mingez
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Here is a list of the big book of Acronyms for Newbies that Jason at that "Other" forum came up with (Jeepin'.. I thought I outta site the source) I thought it might be useful to our newbies too. Can anyone think of any more? If so... post them.
Much of it doesn't apply to what we talk about here, but much does too.
aal = add-a-leaf
AEV = American Expedition Vehicles
AFAIK = as far as I know
ARB = Australian manufacturer of air lockers and offroad accessories, acronym is initials of the guy that developed the air locker, mistakenly thought to stand for Australian [kanga]Roo Bars
AT = all terrain, somtimes automatic transmission
AW4 = Aisin-Warner 4 (speed) - the auto transmission found in XJ's
BB = Budget Boost; short, simple lift kit usually about 1.5-2" in height.
BFG = BFGoodrich (sp?) tires
BFH = Big f@#&ing Hammer
BL = Body Lift
BP = British Patroleum, or Bullet Proof (Manufacturing)
BPE = bar pin eliminator
btt = back to top
BTW = By The Way
C4x4 = Custom 4x4 Fabrication
CCV = Crank Case Ventilation
CFM = cubic feet [per] minute
CMT = country music television
CPR = cardio pulminary resusitation
CPS = Crankshaft Position Sensor, Child Protection Services?
CV = constant velocity
DIY = Do It Yourself
DOA = Dead on arrival
DPA = Drop Pitman Arm
ECU = Engine Control Unit
EOR = Essential Offroad
ESC = electronic speed control (RC cars)
FSM = Factory Service Manual
FUBAR = F'ed up Beyond all recognition
FWIW = for what it's worth
FXD = Four X Doctor
FYI = for your information
GY = Goodyear
HD = heavy duty
IAS = Idle Air Stepper motor
IFS = Independent Front Suspension
IIRC = If I Recall Correctly.
IMHO = in my humble opinion
IRS = Independant Rear Suspension
IRS = thieves, er, Internal Revenue Service
JET = Jeeps of East Texas
JKS = manufacturer of swaybar disconnects
JNT = Jeeps of North Texas
JO = Jeepin' Outfitters
LCA = lower control arm
LOL = laugh out loud
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
LWB = Long Wheel Base
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor
MM/MML = Motor Mount/Motor Mount Lift
MPI = Multi-Port fuel Injection
MT = mud terrain, sometimes manual transmission
MTR(MT/R) = maximum traction, reinforced
NFL = National Football League
NP/NVG = New Process/New Venture Gear. Same company different/new names, they build the t'cases found in all current Jeeps since the XJ.
NRA = National Rifle ASSociation
NSS = Neutral Safety Switch (sometimes called Neutral Start Switch)
O2 = Oxygen (sensor)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer, not to be confuzzed with OME.
OME = Old Man Emu. ARB's suspension line.
ORGS = Off Road General Store
OYR = Off Your Rocker - company that makes diamond plate armor for SWB Jeeps.
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PITA = no, not flat bread... Pain In The A$$
POS = Piece Of Sh#t
RE = Rubicon Express
RGB = red-green-blue
ROFLMAO = rolling on floor laughing my a$$ off
RRO = Rocky Road Outfitters
SFA = Solid Front Axle
SNAFU = Sitation Normal, All F'ed Up.
SOA = Spring Over Axle
SRA = Solid Rear Axle
SUA = Spring Under Axle
SWB = Short Wheel Base
SYE = slip-yoke eliminator
TAD = traction aiding device/differential
TB = Throttle Body
TCU = Transmission Control Unit
TI = Texas Instruments
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TOR = Tennessee Offroad
TPS = no, not the reports... Throttle Position Sensor
TSL = three-stage lug, found on SuperSwamper tires.
ttfn = ta-ta for now
ttyl = talk to you later
UCA = Upper control arm
VMA = video music award
WB = Warner Brothers
WP = Warrior Products
WTF = what the -----?
XD = eXtreme Duty
YMMV = your mileage may vary
Much of it doesn't apply to what we talk about here, but much does too.
aal = add-a-leaf
AEV = American Expedition Vehicles
AFAIK = as far as I know
ARB = Australian manufacturer of air lockers and offroad accessories, acronym is initials of the guy that developed the air locker, mistakenly thought to stand for Australian [kanga]Roo Bars
AT = all terrain, somtimes automatic transmission
AW4 = Aisin-Warner 4 (speed) - the auto transmission found in XJ's
BB = Budget Boost; short, simple lift kit usually about 1.5-2" in height.
BFG = BFGoodrich (sp?) tires
BFH = Big f@#&ing Hammer
BL = Body Lift
BP = British Patroleum, or Bullet Proof (Manufacturing)
BPE = bar pin eliminator
btt = back to top
BTW = By The Way
C4x4 = Custom 4x4 Fabrication
CCV = Crank Case Ventilation
CFM = cubic feet [per] minute
CMT = country music television
CPR = cardio pulminary resusitation
CPS = Crankshaft Position Sensor, Child Protection Services?
CV = constant velocity
DIY = Do It Yourself
DOA = Dead on arrival
DPA = Drop Pitman Arm
ECU = Engine Control Unit
EOR = Essential Offroad
ESC = electronic speed control (RC cars)
FSM = Factory Service Manual
FUBAR = F'ed up Beyond all recognition
FWIW = for what it's worth
FXD = Four X Doctor
FYI = for your information
GY = Goodyear
HD = heavy duty
IAS = Idle Air Stepper motor
IFS = Independent Front Suspension
IIRC = If I Recall Correctly.
IMHO = in my humble opinion
IRS = Independant Rear Suspension
IRS = thieves, er, Internal Revenue Service
JET = Jeeps of East Texas
JKS = manufacturer of swaybar disconnects
JNT = Jeeps of North Texas
JO = Jeepin' Outfitters
LCA = lower control arm
LOL = laugh out loud
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
LWB = Long Wheel Base
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor
MM/MML = Motor Mount/Motor Mount Lift
MPI = Multi-Port fuel Injection
MT = mud terrain, sometimes manual transmission
MTR(MT/R) = maximum traction, reinforced
NFL = National Football League
NP/NVG = New Process/New Venture Gear. Same company different/new names, they build the t'cases found in all current Jeeps since the XJ.
NRA = National Rifle ASSociation
NSS = Neutral Safety Switch (sometimes called Neutral Start Switch)
O2 = Oxygen (sensor)
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer, not to be confuzzed with OME.
OME = Old Man Emu. ARB's suspension line.
ORGS = Off Road General Store
OYR = Off Your Rocker - company that makes diamond plate armor for SWB Jeeps.
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PITA = no, not flat bread... Pain In The A$$
POS = Piece Of Sh#t
RE = Rubicon Express
RGB = red-green-blue
ROFLMAO = rolling on floor laughing my a$$ off
RRO = Rocky Road Outfitters
SFA = Solid Front Axle
SNAFU = Sitation Normal, All F'ed Up.
SOA = Spring Over Axle
SRA = Solid Rear Axle
SUA = Spring Under Axle
SWB = Short Wheel Base
SYE = slip-yoke eliminator
TAD = traction aiding device/differential
TB = Throttle Body
TCU = Transmission Control Unit
TI = Texas Instruments
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TOR = Tennessee Offroad
TPS = no, not the reports... Throttle Position Sensor
TSL = three-stage lug, found on SuperSwamper tires.
ttfn = ta-ta for now
ttyl = talk to you later
UCA = Upper control arm
VMA = video music award
WB = Warner Brothers
WP = Warrior Products
WTF = what the -----?
XD = eXtreme Duty
YMMV = your mileage may vary
