David_Tracy
David Tracy
David_Tracy
Sr. Tech Editor, Jalopnik. Owner of far too many Jeeps (Including a Jeep Comanche). Follow my instagram (@davidntracy). Always interested in hearing from engineers—email me.

I was hoping it’d tell you that this truck is comfortable, but doesn’t really stand out otherwise. Read more

My friend’s 2010 just gave up a transmission... Read more

Lolz, not sure why I wrote that. I’ve marveled at the beautiful torsion bars on multiple occasions.  Read more

Yeah, wouldn’t have been a big deal. Just needed something to hold the shoe against the backing plate. Read more

That crappy welder will blow right through the sheetmetal! But I’ll try in the low setting. Read more

The coppers did pull me over, but only because I didn’t have plates (I had a temp tag; all was well).  Read more

Exactly! The bumper jack is still in there. I saw it and was like “naw.” Read more

My strategy is to buy lightly used top-quality tires instead of new cheap tires. The strategy has worked well for me.

These Nokians are the best of the best, only six years old (stored in a barn, free from UV exposure), and in perfect shape. They’re much better than the cheapest winter tires I can buy.  Read more

I let off when I got to college and started focusing on cars, though I have to say: My Nitecore HC60 (now MK2) is such a good all-around light, that I really don’t have a desire to buy anything else. It’s that versatile. Read more

I’m not entirely sure... I always assumed there was a packaging reason. But I can’t imagine the size difference is dramatic...

Is there a tax reason? Hmm. They make a sub-3.0-liter for other markets... Read more

I’d be thrilled to get nine large for it (265k, largely rust free (Texas car), full service records with recent timing belt service). Read more

We’ve all been there. I applaud the effort. Read more

5x4.00, as others have pointed out.

Still hard to find! Read more

5x4.00, as others have pointed out.

Still hard to find! Read more

If anyone can help me find a set of 14-inch 4 x 4.00" wheels, I’d REALLY appreciate it. Finding winter tires for 13" wheels is impossible. Read more