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Cary Varnado In 2020, I resolve to Jeep with Metalcloak! To fulfill my pledge I need: 1. JK Wrangler 2.5-inch Game-Changer Suspension (Fox Edition) 2. JK Wrangler 2.5-inch True Dual-Rate Lift Kit (Fox Edition) 3. JK Wrangler Overland Touring Lift Kit, 2.5-inch

Considering swapping my grey 'X' flares for some matching black Sahara flares instead of going flat fenders. Whatcha got?

Brokeagain and Pthorpe84 have it right. Still, for the purposes of this thread, my then-stock two-door JK scored 580. If things fall into place, I'll be lifting it this spring or summer, at which point I hope to track down the CTI trailer again.

Cary Varnado (SmokeytheJeep on Instagram, for verification) In 2019 I Resolve to Jeep with Metalcloak! To fulfill my pledge I need: 1. JK Wrangler Game-Changer Suspension, 2.5”/3.5”, Fox Edition 2. JK Wrangler Game-Changer 2.5”/3.5” Suspension, No Shock Edition 3. JK Wrangler True Dual-Rate...

I'm still running open diffs for now, but I spent many hours researching, reading and watching videos on the subject. I came away convinced e-lockers were the way I want to go.

I've considered that. So far, my OCD nature, combined with the fact that I rarely see any water crossings in my wheeling area, has prevented me from leaving an unused piece of hose there. But, that's exactly the route I may follow one of these days.

Here's the Rubicon version.

Yes, crawling underneath the rig, I can find the tube at the transmission, but as you follow it up, it disappears between the fire wall and the engine. I've read where others have had trouble finding them on 3.8Ls; was hoping someone here might've found a trick to locating it.

They're GenSSi dual-LED modules running Samsung chips. I bought them via eBay -- very inexpensive and waterproof. Here's a YouTube video from when I first installed the white ones underneath for rock lights. (I have white under the frame and blue in the wheel wells and behind the grille.)...

Frankly, I see much production-minded compromise in this. I get the automaker's need to find efficiencies and shared components, but styling cues like the odd lower rear door (which works on the Wrangler, where there's a fender to run alongside) and the fender crossing the bed-body gap...

That's EXACTLY what I've wondered in this whole weld-recall mess. I'd think they're likely robotic welds, but some of them just look so amateurish it's hard to believe a machine did it.

Mine is getting there ... slowly. ;-)

At the risk of hijacking this thread, how have others managed to reach the termination end of the transmission breather tube? From underneath, it appears to disappear behind the engine. I've done my axles, but can't get to the tranny tube.

Keep the mud! Rocks, trails and beautiful scenery all day!

I've heard both that you do and that you don't have to upgrade. Given the number of winches out there, I'm betting the average user has no need for a battery upgrade.

How did this turn out? What issues did you end up running into?

Good to know. I hadn't realized those MC mounts were so beefy, either!

I went with a bumper-mounted/tailgate-tied carrier and kind of regret it. Functionality is great, but my tailgate rattle started after I mounted the bumper/carrier, and has gotten MUCH worse over the years. Adjusting the latch hasn't helped, either.

Any photos of the full rig post-lift?

It's fairly simple. The garage mechanic method is to just pull off the plastic air intake, pull off a battery terminal (to prevent throwing a code -- it's rare, but can be a pain) and use throttle body cleaner and an old toothbrush to clean outside and (carefully) inside the TB. It's a 15-minute...