My wrangler did what @Gvsukids described. Problem is, the torque on stock lugs is 130 ft lbs and the spacers were 80 or 100. So, when shops put lug nuts back on a few times at 130, it stretches the threads of the spacer making the spacer lugs weak. Which eventually "could" snap em. I had a...
Max Tow, 37" Pats, 2.5" front, .75" rear. I'm currently not off-roading till spring, after I do my fender chop. Full articulation, disconnected, is not possible until after the chop. So, if you are building a pavement princess, I can tell you it's doable. Mine is a budget build that I also did...
Cold is definitely the problem. Mine only does it after sitting at work in teen° all day. The expressway is only a half mile away, so no time to heat up the trans before merging on with the crazies. They do not like it when I'm putzin along at 50-60mph because JT wont upshift.
Have you guys had any resolution to your mysteries? I just had a new valve body ordered to try to fix my issue that is similar to yours. It's on back order, pretty much till spring. At that time, I wont be driving in sub 20° temps. So, I'm certain it will fix my problem till next winter:facepalm:
July 2019 build
45,000 miles, and now searching thru the forum for my transmission issue. When cold and jumping on the expressway, the trans stays in 5th waaay too long and won't upshift. I've heard trans fluid and/or throttle body. Going to the dealership to check trans fluid (since I'm not...