Schnozz... I wasn't slamming true 4WD. Just not necessary for my 'more
sedentary' lifestyle. I'm in the land of lattes and windows, remember.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: AG Schnozz
>Subject: RE: OT Credibility (?) Re: [OM] Corrupted
>
>
>Jim T. wrote:
>>I'm not heading off road looking for mud bogs to slog through
>or fallen
>>trees to jump.
>
>Let's see. I'm in the midst of an upgrade project to my
>mud-bogging, tree-jumping Jeep.
>
>No more sissy car tires. Getting something a bit meatier.
>Will have to toss a couple inches of lift underneath to
>prevent excessive tire rub.
>
>Have 163,000 miles on the beast and it's still going strong.
>A few scratches and dings, but the important gizmos are still
>running good. It does pay to buy something built rugged.
>
>If my vehicles never ventured off-road, I'd probably consider
>getting one of those nifty AWD crossover wonder-blobs. But my
>experience with the J**ps has taught me that a bit rougher
>ride is well worth it down the road. A solid frame and
>industrial-strength drivetrain/suspension do pay for themselves.
>
>Oh, I try to actually USE my 4WD at least once a week. For
>me, it truely is a part of my camera gear. (transporter,
>access device).
>
>AG-sorry for the OT, but it is labeled as such-Schnozz
>
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