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@SteelHunterFJ80 I read a few of the other threads on the subject and there's a process where you could lay down a metallic tint first, then come over the top with bronze (2 layers of film) but I wasn't interested in spending that much time on it. Plus, I don't want to get pulled over for having a reflective tint on the front windows, which is illegal here in CO.
@OffRoadScott Thanks! I'm happy with the result. The company is SnapTint and here's the link to the site.
I couldn't tell you, I got them at discount tire about 5 years ago and I don't have the paperwork nor do I remember the brand or model #. All I know is they are alloy and 16".
How’s your new steed acting lately..... so funny your back into an 80 just like that. LOL
Yeah, I feel like I got really lucky with this rig. I have been able to drive it a lot this summer and it is due for its 2nd oil change. I had to work out a couple of tiny issues. The old license plate light wiring on the bumper shorted out and I had to replace some missing washers on the tailgate support. Other than that it has been running like a top. I am consistently getting 14-15 around town and 16-17 highway. The only concern is a grinding sensation in the floor and pedals around 2,000 rpm's under heavy load that is slowly progressing. I am suspecting a bad bearing somewhere in the rear driveline, but it might also be a weird exhaust rattle. I just need to pull the rear driveshaft and drive it one weekend.
Borrow a set of chasis ears. You can place the mics on the transfer case, front and rear diff and anywhere along the axles and pinpoint the trouble very quickly. Mine was the rear nose of the transfer case. The bearings were shot. This is the quickest (and by far cheapest) method of accuractely identifying your problem.
Accelerate slowly and keep it 70 and below. You'll consistently get 16+
So where did you spend the $5?
Next going to lock center and remove front shaft to hopefully confirm light noise/vibes at certain times, textbook like others have experienced... also will check front joints. He did rears and said the fronts were still fine, but who knows. I have J springs with caster plates, so naturally, front joint is pretty straight while other one is angled. Almost done! But the day I finish, of course, something else will come up.
Although there are lots of people who say no fuel gains are seen with a part time kit, I feel like it could play a role in my good fuel efficiency. Less than 120,000 on the odometer and lots of maintenance could also be the cause. It is hard for me to say because I never got to drive the rig before and after the part time kit.
It will take care of your problem...did the same thing with the same problems and instantly eliminated the pressure build up in the tank.
