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Large and very heavy tires, yes. However, 50k miles is what I would expect out of brakes. Is that not normal? I like to slow down without the brake application when I can, so it isnt like I am really wearing them from fast braking. It could have been that 3hr offroad trail through mud and ruts...

What are folks on here recommending for replacement brakes? Mainly this should be a sticky for pads, but maybe rotors, calipers, and drum brakes. Dealership told me I'd need to replace brakes in 15k miles (when I brought in the vehicle for a look over at 35k miles), Im gonna assume they just...

During February I went to an automated (non-touchless) wash 3 times a week. No issues

Right, and Landcruisers have always cost way more. So, with added money, people should be able to raise Jeeps to LC toughness of old. And this thread (mostly) answered that was mostly possible. Still looking into the bit about axles being different

Right and that's where I think is a good middle ground. This thread was created because 30y later Jeeps done seem as...resilient/rugged as Landcruisers were. When I see an old LC, I think "tough as railroad ties!"

Neither do I, but stuff happens. Driving down a creek or flooded road due to emergency and suddenly the road dips further than you remember... Engine is the most important part. You can run muddy water-oil in the diffs for a little while and it's cheap and easy to replace. Transmission fluid, a...

And for my own reference later: Transmission Vent - 4799861AB (#3) Transmission breather tube (#1) Front Axle Vent 68463497AA (#6) Front Axle Vent Tube 68283292AD (#13) Odd how the front axle has a dedicated vent to connect the tube to but rear doesn't. Rear Axle Vent Bolt...

Right. I am thinking the breather tubes for diffs and transferfcase, which should be at 30" on a stock JT, should be fine once in water if submerged below 30". I'm talking worst-case scenario. They have been reported to be, and look to be, Gore membrane caps - let air pass, but not water. So...

None really, but it saves your engine should your passenger front dip down unexpectedly and/or you get stuck. Your vent tubes should still be fine but the snorkel buys you time from water getting sucked in from the unexpected depth increase

How do you seal against water getting in? Any particular references on the subject? Is there any downside such as compromising the retention power of the seal or adding to heat retention? Almost perfect, don't like how it can obstruct the view a bit, but love the below-hood install

What do you grease with? Just the ball joints? How often? How do you grease the JT OEM ball joints, as they are non-greasable?

Good point. Plus on what criteria are they deeming parts need replacing? What "problems" have they been experiencing? Good things to keep in mind. I am glad I picked up a Max Tow takeoff set (springs, shocks, lower control arms, sway bar links) from someone who almost immediately put on a...

No, they are different. As are the mounting brackets for halogen and led dlr/signals. So if you have halogen dlr/signal lights but got the fenders that are for the factory led ones, you wont be able to properly mount the fender flares.

What are the lubrication instructions? Bros have money for all those mods, friends with the shop, and the vehicle is their source of income. I would think because of that they do regular maintenance and take care of their rig. But, IF I dont know what proper maintenance is, maybe they dont...

The youtube channel "The Story Till Now" recently posted their 99th video on how they wore out their JT's suspension. They do have an aftermarket lift, run 37s, have a rack, do at least one video a week of going on some nice trails, and are a recovery/rescue vehicle for off-road mishaps in the...

Oh, and for my purposes, at 6250lbs gvwr, add 50% for stuck in mud past the axles, having to go up-hill, puts me at.... 6250(gvwr) x 1.5 (mire resistance) x 1.25 (slope resistance) x 1.25 (safety factor) puts me just under 15,000lbs! So at this point, winching to the fullest extent and using...

It should. I actually added an example and referenced my own experience with all the factors working against me lol

Often times I see folks (not here, elsewhere) not considering a lot of factors that affect recovery. From whether winching is better over yanking someone out, to loads and duration. Here is a good article (discussed after the winches) https://outdoorx4.com/stories/stuck-assessment-recovery-plan/...

I learned the speed/bow thing last week. I found 5mph kept the bow a nice smooth wave at about 25" of water, when the bow/water got a little turbulent I slowed down a smidge to get it back to being smooth

So in continuing my research into water fording, I had a thought regarding breather tubes. The breather tubes are for venting gas pressure in the differentials, transfer case, and transmission. Focusing on the differential breathers: they are to ensure that when water hits a hot differential...