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Discussion in 'Quitters' Club' started by jzeber, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. Dec 16, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    i remember you said that earlier in the thread. you, obviosly, need it.
     
  2. Dec 16, 2020
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    This is an age-old debate....;)

    I had stick shift Jeeps for 25+ years and flew under that same "stick shifts are the only way to go" flag...;)

    I still reach for the shifter while cruising slow down a hill from muscle memory learning to keep the T-90 from slipping out of second...;)

    Then I drove an auto off-road - while rock crawling even - and found that I preferred it.

    If you haven't driven an auto off-road I'd suggest at least trying it for yourself. You still do a fair amount of gear changing - mostly to limit top-speed, etc.

    And I'll be honest - 95% of my Jeep usage these days is backroad cruising which the auto is nice for. At this point I'd rather the Jeep be setup for what I do with it most the time, rather than being inconvenienced by having a Jeep setup for what I do once in a while.

    If it were a trail-only rig it might be different. But probably not. ;)
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    problem is that i dont have anything that i can abuse off-road that has an auto. the closest is our '05 suburban, and someone may get a bit angry if it went off road.:madwife:
     
  4. Dec 16, 2020
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, not sure what your intended use or driving style is. I was never one of those guys who wanted to "see what the Jeep will do" and abuse the thing until something breaks. I feel like the automatic helps me be more smooth & elegant while wheeling - less clutch dropping, wheel spinning, etc.

    Spend enough time around Jeeps and Jeep guys and a chance to drive something else will come up. I also ended up renting Jeeps in places like Moab and they were automatics.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    i want to see what it will do. elegance does not come naturally when driving that way. hopefully i can meet up with other jeepers, and get a chance to try an auto.
     
  6. Dec 16, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    When I started looking there were very few automatics that I was interested in. I drove a couple of manuals and they are way easier to drive than my old CJ. I did hear from a few members that made the switch and they all seem happy with the auto.
     
  7. Dec 16, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    the newer manuals are a lot easier to drive, dont have to forcefully hold them in 2nd, and they shift a lot easier. ive driven autos, just never wheeled them.
     
  8. Dec 16, 2020
    Fireball

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    A hand throttle can help a lot with a manual transmission in tricky offload situations. You don't need to manipulate the gas with your feet along with brake and clutch.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    the one in my cj doesnt work, the cable is broken. know where to get that cable?
     
  10. Dec 16, 2020
    Fireball

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  11. Dec 16, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

  12. Dec 16, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I had a hand throttle that I made with bike parts, made a huge difference. I just got tired of the 3 day recovery after a weekend trip. Only had it out once so still need to get used to it. The SM420 is definitely not easy to shift.
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2020
    SFaulken

    SFaulken Active Member

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    I've got a similar sort of thing, made out of a bike shifter, mounted it right on the shifter. Works great.
     
  14. Dec 29, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Bonus check showed up today, not huge but enough to get a few items! :D
     
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  15. Dec 29, 2020
    Keys5a

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    I'm also a fan of automatics in Jeeps, and Jeep-like vehicles. A friend 30 years ago had a CJ5 (81"wb) with a chevy 327 and a TH350/D18. That Jeep made a believer out of me.
    I've driven several more automatic early Jeeps, as well as Willys Wagons. They always impress me how well they work.
    I'll have a 4L60 in my delivery, and have a TH400/QuadraTrac in my Rover D90 clone.
    -Donny
     
  16. Dec 30, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Just made my second purchase, 2-D44 diff guards. Looking at rock sliders, rear bumper and possibly a synthetic winch rope and tow bar. I had a rope on the CJ and it is much easier to deal with than steel cable.
     
  17. Dec 31, 2020
    bigjohn

    bigjohn Active Member

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    I know this topic can be divisive but I really love the rope on my 75. I’m also planning to go rope on the wife’s tj.

    what kind of diff guards did you go with?
     
  18. Dec 31, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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  19. Dec 31, 2020
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Very impressed with Quadratecs customer service. Ordered yesterday morning and they are here today!
     
  20. Dec 31, 2020
    Mr Vaughan

    Mr Vaughan

    rugged ridge maybe? (assuming you're referring to the skid plates)
     
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