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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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where is old dude bragging about 200k? come on man slacking haha
old dude? lol he is like 15 or something
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by big.bryant
old dude? lol he is like 15 or something
just referencing him, i would've said old dude about anyone
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bpark8824
I love mine. period. Decent power and has already outlasted my 3.9. Im having an electrical issue right now, but nothing to do with the motor. Loudpedal, a member on here has close to 200k on his and still going strong. So they are good motors.

These modular motors will last forever if you just take care of it.
just curious, i know they are 2 different generations, but i just did the conversion on it (as i am in canada and we measure in KMs...), my '93 3.9 has 262,800 (give or take) on it, so thats roughly 163,296 miles. but my question is, when did your 3.9 die?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Got 102,650 on mine. Only serious problem was the previous owner had to replace the tranny. Btw, what's wrong with being 15?
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Well Im picking mine up on Monday. I am stoked. unfortunately it is not the 4X4 but it is a great looking truck.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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looks solid... if you don't mind my asking, what are you going to end up paying?
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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He was asking 9999 for it and we worked it to where my trade was originally 6000 and it turned into 7000 and his truck 9200.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Ok so I am a little confused. I have been seeing alot of stuff as far as information about 97-2003 stuff but no information about the 2004. Was there not much of a problem on the 2004's or were there no changes at all that many people miss the 04 or is it even like the Wranglers where the 1996 wasn't made and some get buy saying that they were that year model. Does this make since? I know it is an 04 with the VIN digits.

What are some of the performance mods that are good on the 4.7? Headers, intakes, computer/electronics etc.

Thank you,
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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given the choice go with the 03.

02 had a 4 speed automatic
03 had a 5 speed automatic
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Mjr Minor
Well Im picking mine up on Monday. I am stoked. unfortunately it is not the 4X4 but it is a great looking truck.
needs mo' rubber under them fendirs
 
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