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That's a bummer, because it's technically feasible to have both a LSD and a mechanical locker in the same differential.

Yes. 1. Transfer case - an electronically controlled clutch pack that varies slip/lock up, vs an old-school on-off mechnically locking transfer case. 2. CV axles in the front. See my previous post. 3. Comes with a limited slip rear differential (as do all diesels, max tows, and available as on...

I had to choose between a diesel, a manual, or AWD (selec-trac). I chose the diesel but I want all 3 on the same vehicle gosh darn it!

It's a bit more than standard part-time 4wd binding, which as others have noted is caused by locking the front to the rear which have a speed differential in the turn. No, Jeep has also blessed this vehicle with cheap old U-joints in the front driveshafts, which additionally adds crow hop when...

I've had a chance now to drive these through just about every kind of winter condition. Overall verdict: a bit better than brand new Wildpeak A/Ts in all conditions, but not a top tier snow tire. Of course much better than worn A/Ts. Deep dry snow: great Packed snow: great Slush: okay (I think...

Okay so I ended up buying the GT Radial IcePro SUV3 and would like to share what I believe is valuable information with other folks looking for snow tires. For starters, searching for snow tires in this truck is tough because the stock tire sizes basically lead you straight to Load Range E snow...

Years ago I did the same thing to the center blocks of a set of BFG KM2s, but they never dry rotted afterwards. It's a fair amount of labor but I do agree its a big improvement for mud terrains in snow and helps on wet pavement too. The A/T3WS already have a ton of sipes though, not sure you can...

While I know this seems like a "no shit sherlock" observation I'm making, these tires don't LOOK worn down at all, and ~10/32nds tread depth is what a lot other tires start at. I have a set of stock sport rims and tires I'd been planning to convert to a dedicated winter setup as soon as I got...

A decently long drive in snow this morning confirmed what I was worried might occur: the stock 285/70R17 Wildpeaks no longer have the same traction they did for the first two winters. Here is the current state of my tires: Miles driven on tires: 33,723 Tread depth: 9/32" in the middle 11/32"...

How noticeable was the stud noise? Haven't really found any feedback on that from Gladiator owners, and I've got an opportunity to buy Hakka 9 SUV studded at a very good price. I currently have and have had low to the ground 2wd commuter cars with studs where the stud noise is pretty bad, which...

Does anyone have experience with the GT Radial IcePro SUV 3 or the IcePro LT3 snow tires? My stock Falken Wildpeaks are getting up there in miles and on the first snowfall this year I'm noticing the traction isn't what it used to be. A bit budget constrained this year, and I noticed that the...

It’s more that I don’t want to uninstall large bumper lights when I’m towing in the middle of summer.

Okay that is rad. Pretty darn spendy but what an awesome solution!

I too have tried some heated prayers for visibility in high pressure situations :LOL: ?

Stevens Pass, so same same, but different. Bumper lights would need to be pretty small for me due to the diesel cooling issue. Seems like up top is the prevailing recommendation. Gotta be easily removable for summer though.

To address a few questions: ORACLElights: This issue isn't the ambient temperature, it's the rate of snowfall driving directly into the recessed headlight bucket with nowhere to go. Conditions were maybe 25 F but 6"/hr snowfall. I sadly don't have a picture of the headlight in these conditions...

Good to hear. Maybe I'll just order the stock CV axles and take the plunge on a swap. I usually try to not be the guinea pig but I haven't found any threads here or on JL forums of people doing this swap before.

Hi there, I've got two questions: 1) Do cowl lights impact fuel economy? I'd guess no but aerodynamics can be a complex and counterintuitive thing and I'm hoping a fellow data nerd out there has measured the impact ?. 2) Recommendation for a good pencil (spot?) light with a yellow tint? Prefer...

So, as I head into my second winter living in a mountain town with abundant snowfall, facing the prospect of many daily transfer case shifts to avoid crow hop, I have to ask again if anyone has yet tried swapping in the stock CV joints for the stock U-joints? My warranty is expired this time...

HA! You posted this while I was writing my message. These are the exact boards I have, they are great.