I'm trying to figure out a a way to get deeper into the desert and a 4x4 is it. ( Anza Borrego National Park in Southern California). I've never owned a 4x4 vehicle and I'm not even sure if the difference between that and an all-wheel drive vehicle. But less than that, I'm having a difficult...

I have a 1995 GMC Jimmy, with the 4.3 liter, 6 cylinder (Vortec) "W" engine. It is running rich and gets only 6 miles per gallon. I found the 3 sparkplugs on the passenger side fouled with carbon, while the 3 plugs on the driver side have normal wear. What is the most likely cause of...

Although all the reviews I've read say it's OK off-road, it doesn't seem to have a locking differential. Is there some other way it prevents the problem of wheel spinning, or is this just not an issue with 4 driven wheels? -- Paul

no changes have been made in the last month and suddenly this past week i turn off the car and open the door and the 'lights on' noise goes off. it's happened 4 times this past week, and yes the lights are turned off, but the parking lights stay on. i've had to resort to disconnecting the neg on...

Your money is well spent somewhere else. Land Rover Charges fortune for a Piece of Junk. Paid $40K plus for mine. With a new vheicle at this price you should be sleeping well for years before worrying about a major problem. NOT if you own a land rover. Lots of immediate deffects were taken care of...

hey everyone! got a question for all you jeep gurus out there... i'm sure that someone can answer my question for me. ok, i have an 88 cherokee with the 4.0 in it. now i remember a while back when i was just searching around reading articles on the internet someone said that the only difference...

I am considering one of these to use as a family "tank". We are an adventurous family so the 4x4 aspect is important, as is the general heavy-duty construction of the LC. I am limiting my search to '93-'97 since I want the better engine and don't want IFS. It would see mostly on-road use but...

I'm dealing with a critical application. If these fasteners fail, the results could potentially be fatal. I need maximum security. I've been torquing 1/2" grade-8 bolts to 135ft/lbs. Tonight, one of the bolts snapped in half while torquing. This made me rethink all the other bolts that I've been...

Hummer H3 sales continue unabated Customers are embracing the midsize H3, a vehicle that achieves reasonable economy while maintaining the signature Hummer style and capability. at http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20060831-124534-9274r.htm

The small non-profit I work for is trying to get some funding for a company work vehicle. We work all over the state of Nevada in remote/offroad conditions so one of the most important things is high clearance and off-road handling. Not so much mud/snow as just bad/no roads and uneven/steep...

thinking of bying a nice looking dodge ram. do have 1 question for you guys. do lift kits out a strain on the tranny or any other parts of the truck?

I love diesels. In the US market.. what diesels are avail for purchase new in 2004. All I can find is a Ford Excursion which is nice vehicle, but a pinch large for my needs. Something Blazer/Explorer/4-runner size desired. Another new US diesel was that Dodge Sprinter: ugly, ugly, ugly, ugly! I...

disclaimer: I know that the rav4 is not a real 4x4. I have very little knowledge of 4x4's. This is why I came here. I would like to find some patient person who will be kind enough to not flame, but dispense out some basic knowledge Dear all: My buddy just bought a Rav4. I helped him pick it...

I have never towed my '88 S-10 4x4 stick but plan to do so for about 800 miles. To my knowledge, this shouldn't be a problem since it is a stick shift.. However I'm open to comments on this.. Since I may wish to tow again in the future, I'm considering tapping into the wiring harness and using...

hi i have a 1999 v10 dodge ram 4x4 an would like to put a new exhaust system on it. im lookin for a loud deep rumble. is it possible to get the kind of sound im lookin for out of a v10. ive had several people tell me no. right now i have true dual exhaust with v-force mufflers. i was told these...

"Iowa883" > wrote in message ... > As posted earlier, I am wanting something for off road. Well, I could also > use something to plow my driveway out in the winter. I am considering a Geo > Tracker or Suzuki but I know they won't hold a plow. How...

I 'really' don't like your damage description! It would take a whole ****load more than a fender crunch to 'write off' a Cherokee. A 'salvage' title means that more damage was done than the vehicle was worth..... But that aside, the Cherokee is a great machine! They have a very well behaved 4x4...

For those with German language skills, the most (only) elaborate driving report I have seen thusfar about the Toyota MegaCruiser: http://www.buschtaxi.org/cms/index.php?id=181 (from a *very* exciting thread on buschtaxi.org, about the staggering similarities between the MegaCruiser...

Hi all, Considering both for future purchase right now. Used, anything after 2000. 4 X 4. 3/4 ton, and heavy duty towing a must. If you own a Suburban/Yukon XL, why didn't you buy an Excursion? If you own an Excursion, why didn't you buy the Suburban/Yukon XL? Besides the never ending Ford vs....

I'm considering converting Trooper 98 (3.5L V6 petrol engine) to run on liquified propane gas (natural gas or whatever it's called). Any feedback/experience on this - good or bad? I reckon it should pay for itself in a year at most. TIA, Peter