Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

With all the discussion of gas mileage, the emphasis on the lift got only a
few, but good responses.

Has anyone tried going the cheap route, using coil spacers?

What were the results?

Thanks,

Bryan

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

Thanks Tom,

I am glad that someone else has reported similar mileage with their
Wrangler.
My Wrangler is fast enough for me too. No problems going anywhere at the
posted speed limits, and a little anticipation about the need to downshift
simplifies that.
I won't be winning any races or passing any 6-cyl Wranglers, but for my
purposes (and budget) my TJ gets the job done just fine.
It is good to know that your 2.4 has been reliable. Hope mine is also.

Bryan


"Tom T" <wpdret@shentel.net> wrote in message
news:1112222992.647859.141680@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> The 2.4 in my '04 TJ got a best 24mpg, but mostly is between
> 21mpg and 23mpg. Weather and temperatures seem to be a key
> to mpg's on my 2.4. Cold weather drops the mileage and warmer
> weather increases it. The wife and two dogs riding along also drops
> the power curve....ha..ha. But, I'm happy with my 2.4 after getting
> use to it. It's not fast, but then I'm old and slow. 2.4 has been very
> dependable for me.
> Tom T
>

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

Thanks Tom,

I am glad that someone else has reported similar mileage with their
Wrangler.
My Wrangler is fast enough for me too. No problems going anywhere at the
posted speed limits, and a little anticipation about the need to downshift
simplifies that.
I won't be winning any races or passing any 6-cyl Wranglers, but for my
purposes (and budget) my TJ gets the job done just fine.
It is good to know that your 2.4 has been reliable. Hope mine is also.

Bryan


"Tom T" <wpdret@shentel.net> wrote in message
news:1112222992.647859.141680@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> The 2.4 in my '04 TJ got a best 24mpg, but mostly is between
> 21mpg and 23mpg. Weather and temperatures seem to be a key
> to mpg's on my 2.4. Cold weather drops the mileage and warmer
> weather increases it. The wife and two dogs riding along also drops
> the power curve....ha..ha. But, I'm happy with my 2.4 after getting
> use to it. It's not fast, but then I'm old and slow. 2.4 has been very
> dependable for me.
> Tom T
>

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

Thanks Tom,

I am glad that someone else has reported similar mileage with their
Wrangler.
My Wrangler is fast enough for me too. No problems going anywhere at the
posted speed limits, and a little anticipation about the need to downshift
simplifies that.
I won't be winning any races or passing any 6-cyl Wranglers, but for my
purposes (and budget) my TJ gets the job done just fine.
It is good to know that your 2.4 has been reliable. Hope mine is also.

Bryan


"Tom T" <wpdret@shentel.net> wrote in message
news:1112222992.647859.141680@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> The 2.4 in my '04 TJ got a best 24mpg, but mostly is between
> 21mpg and 23mpg. Weather and temperatures seem to be a key
> to mpg's on my 2.4. Cold weather drops the mileage and warmer
> weather increases it. The wife and two dogs riding along also drops
> the power curve....ha..ha. But, I'm happy with my 2.4 after getting
> use to it. It's not fast, but then I'm old and slow. 2.4 has been very
> dependable for me.
> Tom T
>

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

Hi Sandman,
Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/ and
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axl.../fronthang.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://rockcrawler.com/features/news...raflex_lcg.asp im
> waiting on it to prove itself in the field a little before spending the
> money, but its said to handle awesome on the highway. i guess only time
> will tell.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

Hi Sandman,
Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/ and
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axl.../fronthang.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://rockcrawler.com/features/news...raflex_lcg.asp im
> waiting on it to prove itself in the field a little before spending the
> money, but its said to handle awesome on the highway. i guess only time
> will tell.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

Hi Sandman,
Maybe you could convert your Rubicon into a Real Jeep:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/tjleafsprings/ and
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/axl.../fronthang.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://rockcrawler.com/features/news...raflex_lcg.asp im
> waiting on it to prove itself in the field a little before spending the
> money, but its said to handle awesome on the highway. i guess only time
> will tell.
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:13:39 -0600, "ElAlumbrado"
<elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote:

>"Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>
>Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
>2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around
>town, 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been
>consistent since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>

Positive. I drive 135 miles a day back and forth to work...at $2.07 a
gallon I keep track of the gas mileage...believe me.

Like I said, my son's newer('02)Jeep does worse, more like the figures
you quote.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:13:39 -0600, "ElAlumbrado"
<elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote:

>"Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>
>Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
>2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around
>town, 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been
>consistent since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>

Positive. I drive 135 miles a day back and forth to work...at $2.07 a
gallon I keep track of the gas mileage...believe me.

Like I said, my son's newer('02)Jeep does worse, more like the figures
you quote.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2

Re: 4 cyl. mileage, lift & tire size
 

On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 12:13:39 -0600, "ElAlumbrado"
<elNOSPAMalumbrado@yahoo.com> wrote:

>"Old Crow" <walliscrow@yahoo.com> wrote
>
>> I don't know, Nate. My '95 with a 2.5 regularly gets about 21.
>
>Are you guys talking about 4-cylinder Wranglers????? I have a 4-banger
>2000 Wrangler (manual) that has *never* done better than 17. Around
>town, 12 is normal with 15 highway on a good day. Mileage has been
>consistent since new (now 45K). 21 mpg??? You sure?
>

Positive. I drive 135 miles a day back and forth to work...at $2.07 a
gallon I keep track of the gas mileage...believe me.

Like I said, my son's newer('02)Jeep does worse, more like the figures
you quote.

--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPUNGER#2