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I like that approach and it seems probably a more accurate way to get there because there's one fewer layer of calculation involved. I used 40% as a ballpark Load I remember seeing in the OBD2 scanner, which as I'm sure you know is calculated based on the MAP and TPS. 40% of 235 lb-ft is 94...

I'm glad this got addressed, because it's the biggest reason I might actually consider this mod. Since gasoline engines are only about 30-35% efficient, and of the total power input about 30% goes out the radiator and the other 35-40% goes out the exhaust, it really is about 1:1. 5hp saved...

To take it a step further, a perfectly neutral car would have each axle equally resistant to "sway" or "roll". Whichever axle is most resistant to roll is going to lift the inside tire in a turn. Of course the bar, as well as the springs and shocks, weight distribution, center of gravity and...

I know their reputation isn't great but dang that seems like a big coincidence to go dumping a bunch of money on new stuff. Should be easy to do with the clothes washer. I admittedly would have to do some exploration to figure out how to do it with a dishwasher that drains into a garbage...

How do the best slider designs for JK's and JL's handle this issue, since they don't have a tub that's conducive to a tub mount slider the way ours is?

Yeah. And I'm not sure tight fitting is always ideal in this case, as less deflection is required to make them touch the tub...

I would just spend the $100 extra for the GR. It's a long lever arm from the outer rail to the frame, and it's gotta be really freaking strong to not deflect at all if you drop it on a rock...and if it deflects up into the tub then what's the point? I know most other vehicles use frame...

This has always been my understanding, so yes a thicker rear bar, other things equal, would increase oversteer. Which may at times be desirable if you're wanting to dial out some understeer that FWDs are prone to, but if it's too much, it's too much.

Well, if there's something agree with in that article...

I jumped out of my LJ a few weeks ago when a yellow jacket flew up my shorts. It didn't sting me, it seemed injured or stunned. I think it may have been smacked by the side mirror at 50mph and then bounced up there. I did bring it to a stop first, but couldn't find the words to tell my wife...

My church's pastor is somewhat of a joker. Last time we had group of people join the church he finished up by saying "alright, now head back to the lobby and pastor David will have your snakes". I don't know if any of them believed him but it got a good laugh.

Not sure that's really true either...I think they insult you straight to your face, but in terms and phrases that sound polite, like "bless your heart".

The bucking sounds more like the front and rear not getting along, having to do with the timing of the response of the rear, ideally a little faster than that of the front so that they both "settle" together after an event like an expansion joint in a concrete highway. The difficulty arises...

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I took a video today to help @machoheadgames figure out if his is working correctly. Figured I'd post here so people can compare. cold start, revving to about 2300rpm until the fan clutch disengaged after approx 15 seconds. Based on how far I'd get from my house before the Hayden stopped...