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A long-timer Jeepist in the Arizona Desert

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by jeffreybehr, May 31, 2020.

  1. May 31, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    jeffreybehr

    jeffreybehr [OP] Member

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    2015 Grand Cherokee Overland
    I just bought a 2015 Grandokee Overland to replace a '13 Grandokee Limited that I smacked a street-light pole with; the insurance co. bought it and I bought this '15.. They were/are equipped similarly, with V-6, QuadraTrac II, airsuspension, skidplates, tow package, etc.. The best new part is the 8-speed transmission--the wimpy V-6 feels MUCH-more responsive with it--while the WORST part is the shifter.

    I bought my first Jeep when I was 28 (I'm 76 now), starting with a 1970 Wagoneer in '72, a '95 Cherokee, a '99 Grandokee Ltd. with the 4.7L V-8, then the '13.. I'm not a 4-wheeling enthusiast, but I use my Jeeps to get me where I want to go as a landscape fotografer.

    I don't plan to do much to this one, but five new 20" tires and wheels and new exhaust tips are on the way; I'll post pics when they're installed.
    2020May26_RR corner_5260624_1600w.jpg

    Pls look at https://www.flickr.com/photos/183646426@N03/with/48613929336/
    You might find some pics to enjoy.
     
    Last edited: May 31, 2020
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  2. May 31, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    aggrex

    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Welcome @jeffreybehr ...sharp looking GC and just let the upgrades happen.
     
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  3. May 31, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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    jeffreybehr

    jeffreybehr [OP] Member

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    TYVM.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    jeffreybehr

    jeffreybehr [OP] Member

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    --Edited--
    2020Jun03_New tips from left_6030639_1600w.jpg
    Here are the new exhaust tips; they STILL look nicer than in this new pic.

    New tires and wheels today the 4th.
     
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2020
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  5. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome to the site!
     
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