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    Lights

    Looking forca recommendation for off road lights i see them from 100 to 1800 for a pair. Thus. Far my understanding is that cheep chinese are6500 kelvin. But “good lights” are 5000 kelvin. I dont want to pay 1000 for lights . Also is a 6 “ light too big for a mopar brush gard. Interms of...
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    Full time 4whl dr in wrangler

    Thinking of going from my gladiator to a new ruby with. Full time 4whl drive option. Xtreme recon package. And the one touch slinging sunroof with removable. Quarter panels. I like to go with the top down But haven’t. Been able to find that combo. So what do you all think of the moonroof...
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    anyone install a snorkel and cut heir hood?

    Please if you have done this post some pictures. Thansk
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    reccomendations for sliders

    Looking for some sliders they have to meet these criteria 1. Provide reasonable protection fr the body so preferably frame mounted. 2 not have gaps betweeen inner and oute tubes. MY dog has gotten her leg stuck in the 3. I don't want to drill holes in the body 4 Like the style of the lod...
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    Which winch?

    looking for recomendations for a winch for my JLU R. Which winch? I am not so fond of warn anymore and was thinking of something else. Suggestions ENGo superwinch, something else?
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    Looking for side rails

    I have a JLUR on order . I like the stock rock rails and down't want to have to take them off. I would like to add side steps ( for my dogs) to get in and out and I am looking for some that ar more than just mere steps. They should at a minimum 1. have no gaps between an inner and outer...
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    OME springs rusting

    The frontsprings on my jeep are rusting very badly it is they are rotting away. Nothing else not the trac bar control arms etc sure there is a bit of rust but this is a10 year old jeep with 170000 on it’s minor surface rust is normal right? But this major. Seems to me this is odd the back...
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    what to do? S

    Sell or no sell? In take gasket just went . Covered by the dealer life time warranty. There are apparently several other oils leaks but no drips on my driveway? The service rep says the timing cover is leaking, intake manifold leaking, and the crank case seal is leaking .All covered...
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    coil spring rusting

    I was just crawling around looking for a coolant leak and I noticed that my OME heavy duty springs appeared to be very rusted. Way more than I think is normal and it seems to have happened very quickly I was just under there a few months back and they were fine .So is this normal. This is a...
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    Running hot

    I noticed that my 08 is running hot. The other day out of the blue the temp went to the red line and the icon lit up when I managed to limp home I added about 3/4 gallon mix of 50% coolant and 50% distilled water and that seemed to bring the temp down. I don't see any evidence that the...
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    p0303 code

    I got this code and is says misfire on the 3rd cylinder, check engine light is on, and the jeep seems to run rough and hotter. went to the dealer, they said probably no big deal see if it clears . Here is the thing though I have 165,000 on the motor it has been well maintained, and...
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    gearing and cost

    I am thinking that I may end up keeping my old 08 rubi unlimited, it is paid for and does have the unlimited drive train warranty. But to get more power out it I would go up a step or 2 in gears either 488 or 513. I am running 315 70 17 tires now/ with the stock 410s and it is my daily...
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    buying a new jeep need advice.

    I have been working with 2 jeep dealers both are out of state because the prices here IN California are not discounted. One Guy who has a aggressive sale reputation is knocking 13.6 % off all of his vehicles about 6500 below sticker, but does have what I want in terms of color and a...
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    towing and backing with a manual

    I would think towing with a manual is any harder than with an auto. But when you are backing up a trailer and you have to make very short directional changes on slight up hill grade is it a lot harder. Say for instance backing a 17 foot tent trailer into the right 1/2 of an uphill...
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    Release date and costs

    I read that the Toledo plant will partially shut down to retool foot the jl the shutdown would last for 6 months about has this happened? Are they on track for a November release date? Where will costs go? How much further up? What do you all think will happen to the existing jk costs once the...
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    pros and cons of 373 Vs 410 gears

    I am looking at new jeeps argh!!! and I test drove the new recon today with 373 gears and then a rubicon with 410 gears It seemed like there was more power available with the 410 but just barely ? seat of the pants feel ... so is there any advantage to a 373 gear set. what if I plan...
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    jk axels and the recon?

    I see the regular rubicon has "heavy duty axels" but the recon has "updated dana 44" any one know what the difference is. Some say they the axels form the new JL but that hasn't been released? Also my understanding is that the recon rides 1.5 inches higher. IF this is true could I sneak...
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    373 vs 410

    Gears in a new jeep. How much difference does it make say when towing or if you are running 315 70s and towing And on anew jeep what size lift is the minimum to run 315 70
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    what is the best price you can get on a new 2017

    back in the day I rmemebrt here was away to find out what the dealer actually paid for the jeep and you could offer like 100-200 over his cost does anyone know if you can still find that information, if os where. I assume it is much better that true car pricing
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    2008 towing vs 2017 towing

    I have a 2008 jeep rubicon 4dr with 315 70 17 tires. 410 gears I tow trailer that is probably 3000+ lbs I know the tow limit is 3500lbs. On a new 2017 jeep rubicon 4 dr also set up the same way with 410 and eventually 315 70 17s will there be any real difference in the ability to tow the...
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