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"Rock steps" that are larger than what's shown in the video you linked (timestamp 8:30) is likely the primary reason I'm considering 40's, as 37's on a JT still necessitated the use of a winch in cases like the video I linked on page 5 (posed #70).

Thanks for the idea, I might just look into that, J&M Offroad is our local shop, however they are closed down until the whole medical pandemic passes., I'm not sure if they work with the nearby dealers though. As I've said before, my first jeep was a 1992 XJ Cherokee, this will be my second.I...

This is assuming we're talking about trying to make improvements for diff height, the reason for lifting it at all is better brakeover and departure angles. Using the above table as reference for frame height: 33=0 33 to 35 plus 2" lift = +3" 33 to 37 plus 2" lift = +4" 33 to 40 plus 4" lift =...

This is assuming we're talking about trying to make improvements for diff height, the reason for lifting it at all is better brakeover and departure angles.

Including the suspension work, wouldn't it be more like 3.5 - 4 inches difference? This is assuming a 2 inch lift for 37s and a 4-4.5 inch lift for 40s.

If I go with a JT instead of a JLU, it would be multi purpose. In addition to being the designated offroad vehicle, it would also be used for towing my grandfather's ski boat (over 4000lbs when trailer mounted), as well as considering the idea of getting a travel trailer that, with the size...

I'm curious if anyone else out there has gone through a dry period like I have of having to suspend my jeep license for about 10+ years, only to find entertaining the thought of experiencing the side-to-side rocking motion that is basically an iconic trait of a live-axle jeep's suspension once...

After reviewing some of the trails I've been on, I would say that my skill level is currently being capable of borderline moderate to difficult trails.

I want to finally have a vehicle capable of navigating the Rubicon Trail, which is actually quite close to where I currently live, and come out unscathed. The frontier was the only 4x4 I've driven that had independent front suspension. Both jeeps (the XJ and the LJ rental), as well as my dad's...

Thus the original question of which version to get: Get the sport and be able to get those upgrades that much sooner, or spend the extra cash upfront to have more immediate capability?

I'm leaning in the direction of the Rubicon so that I can have more offroad capability bone stock, regardless of what trim I get, the upgrades I would be getting for it would happen over a period of several years as my income won't allow me to dive in and immediately do everything to get it...

The whole reason I started the thread was to figure out which trim to get when I do buy. The only reason I have a prius instead of my frontier is because my old truck was having mechanical issues, and I was attempting to make uber work, which between gas and maintenance wasn't working out...

Two big reasons not to go with a power wagon: not a jeep, can't go topless.

Again, in places like around moab and other desert environments, use of a winch isn't always possible. I have seen how tall it would be with 40 inch tires and while yes it would be more challenging, I could still manage getting cargo in and out. The hitch issue can be solved by using one of...

I am not inexperienced, take a look at the photos of it in my garage page, the rear locker was required for some of the trails I took it on. I'm trying to expand on vehicle capability so I can tackle obstacles like what was shown in the vid without making being winched up a requirement, as I...

Stuff like what was captured in the video bellow is why I am looking at larger than 37 inch tires, as that is what the vehicle shown was equipped with:

Wouldn't the net cost be lower to spec the JT than to get a third vehicle?

What would your suggestion be on which order to do these upgrades in, as it would be in incremental stages as it can be afforded?

Mixed use is exactly why I'm looking at the JT over a JL, it needs to be a jack of all trades type vehicle, capable of towing, doing those Home Depot runs, and tackling the obstacles on the trails I would be taking it on without getting stuck, something I would probably do to some extent every...

While I'm willing to consider other options, I personally really like the factory option for the steel bumper. I also looked to see what options are available for aftermarket soft tops and failed to find anything for the JT. As far as the active safety group, couldn't the blind spot detection...