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Old January 24th 05, 03:27 PM
Matt Macchiarolo
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I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I don't
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.

As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.

"Nathan W. Collier" > wrote in message
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> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
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> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
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> Nathan W. Collier
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