We'll disagree on much of this. AMW swaps use federally compliant exhaust/emissions, not California, and California is very specific about that. And as far as donor vehicle, again, the language is specific; an OBD II vehicle requires an engine from an OBD II donor vehicle of the same or later...
I would suggest no, in so far as an AMW, or similar company, engine conversion. The plain language of the "engine change" requirements in the California "Smog Check Reference Guide" would seem to make it impossible without CARB exemption. And I can't find any "engine kits" that have been...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/jeep-gladiator-jt-service-and-repair-manual-free-online.78333/post-1279663
This still works as of a bit ago. Once downloaded, there's a file titled, "ENGINE PERFORMANCE 3.6L Emissions Control". It has a diagram of the EVAP component locations...
It has the potential to. I think it just depends on how hard you plan on crawling your gladiator. How tall of a lift you run and how much flex you can get out of it is a factor in whether or not the teraflex high angle CV will solve your problem.
I have not bite the bullet on the front driveshaft as of yet. Very mild off roading at this point so no binding in the boot area. I will likely go with the Teraflex high angle Rzzepa CV joint replacement. I have zero vibrations at this point and have no plans to add any.
I have 5:13 gears in it...
This adapter?
https://www.oraclelights.com/collections/2020-2023-jeep-gladiator-jt-products/products/oracle-2020-jeep-gladiator-plug-play-h4-headlight-wiring-adapter-pair
Is your 7.2 caster estimate in keeping the AEV caster washers set at max? Perhaps the Mopar extended LCA caster could be mitigated by adjusting the AEV caster washers down?
Otherwise consider a set of adjustable LCAs. Clayton is good to work with, as is Rock Krawler and Metal Cloak.