranty issues sorted is a...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 23-08-2017
Replies: 91
Views: 13,397
Posted By dru
They might continue to make it in the States, but...

They might continue to make it in the States, but you'd be mad to think they won't manufacture in China. When it comes to import, what guarantee Aus gets the US version?
Forum: General Jeep Chat 23-08-2017
Replies: 75
Views: 6,031
Posted By dru
They might continue to make it in the States, but...

They might continue to make it in the States, but you'd be mad to think they won't manufacture in China. When it comes to import, what guarantee Aus gets the US version?
Forum: General Jeep Chat 25-07-2017
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By dru
Count on a budget of $20k+ if you have...

Count on a budget of $20k+ if you have professionals do it for you using the AEV Hemi option. And think about changing diff ratios at the same time.
Forum: General Jeep Chat 26-05-2017
Replies: 9
Views: 1,469
Posted By dru
ARB emergency pack covering: Snatch strap...

ARB emergency pack covering:

Snatch strap 8000kg
Winch extension strap
Tree trunk protector
Large Shackles

A smaller subset in the front ready to go covering
Snatch strap 8000kg - generally...
Forum: General Jeep Chat 12-05-2017
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By dru
FCA Warranty - Good News Story

Are you one of those Jeep owners unimpressed with the way the FCA waranty is implemented? Yeah, me too.

Imagine my angst at 2 years and 10 months when my timing chain went loose. Slipped. Dealer...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 06-04-2017
Replies: 28
Views: 4,102
Posted By dru
Constant issues with the handbrake. They refuse...

Constant issues with the handbrake. They refuse to do anything because "it's self adjusting" so I add fail to self adjusting system to the list.
Seat belt retraction is poor.
Clutch issues. Jeep...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 24-03-2017
Replies: 40
Views: 7,001
Posted By dru
Deagan are a relatively new release, might be...

Deagan are a relatively new release, might be tricky to get a full review. Listed as 50/50 in MT speak they are more or less a form of road/AT designed with 4wd tyre structure for high speed off road...
Forum: JK Wrangler Australia 23-03-2017
Replies: 40
Views: 7,001
Posted By dru
The Coopers STT pro would be the my call on that...

The Coopers STT pro would be the my call on that list. Previous versions of the MTZ would have been my preference, but since they released the Deegan, MT have opened up the tread on the MTZ. They...
Forum: TJ Wrangler Australia 05-02-2017
Replies: 7
Views: 2,152
Posted By dru
The TJ is an awesome truck. 2006 is pretty much...

The TJ is an awesome truck. 2006 is pretty much the last model before the JK came out, so this is the most recent TJ available. Pics look tidy but you'd need to have it checked, by someone who knows...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 24-01-2017
Replies: 25
Views: 5,842
Posted By dru
My experience is via Wrangler not Cherokee,...

My experience is via Wrangler not Cherokee, however I would not trust Jeep with anything. Suggest you find an off road specialist preferably who knows the WK.

Nor would I allow a dealer anywhere...
Forum: General Jeep Chat 19-01-2017
Replies: 13
Views: 2,436
Posted By dru
For us it was a simple choice between the Land...

For us it was a simple choice between the Land Rover Defender and the Wrangler Rubicon. Out of the box, there just isnt better for off road ability. Once things are modified it's all about the build,...
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