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The trucks with tow package all have the same hitch, so it's actually just 10% of the tow rating. Has nothing to do with the hitch itself, but that they want 10% of the trailer weight on the tongue at max weight. You'll need a WD hitch to achieve this properly, and weigh on scales to verify...

I went the opposite way and built a rubicojave - just added the shocks. Fixes the under damped shock issue the rubicon has - especially in the rear. No plans to jump it so not worried about the frame (and I tow with it so want the higher rating) - the shocks are a definite upgrade and lifted the...

Didn't put them in (yet). Will probably put a 1mm sleeve in as I don't plan to jump it...

I kept the rubi springs, have not done the fronts yet. It raised the rear a little bit static and I just hooked my camper to it to move it around and it was significantly higher than with the old shocks, so these appear to have significantly higher pressurization in them when compressed. They...

I have an April '19 build 2020 rubicon with stock steering box, works fine. It wandered a bit when brand new but I think it was the tires more than anything, after about 5k miles it settled in and has stayed that way. 47k miles now.

Swapped shocks...

I've always felt the rear was under damped on my rubicon, so a full mojave spring/shock setup showed up on fb with 1200 miles and a decided to give it a try. Just did the rear shocks for now and so far it's exactly what I wanted. Similar ride but no more bobbing up and down in the rear on big...

I traded my JL in and sold my pickup when I got the gladiator, so no. I kept the 8' utility trailer I had with the JL for the odd occasion I need a bigger bed - mainly its been used for dump runs and the like. The tow rating of my Silverado was only 500lbs more than the gladiator, so I'm not...

I believe only damage the jtrs that did it had (even with some inexperienced journalists, but good spotters) was a few crushed tailpipes. You will, obviously, scrape the skids but that's what they're for. The rubicon is no overlanding trip tbh - that's hard core rock crawling - so I really...

Those stock non rubi 2 doors on stock rubber are nowhere near as capable as a stock JTR. It's an unfair comparison, but in the other direction - coming from someone that has had both. A JTR rubi needs nothing to rock crawl - it can complete the rubicon trail stock. It's honestly overkill for...

Did you get any update on this? I need to take mine in for the misfire recall and would love to get my rear locker working in 4hi. I confirmed it doesn't currently work. I have a very early (April '19) build jtr and had to get the selective tire fill update as well.

Rubicon with tow package already has literally everything the max tow package has (and more), so it's not incorrect imo. The max tow package basically uses the rubicon axles and both have the upgraded cooling and alternator. The rubicon has a slightly lower tow rating because it has...

Go on Cragslist or fb marketplace and grab a used coleman stove. Get a medium sized cast iron skillet and a combo spatula/knife. That will let you cook 80% of things with little hassle or expense if you know your way around a stove. Add a cast iron lid and you up it to almost 90% as you can...

Yeah, I have a brake controller on the under dash panel, will stick with that.

Doesn't make much sense if I have to relocate the power port given I use it fairly often for various things.

In the US maybe, but not worldwide, which is where most of the big auto companies play. That also ignores that american car companies don't lead small suv sales, either. So we basically only lead 1/3 the domestic market, mostly because other car companies don't bother with big suvs and trucks...

American cars are not really very good and are a dying breed because they rarely measure up to the competition. Ford is down to just the mustang, Dodge makes the charger and challenger. GM makes mostly rental fleet cars. We can't compete with any foreign compact, mid sized, or luxury cars. All...

This guy gets it. Only thing I'll add is tie goes to american, otherwise you're rewarding mediocrity. Basically how we ended up with the awful american cars of the 80s - Sometime in the early 70s they realized they could churn out crap and still sell on brand alone. 2 decades of that and the...

Hauled some big lumber around.

The fronts are the ones that make a big difference.