Within the last day or two, I saw a video that brought up an excellent point. When going into the 5.13 to 5.3x range, you're giving up significant pinion strength. A mechanic was indicating he has never had to repair a 4.10-4.88 (I think) gear set and he's repairing 5.xx almost exclusively.
Dana Spicer has been in business and provided parts and complete units to manufacturers for how many decades? I'm not opposed to using newer manufactures, but on this expensive of an upgrade without question D/S would be my first choice.
If I'm broken down 1500 miles from home, I'll take...
Luckily, the only time my butt complains is if I eat Mexican food that's been sitting out too long or years ago when I learned my lesson at Golden Corral.
I think the draw, no pun intended is the flexible nature of the panel, electronics have been sorted out and it's sold as a package. Hook it up and forget it.
The Cascadia setup is only 30 watts, but again, easy set up...and your done.
It's obvious why the Rubicon model has a smaller panel...
The cylinders are protected as long as you have a good air supply. To protect is as easy as adding a couple of fittings and running some airline to relocate the air filters. Additionally, there are electronics and fan in between the cylinders that you may have an issue with if not protected...
Unless you're needing the money, I'd strongly recommend keeping it or any parts you upgrade. Life happens and if you damage the part and can't justify a repurchase at least you have the stock part to get you by. Also, If you end up selling the vehicle either for an upgrade or again if life...
I've been in the insurance business for almost 20 years. Not once has this been a factor other than who goes on the check. What I've said hundreds of time is if you're going to upgrade...during a repair is the time to do it, but it's not at the Ins. Co's expense.
Unless there's a stipulation...
did you get the standard or the .188 wall thickness? Also, the black strip below the door and above the rubi rail...what is it and where did you get it? Looks like a good option for those of us that don't want to drill the sheet
metal!
Looks Great! Exceptionally well proportioned. Gotta have some specks please.
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Wheel with back spacing
More photos to include something taken looking down the side showing poke front and rear.
Anything else you'd like to add.
Thanks in advance.