Welcome to the Jeep world from the great state of West Virginia. Cobleskill is all far north I have been. I hear upstate has some beautiful country.
I would mirror what f33d said especially first starting out. These trucks are very capable stock, but if you're saying you won't offroad and...
Fed Ex just delivered my Voodoo recovery rope and soft shackle this past week. I am pairing it with a tow strap and clevis stored under the back seat. The tow strap can be used as a bridle between the tow hooks on the bumpers.
I had similar results changing diff fluid two weeks ago: dark oil and metal shavings coating the magnet on the rear; honey-colored with less metal shavings, but still covering the magnet on the front. I was at ~2k miles on the odometer. I replaced with 85w-140 synthetic.
I ordered Rough Country neoprene seat covers wanting something somewhat inexpensive for the rear seat for child seats to rest on (and to protect from the ensuing onslaught of my boys' messes). They get the job done, but I am not impressed with fitment/quality.