John - You're a sick and twisted man! Probably why we get along!

Adam - You've got so much modded on your VX I'm surprised you don't just keep a wrench in your hand! You need to grok your ride and quit farmin' that stuff out! LOL!

Jonnie - The nice thing about impact sockets are that they're generally cheap and are also six-point which fits much better. If you're not in a hurry you can get Ingersoll-Rand sets from Northern Tool. Otherwise try Home Despot or Lowes. Hurry up and get that Mobil-1 in there!

RichD - The '99 may have a different diff, not unheard of I'm sure. The drain on mine IIRC was 14mm and all by its lonesome. All my 2nd Gen Troopers had the type you're talking about though with the drain on the front at about the 5 o'clock spot.

Clyde - You're readin' my mind on the MityVac! I think their big unit is only about $80, which ain't bad considering what you can do with it. As for Mobil-1 in the diffs, I've been using it in the VX and in my three previous Troopers since it became available. All it does it make 'em last slightly longer than forever and give you a bit extra mileage. Folk here are probably beginning to think I work for Mobil as I'm crazy about the stuff and use it everywhere they've got a product made for. LOL!


Okay, time to start packing for Uwharrie!