I'll keep that in mind!

 

That's interesting, because we have a great deal of reclaimed strip mine land in Indiana that has been turned into beautiful forest land and even a couple of nice off-road vehicle parks. I'm not advocating selling land wholesale to industry but it is intellectually dishonest, or just ignorant, for you to make the statement that they destroy the land and that it can't be reclaimed or even managed appropriately.

Your first sentence is exactly what I am saying, so thanks for repeating it. The moderate voices in both parties have been completely drowned out and overwhelmed. Extremism prevails today, and you don't have to open your eyes but for a second to see that.

 

I'm saying specifically, the most recent moves to sell off large chunks of protected land is coming from one party. It's not extremism on my part to say that. If the Democrats were doing it, I'd be mad at them for it. Part of avoiding extremism is also being able to accept when your own party is doing unforgiveable things that should be stopped, and not holding the party line or saying "it's both sides" when the focus is clearly in one place in that instance.

Again... I'm not trying to draw lines across the board that apply to every situation. But let's be honest about who is trying to reverse the protection of a huge chunk of our nature preserves TODAY.

 

I've posted up the teaser for the solar eclipse expedition ...

https://youtu.be/aZ8kIzu3kDE

 

Looking forward to it.

Unfortunately, I had to be stuck in Chicago working. It was very overcast and trying to look at it through my welding shield was almost pointless.

On a side note, finally made it all the way through this thread from beginning to end.

 

Ok, the Democrats are the saviors of the planet, and the Republicans are the dark forces. I get it now.

 

Just wanted to say I love the set up. And let me know if you ever part with the trailer. I'm in the market for one.

Cheers

 

With the added weight on my Jeep and at age 5 I've noticed the steering seems to have changed, especially on the freeway. I'm wondering if I might need a new track bar or steering stabilizer. I've read SS aren't really all that great.

 

With a properly set up Jeep, you really shouldn't notice any difference in steering without or with the SS. Do you have adjustable control arms (usually front lower)? If so, have these been properly set up (specifically caster, which addresses that "like driving on ice" lack of steering feel)? If not, you might want to consider.

You might also want to check out your ball joints, if they are still original. Five years of typical driving is a long time for those weak OEM BJs. There could be other worn parts, as well, including tie rod and drag link ends, bushings on the steering stabilizer, etc. There could even be loose hardware that needs to be retorqued.

As for the trackbar: Is it adjustable and correctly set up? If not, how are your wheels tracking (a lift will throw them off)? If the rear tires are not following behind the fronts, you could have some subtle steering difference in turns, especially at higher speeds and sharper turns.

 

Apparently I was following Mark around last week.