[zjrog]

OK, in the garage. Will update as I go. Yes, I am serious about gaining mileage. I also know my offroad excursions will cause my average mileage to suffer though. I'll have to figure a way to factor that for the group.

I read your roofrack test with interest. I think I'll carry my bikes on the back of the Jeep. Wonder what that penalty will be? I am also working at droppping some weight off me.

I have some concerns. I know my Jeep runs warm. I'm just not sure I'm willing to block off too much of the grill or the lower grill, since I work and play in the desert. But I'm also considering ditching the belt driven fan for electric fans. Thinking this will be more efficient for cooling and free up some horsepower.

I'm not sure raising tire pressure above the max on the sidewall is safe. I have my reasons for thinking this. But I have played with pressures to get an even tread pattern on the ground for this vehicle. Which gave a great ride and good handling. I've now raised the pressure on all 4 tires. 3 pounds above what I was using. I don't really like the rougher ride yet, as I am finding all my rattles!!!

I do all my own work. I recently replaced the headgasket and waterpump. And I've done full brake jobs front and rear. I'll be learning to weld and stuff.

So, there we go. I'm guessing you haven't been certain if I'm real or a troll. Not a troll.

Roger