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You talk like someone who has never experienced good tunable and properly tuned suspension.

There’s a difference between a firm ride and a rough/jarring ride.

I had a similar issue with gates thermostats. Couldn’t get my 09 over 160* all winter no matter what I did. Replaced thermostat again and same issue. Everything has been flushed but seems like my thermostat is staying open or opening earlier than it should. I need to get around to swapping it again.

Must be a regional thing. All of the bodies/chassis must have rotted out around them so there’s more drivetrains available where you’re at.

I know there are factory replacement springs out there that will restore factory ride height. A set of quality shocks should help as well as restoring bushings (unless the springs themselves are shot which is likely at the age of these vehicles). If you opt for new springs then that only...

I don’t think I’ve ever come across a running 12v for $2k. Usually double that

Is there a way to get auto on/off lockup?

Even better!

Looks great, did you use rapco paint?

That fits great

I can’t unsee what I just googled.

It sounds like the lugs are off but the wheel is stuck around the flange of the axle. Maybe I’m mistaken though.

Maybe your bottle jack is low on oil. Id keep cranking on it but it’ll probably pop pretty quickly so be ready. As others have said, it’s the center hub that’s stuck so you could heat it up in that area if you’ve got the means to do it.

I’ve used a bottle jack and block of wood off the frame top pop a wheel off that’s stuck.

I picked up some new seats for the rear. Can’t beat free99. Just need to make some brackets for them.

You are 100% incorrect on Jatonka seat covers, sir.

This is why I suggested him as everything he recreates is excellent quality but some here are quick to jump in with misinformation that isn’t relevant to his products.

http://www.jatonkam35s.com/CUCVM1009seatcovers.htm

I’d say either pull front wheels and put the axle on some car jack stands or pull the core support and radiator.

I run 315/75/16 tires on 8” wide rims at 35 psi on road and 15psi off-road. I have no issues.