Misc. What makes a CJ owner happy?

[jzak]

-When that rod knock goes away.
-When you don't smell anti-freeze.
-When the temp gauge stays at 190.
-When a steering stabilizer fixes that death wobble.
-Spotting another CJ on the road.
-When that rusted torx bolt doesn't strip.
-Finding a jeep salvage yard that hasn’t been picked over.
-When a leaking rear main seal turns out to be a bad valve cover gasket.
-When your wife’s Christmas gift is a Warn M8274.
-Fixing the bad ground that’s been causing gremlins for years.
-When a Vietnam Vet salutes your CJ.
-When you pass SMOG inspection.
-Anytime you can drive with the top and doors off.
-When a $100K+ Rubicon pulls up next to you, and you can see in his eyes the pain and regret for not buying a CJ.

 

[CJ]

Fantastic post!

 

[Belizean]

Finally getting it to run like it should after a drive train upgrade and you start to feel like you just might be able to trust it

 

[jzak]

Finally getting it to run like it should after a drive train upgrade and you start to feel like you just might be able to trust it

Nothing better! Felt the same way when I finally fixed the loose steering in my CJ5 . Worth every penny.

 

[Apple]

Knowing you can go out and fire your Jeep up take it for a spin anywhere without worry.
Getting much needed upgrades either finished or finally started.
Having 99% of all the Jeep owners in your area look at your Jeep with envy.
Taking your stock Jeep up a steep rocky trail like it was nothing right after a group of other 4x4's struggled all the way to the top and then not stopping at the top and driving by the whole group on your way to the end of the road.
Being able to drive on highway to the fun trails while everyone else has to trailer their side by sides that cost as much as a small house. (I literally bought my CJ years ago just for this reason. I paid less for my Cj than the side by siders do for their trailers.