2005 Service Items

[05LR3AZ]

So who amongst you folks with the still-good bushings are NON off-roaders?

I'm trying to determine if my wheelin' adventures contributed to mine going out within 60k miles.

Dealer did mine at 48k...

 

[Houm_WA]

Do you 'wheel it?

 

[05LR3AZ]

Do you 'wheel it?

At the point that they were fixed, the vehicle had been wheeled lightly. Sand dunes were the extent.

 

[thorgal]

lower control arms and tie rods replaced at 60.000

 

[kwlr3]

I went with a unique tire option, Michelin 4x4 Diamaris 275/55/19. They are about an inch taller than the stock tires and help a little in filling out the wheel wells. The spare needs to be partially deflated to fit in its cubby. Interestingly, the speedometer is dead on with this tire size while previously it read about 2% over. Don't let the 4x4 logo lull you in, this is a street tire and the only thing it has in common with an AT or MTR is color.

I wish I could do more off roading, last time was in CO summer of '07. I do tow a trailer often but the vast majority of my miles are long distance highway driving. The only road hazards in Florida are bugs and old people. So no, I haven't done any driving on wash board roads or any terrain that would have repeatedly extended the wheels (too bad).

I'm very pleased with this vehicle and will likely keep it for a long time. I know full well that there will be some future repair bills that will hit 2g's. I think if your prepared for that, this is a vehicle that can go 250,000 miles. Here in Florida there are still many Disco 1's and old RR's on the road.