After doing a half-dozen Jeep Jamborees, we signed up for our first Rubicon July 2025. Am told Rubicon over the years has gotten a bit more difficult (steeper in places) due to all the traffic it gets. Gladys is my daily driver so yes i'm nervous but will feel great once we complete the trail...
This happened to my driver side visor, on the way to a Jeep Jamboree last year. Dealer repaired under extended warranty when i got back. Seems like it's a recurring issue.
I constantly dreamed of getting the Porsche until i regeared my manual JT with 5:13 ratio. Now, no need to dream of Porsche. No need for Hemi conversion, either.
This article on Usal Beach says driving on beach no longer allowed (but also says it doesn't get much attention from park staff):
https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/usal-beach/#google_vignette
Only spot i know of near NorCal is, as OP noted, Oceano Dunes. My post here includes a map of...
I can confirm similar improvement in highway fuel economy (close to 20mpg) after i upgraded to 37's and regeared to 5.13 (city is also slightly improved). I have heavy accessories. Also, stick.
Aside from the (admittedly miniscule) risk of fatal or severe injury from delay in acceleration to escape a sudden threat, added expense (for added components, added service, and added wear and tear to existing components) for dubious benefit, I just don't like the idea of routinely pressing a...
I recently got this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767F5DPJ?th=1
Actually picked it up at a local Home Depot due to delivery delays with Amazon.
Not a pure sine wave inverter, whatever that is, but worked fine with my coffee maker which is about all i plan to use it for.
1. 37's
2. Lift
3. Regear to 5.13
These are the most functionally important mods i've done.
Also, those of you with auto might want to switch to stick.