Help the new kid thread (1 Viewer)

[Burbot]

I have a bj73 and it is my daily driver. I've had it for almost five years and it has yet to let me down. That being said I'm pretty sure Onur, as well as others on the forum, have wanted to dig a deep grave for me when I've searched for parts and would become shell-shocked by prices. I grew up with a bj42 in Canada and ever since then I always wanted a cruiser again. I have a lot of "emotional" history and very limited mechanical knowledge. Over the years I have gained more mechanical knowledge and less shell-shocked when I hear the price of parts that I need. Certain....many....things are above my knowledge and a lot of local mechanics won't tackle the job. Fortunately I have a very good mechanic who does excellent work.......if he isn't too busy.......which he always is. I've had a few "chicks" compliment my truck...usually saying, "cool jeep!" I sheepishly smile and don't correct them.

That being said by anyone is fighting words! I tell mistaken folks it's not a jeep it's a cruiser n not a Rover. I'd rather be seen towing a crusher than driving a Jeep! Lol course

 

[FJ73Texas]

I have been shocked by prices too so you are not the only one. It is like I can justify paying $500+ for a pair of tires, but it is hard to understand that the A/C clutch pully for my denso A/C condensor is $600+...just the clutch pulley alone from Mr. T for my FJ73.

Owning a cruiser from the 80s/90s in the US is not for everyone.