redneckrollercoaster
11-23-2012, 09:18 PM
Downsides:
I'd have to sell my 5.2 zj dd to buy it.
It would then be my dd, obvious mileage loss.
Wanted to do mild build on the 5.2 for my 12 y/o when he turns 16, but by then there'd be 230k on the odo anyhow
I really like my 5.2 damnit, good in snow, fun on road.
I've never worked on an 8.1, or heard much about it.
3/4 ton truck-sized vehicle with about the same cargo area as a grand with seats folded down.
It's got almost 500 cubes!
It'll cost me 6k
Upsides:
Can trailer the play jeep instead of driving it everywhere with its plump ass and tired old 4.0 and 5:13's and no sway bars, just begging for tickets
It's got almost 500 cubes!
Always liked the look of the avvies
It's almost like a pickup. Kinda.
Still has 4 doors.
Has way under the 197k miles my present dd does.
It's a 4wd 3/4 ton
I can always buy a little shitbox to dd i guess
It's only 6k
I am the seller's son-in-law, guess that works both ways as well...
I guess I'm fishing for opinions here. Has anyone had experience towing with an 8.1 with the auto trans; what's its longevity; is it badass like the 5.3 or is it kind of a turd like some of the 454's from the 90's? May have a buyer for the 97 5.2, just want outside opinions before I pull the trigger and commit to buying a thirsty oddball towrig.
I'd have to sell my 5.2 zj dd to buy it.
It would then be my dd, obvious mileage loss.
Wanted to do mild build on the 5.2 for my 12 y/o when he turns 16, but by then there'd be 230k on the odo anyhow
I really like my 5.2 damnit, good in snow, fun on road.
I've never worked on an 8.1, or heard much about it.
3/4 ton truck-sized vehicle with about the same cargo area as a grand with seats folded down.
It's got almost 500 cubes!
It'll cost me 6k
Upsides:
Can trailer the play jeep instead of driving it everywhere with its plump ass and tired old 4.0 and 5:13's and no sway bars, just begging for tickets
It's got almost 500 cubes!
Always liked the look of the avvies
It's almost like a pickup. Kinda.
Still has 4 doors.
Has way under the 197k miles my present dd does.
It's a 4wd 3/4 ton
I can always buy a little shitbox to dd i guess
It's only 6k
I am the seller's son-in-law, guess that works both ways as well...
I guess I'm fishing for opinions here. Has anyone had experience towing with an 8.1 with the auto trans; what's its longevity; is it badass like the 5.3 or is it kind of a turd like some of the 454's from the 90's? May have a buyer for the 97 5.2, just want outside opinions before I pull the trigger and commit to buying a thirsty oddball towrig.