I always put them back in. Seems like the doors would pop out in event of a frontal collision without the bolts. If they add any structural rigidity to the cab, it’s worth the extra 5 mins to put them back to me.
Had a 6 speed JLU that I traded for my Gladiator. The 6 speed in the Gladiator would be an absolute hoot. One of the smoothest sticks I’ve had. If I didn’t need the towing capacity I would’ve gone manual in a heartbeat.
Yes, in 4hi and 4lo, when the surface is not slippery enough, binding in the transfer case will cause bucking and wheel hop. Can happen off road with grass and other surfaces that do not give enough. Definitely switch to 2hi when this is occurring. It should say 4H in the display by the tach...