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I don't have the pics handy that I can post here right away, but I will try to post "before and after" pics when I get mine back from the shop. The quick and easy manual test (using one's hand) that was described in the TrailRecon video is good for giving an indication of a problem, but for full...

This is a bit long but please hear me out: When I first bought my JT Willys with the Tow Package (not MAX tow) in 2021 I stumbled over a photo of a JT with a BAD frame bend, and there was debate on whether that was a case of driver abuse or design flaw. I more or less came down on the "driver...

Being fully aware that you are genuinely asking for assistance, and I have no meaningful assistance to offer, I have to throw out a fully sarcastic comment...... There was a story going around the internet about the person that locked their keys in the car, and called the auto club to come and...

As Saltymedic mentioned, the older 3.6 had some issues, but the current generation has been a workhorse. Regular oil changes is the best insurance you can buy. If you don't mess with the engine and tranny you probably won't ever have a problem with either one - then you can save your frustration...

Not sure how your 2014 JKU is set up compared to my JT, but when I had that problem it was the auxiliary battery. Dealer replaced it and it has been fine since (PS, I don't like the auto stop-start feature, either and didn't mind it not working - but the fact that there was a problem "with...

I had the same exact issue at about 2 years of use and 17,000 miles. It was "sort of" intermittent until it threw a message that the auto stop-start was bad and needed attention. Took it to the dealer and they changed out the auxiliary battery under warranty. I recognize that the dealer makes...

There's Merus Adventure park up near Amarillo - but like others have said, you're just not going to find a lot of EASY ACCESS wheeling here in the Lone Star State. CO, AZ, NM, and UT yeah..... BUT WAIT - very few mention the Ozarks/Arkansas/MO.... pretty good overlanding up there but still not...

Three consistent items to consider: 1) It doesn't matter what you paid for it, and it ESPECIALLY doesn't matter what you spent building it afterward. Those upgrades mean nothing to the dealer. 2) Your mods are only worth anything to someone who wants a Jeep that is already built and exactly...

There are so many variables and combinations of tires/gears/load that suggesting "the best" option is a little bit like choosing tennis shoes - there is something for everyone and it is going to come down to what is most comfortable for YOU. I tow a teardrop behind my JT Willys, 3.6 gas, 4.88...

Congrats on the new Rubi - I've been tempted a time or two because the deals are soooo good right now. When I got my Willys new in Aug '21 there was no such thing as "a deal". But I've spent so much time and effort (and $$) building out my Willys that I'd lose all of that and then some to start...

As others have pointed out, there are many variables left out of your description. Also, WHERE you tow is a prime differentiator - I recently towed from TX to CO keeping my speed around 65mph and averaged about 14-15 during the transit. However when I got to CO and went over Monarch Pass I was...

I have a JT Willys - Echoing a lot of other responses, I have a Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit PLUS I upgraded to Fox shocks front and rear. The improvement is much better than I was hoping for. Like you I don't do any serious flex trails, but I overland a lot while towing a camp trailer. I run BFG...

I had a Diamondback SE on my Gladiator for over two years. I absolutely loved the lok, strength and versatility of the Diamondback. I was able to put my generator and water cans under the Diamondback, but only in certain parts of the bed, otherwise it interfered with the lid. It also kept me...

Follow-Up: I had been refraining from saying who installed the 4.88 gears until I had a chance to talk to them about my leak - So I took it over to the folks at Dallas Offroad and they got my JT on a rack to see what was happening - yep, it was the rear pinion seal. They covered the whole thing...

Thanks to all that have replied. It is leaking pretty bad and it is quite a mess underneath. I'm heading over to the shop that installed the 4.88 gears on Monday and we'll see what they say. I'll update the forum as it progresses.

HI All, I'm new to the forum, but I've had my 2021 Gladiator Willys 3.6L with auto trans since new. 2" lift, 35" KO2s, 4.88 Gears (added about 8 months ago), all suspension components upgraded including steering dampener, air bags in the rear springs. RSI Smart Cap, front and rear bumpers and a...