bromhead
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- Apr 19, 2012
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After an embarrassingly long time, @ 5months, I finally had the opportunity to wheel a bit in the Anza Borrega area this weekend. A few of us separated from the group we were with and ventured out. I swapped passengers a few times and everyone was impressed on how solid the vehicle felt through the trails. I was overwhelmed with the traction and suspension. Very very happy with my choice, but there were a few things that I wish I could change (and some of them I can)
1. Engine is wonderful, size of the fuel tank is not. Gas mileage is not good, and you usually use about 18-19 gallons if you fill up when it hits the reserve light...that means filling up @220 miles when you are not on the highway...if you are going to deny me the diesel, then give me a larger tank please
2. 19 wheels....saving my pennies for the 18's. Not enough sidewall for the 19's to make me feel comfortable. If I have 18's, at what size can I no longer mount the tire under the rear of the vehicle? For various reasons, I am not excited about mounting it on a roof rack or buying the modified rear bumper...but perhaps that is the answer...
3....and by FAR my biggest gripe....that ridiculous programing that lowers the height to standard mode when you approach 30mph. I understand that you might not want someone driving 100mph at the higher setting, but under 30mph?....so, to keep pace with the freaking ford and rubicon i was following...at the obscene (this is a joke) speed of 40mph through semi loose sand/dirt trails...i had to drive at the lower setting...and the lr4 is low to begin with....very very dumb. I guess my options are Johnson/Sasquatch rods (although i am concerned about the performance hit at 70+mph at the higher setting) or perhaps the upcoming ob reader that allows you to reprogram your car's height is the answer.... Curious as to people's opinion, especially in light of my desire to buy 18inch wheels...
Overall, great, amazing car. I think i am going to sell my old 97 D1 as I can't honestly think of a reason when I would prefer to drive the beast over the new LR4 (except for course the wonderful carefree attitude you have driving a 15 year old truck vs a new vehicle!)..oh, and the rear locker earned its value, especially with the semi street tires that come with the truck
1. Engine is wonderful, size of the fuel tank is not. Gas mileage is not good, and you usually use about 18-19 gallons if you fill up when it hits the reserve light...that means filling up @220 miles when you are not on the highway...if you are going to deny me the diesel, then give me a larger tank please
2. 19 wheels....saving my pennies for the 18's. Not enough sidewall for the 19's to make me feel comfortable. If I have 18's, at what size can I no longer mount the tire under the rear of the vehicle? For various reasons, I am not excited about mounting it on a roof rack or buying the modified rear bumper...but perhaps that is the answer...
3....and by FAR my biggest gripe....that ridiculous programing that lowers the height to standard mode when you approach 30mph. I understand that you might not want someone driving 100mph at the higher setting, but under 30mph?....so, to keep pace with the freaking ford and rubicon i was following...at the obscene (this is a joke) speed of 40mph through semi loose sand/dirt trails...i had to drive at the lower setting...and the lr4 is low to begin with....very very dumb. I guess my options are Johnson/Sasquatch rods (although i am concerned about the performance hit at 70+mph at the higher setting) or perhaps the upcoming ob reader that allows you to reprogram your car's height is the answer.... Curious as to people's opinion, especially in light of my desire to buy 18inch wheels...
Overall, great, amazing car. I think i am going to sell my old 97 D1 as I can't honestly think of a reason when I would prefer to drive the beast over the new LR4 (except for course the wonderful carefree attitude you have driving a 15 year old truck vs a new vehicle!)..oh, and the rear locker earned its value, especially with the semi street tires that come with the truck