Re: [AMC-list] time to find a stout 5 spd tranny now i think.

[Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, the FSJ could be had in 2wd the first 2 years of production (I've seen 2 so far and heard of others)


From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
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The tires aren't too tall, though I use a size or two smaller to reduce diameter and help a bit. All FSJs are 4x4, Jeep didn't make another 2WD until the Commanche came out in 86 or 87, everything prior to then was 4x4 back to 63. The old Willys wagon could be had in 2x4, and maybe the Willys pickup, possibly after 63. The 4x4 stuff is mainly more weight when in 2x4 mode. So throw a couple hundred pounds in the back of the wagon and go! The good thing about the 4x4 is you have low range, but it's a 4:1 ratio! Top speed is about 50 mph, and the six sounds like it might want to come apart if pushed any further then (I've never gone over 45 in low range). If only the t-case was synchronized so you could go from low to high on the move! Even the Commanche with five speed only had 3.08 gears, not really low enough, but 1st gear is a bit lower in those, 5th only useful for interstate cruising at 60+. Lower and you have to shift out of OD for all but minor hills. I have a Holley 390
 /4V carb on mine with a Clifford intake. It will cruise at 75-80, but gas mileage is cut nearly in half doing. Did it once, checked mileage -- 10 mpg. It normally gets around 17-18 in all around driving. 		 	   		  
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