Any informed opinion or pointer to good articles on the subject would be
much appreciated.
Two different criteria:
- my wife: a safe, predictable, easy-to-drive car on snow-covered road.  She

I'm looking for an "All Wheel Drive" system that I can start a build-up
from, can anyone recommend a good starting point? Website for all wheel
drive parts etc. or a car/truck model to have a look at.
I need something that can be stretched and handle up to 500hp. IDEAS? I want

OK group, I am looking for EXPERIENCE related opinions on hydraulic and
electric winches.  Which type works best.  If you have never used one
please don't tell me that type is horrible.  I'm looking for one in the
12,000 lb range.  Thanks.

I have an 03 Tundra with 4WD TRD off road and Limited Slip Differential
which requires special differential fluid. If plain differential fluid was
added to my truck what are the dangers, if any?
SteveT

1997 Chevy S-10 extended cab, 2WD, 4.3 Vortec, automatic trans, 98,500
miles, manual windows and locks, A/C, missing tailgate (don't ask).
Needs minor things like floor mats, a lever for reclining seat, rear
view mirror loose, headlight has condensation.  Exterior in good

Hello 4x4 experts,
I am currently located in USA but will move to Patagonia at the end of
this year. I planing to take an USA bought SUV with me. The car will be
used 50/50 paved/gravel roads (thousands of kilometres on them) with

Having problems trying to find a locker for it.
Two questions; what is it, how to change it.  
How to tell between a h052 and a h072?  Sold to me as a 3/4 ton
truck, but armchair mechanics have told me it might be a 1-ton.

I'm in the market for a new car and I like the
2005 Mercury Mariner (dressed up Ford Escape).
Most of my driving will be on-road but I would
like to do some light off-roading, mostly driving

Looking for a SF Bay Area source for sandblasting supplies/media.
Please reply to this post if you have any places to get various abrasives
and supplies, especially in Contra Costa County.
Thanks!!!

I am looking for a 1984 ford Bronco with a 351W (VIN code G - 8th position in the VIN), *complete*, running or not (must roll though), any model (standard, XLT, whatever...). Would be nice if it is an original CALIFORNIA Bronco, but not totally necessary.
Can be a salvage vehicle, ...

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Interesting note in the text on 3rd page, Aisin producing the 6-speed
slushbox for the VW Touareg....
(since the very first rumours for the VW V10 TDi, the transmission was the
main problem (I don't think the ever even considered a manual for it....:))

This has to be the best large MPV ever!
Chrysler Grand Voyager!! :)  very nice,, check out this site,,
http://chrysler.freestarthost.com

i am plannin on gettin an old body style Z71.  i am plannin on puttin a
6" Superlift suspension and a 3" body lift and then raising the torsion
bars.  this truck is gonna be used for offroad purposes as well as
daily driving.  i am definitely putting some kind of super swampers on

i just bought a 1993 jeep grand cherokee limited
with 172k for my wife to drive. she likes it a
lot, but i want to make sure she's not going to
get stranded.