My truck is a manual, so I could push start it, but its a HEUI system so I still need the computer to regulate the fuel.... which makes me wonder about the injector pump that I hadn't really considered before, that'd probably need replacing too and those ain't cheap. I thought about just picking up some replacement parts and putting them in a safe spot, but I'm hoping to figure out a solution to protect what I already have rather than just have replacements for it. While it wouldn't be too hard to replace the starter/computer/alternator fairly quickly (ASE cert. mechanic), I want to be able to up and go immediately.... there may not always be time to sit and wrench on your vehicle.

I've been playing with the idea of selling my truck for another Jeep like my old one, it was a '79 CJ7 with nothing electronic except for the lights and of course the starter motor. Even most of the gauges were cable-driven. Now I'm putting some actual thought into this. But I don't want to lose the truck bed and ability to tow... well, anything.

Maybe I'll sell my truck and use the money to build a custom rig, with armor and 'hardened' electronics and the works.... hmm this could be fun......