To expand on this question, I too, am looking to increase towing capacity since my Freedom didn't come with Max Tow.
Since you're suppose to tow in 2WD, it seems like Jeep added the HD Dana 44 wide front axle just to match the rear?
The standard Trailer-Tow package already comes with the...
I installed this 6" stubby a few days ago. Where I live in northern Georgia, even with the stock antenna I could only reach a couple of channels strong enough for the auto tuner to pick up on FM.
I saw no noticeable difference once the stubby was installed.
Today, I had to drive in to work, so I...
Yep...I'd go for the bumper. You get the winch capable, plus any impact would be less damaging to your ride.
Putting plastic bumpers on one of these is ridiculous to begin with.
I am not looking for this to be any argument thread with members blasting other members for their usage of doors.
This is more for an understanding of when/where/why you do or don't use doors while Jeeping.
I personally factor safety over everything else and can't see removing my doors unless I...
From my understanding of this is it should be safe to use the additional support, as it allows the occupant to already have contact with the head restraint...the recommended position for a crash.
I'm not sure what the designer's intentions are when they come up with the ergonomics for seats.
I'm talking about how the seat contours from lower back up to the head rest.
If you have the seat adjusted so you are utilizing most of it where your body makes contact from lower back up to your...
I had read that in some article...
Winch-Capable Steel Front Bumper.
Steel Rear bumper
Cab & Bed Steel Rock Rails.
Not sure what else, but those are a few I know of.
So, when looking for aftermarket parts for my Freedom, more often than not, Freedom is not an available option to select for availability and/or correct fit.
Sometimes they have Willys as an option, but I can't think I've seen any that have Freedom.
I either have to pick Overland or Rubicon...
Just a month ago I bought my JTF at Lithia in Santa Fe, NM.
I called them before I drove from Albuquerque to make sure they weren't adding anything to MSRP.
They said something to the effect that they get more Jeeps than most due to the size of their dealership.
I bought my Gladiator out of necessity, needing a vehicle able to tow my trailer from Albuquerque to Georgia. It was either this or the Grand Cherokee.
It's a fact that is it more capable than my current needs require.
As long as this is my primary transportation, I probably won't be doing many...
I've owned my Freedom Oscar Mike for 1 month now and love it.
I wasn't fully aware of all the different models at the time I purchased it, as I was actually in the Wrangler market, but the only one they had I really liked with all of the options was a manual. With my wife not liking manual, I...
I've owned my JT for just 1 month now.
When I was in Albuquerque, due to the lack of towing ability of my Jeep Compass, I decided to trade it in for something with better towing capacity.
I had set out to purchase a new Colorado ZR2, which I had planned on using my father's GM employee...