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    Are wheel caps needed?

    If I'm going to put this thing threw the trials of proper off-roading, shiny anything is goign to get beat to hell. No reason to spend my well earned dough on pretty shiny wheels that are going to get all jacked up. Actually, I all ready have pretty shiny wheels on it. They're coming off, and...
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    Recommendations for eliminating driveline vibrations.

    I think initially I will go angling the tcase and differential to create as close to 0 degree driveshaft angle as possible. Then, depending on the reliability, trading up to a SYE and double carman (cv) drive shaft. Obvisouly this second solution will cost quite a bit more $$$. Is it worth it...
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    how can i get better gas mileage?

    2.65/gallon of regualr 87 octane gas in the San Francisco bay area. Other than acetone, xylene will give you similar results as an additive to your normal pump gas. Certiainly, first things first, and get that spedo gear changed out. I just bought a used '01 TJ Sport w/ 4" suspension lift...
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    Recommendations for eliminating driveline vibrations.

    My '01 TJ Sport has a 4" suspension lift, which is causing driveline vibrations. I have been doing some research on possible solutions, but was looking for some information from those of you that have faced this problem, and what your solutions have been. If you could include necessary parts...
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    Are wheel caps needed?

    RE: Tire size for BDS lift. New black wheels with mounted BFGs en route sans center caps. Thanks for the suggestion on rattle-canning that which showeth thru the wheel centers.
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    Are wheel caps needed?

    RE: WJ on 44 Perfect, thanks for the info.
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    Are wheel caps needed?

    $$$ soft doors This probably seems like a total noob question, but hey, I'm a total noob. This is my first Jeep/Off-road vehicle. Previously I drove 1994 Toyota Tercel and a 2004 Mazda RX-8. Neither of these cars had wheels that use caps. Are they just for asthetics, or do they perform some...
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    Stupid People!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Since I was specifically called out to provide some information, I will do so. I would like to point out however that my point is not based off injury/death reports for wearing or not wearing your seatbelt. I simply disagree with these types of laws, because I don't believe they are in place...
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    BFG All Terrain T/A KO - Black out or White out?

    Rgardless of the purpose for a tire being directional... Never heard of a tire being directional for the belts before, you can maintain directional rotation of a tire while mounting either white out or black out. Just like Snitty wrote. White out on left side of vehicle, is same rotation as...
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    HELP!!! Need opinions from all Jeepz folks...

    If its not the Jeep you've always wanted, sell that pig. Let someone with some time and a true wanting to rebuild have it. Take the money you made and get that 91 you dream about.
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    BFG All Terrain T/A KO - Black out or White out?

    HELP!!! Need opinions from all Jeepz folks... I'll make sure to post some pics when I get everything taken care of. It's a TJ, Steel Blue, Black hard top. I didn't think about what would happen to the lettering after a few good rumbles with some rocks. Think I'll go black out. Thanks for...
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    Stupid People!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    /me prepares to get flamed Ok, so heres a topic I happen to be a little passionate about. I personally disagree with and dislike laws that are around to protect us from ourselves. Seatbealts (cars), helmets (motocycles), life vests (water sports). In all but maybe freakishly rare...
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    BFG All Terrain T/A KO - Black out or White out?

    RE: Its getting warm and my jeep is getting hot Shoulda mentioned that, the wheels will be black as well. Rock Crawler Series 97 Monster Mod.
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    BFG All Terrain T/A KO - Black out or White out?

    RE: Vegas Bachelor Party aftermath prank (work safe) Ok, so I know this is going to come down mostly to personal preferance, but I'm curious what everyone thinks and/or how you've got your tires installed. I'm about to purchase a tire/wheel package; 35x12.50r15 tires on 15x10 wheels. As...
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    WTB spare 15x12" wheel

    Just bought a used '01 Sport that is running 35x14.50R15s Currently have no 5th wheel to mount a spare on. The installed wheels are all 15x12s or so I was told. Seems to be right considering the size of the tires. I think I've decided to just buy a whole set of (5) 15x10 wheels; gives me...
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    WTB spare 15x12" wheel

    Air Intake I'm looking for a single 15"x12" wheel to use as a spare on my '01 TJ.
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