Thanks for the info. I checked the suspension chart over on the Wrangler Forum. I'm surprised at the shock variations for shocks that are intended for the same target. The measurement bears out what you wrote about Metalcloak. BTW, Metalcloak Red is not listed on the chart...
I've heard before that you need a new front driveshaft when a JL or JT lift reaches 3". Is this because of accelerated wear, or do the angles quit working? FWIW, my stock driveshaft is not the normal type Ujoint, but more of a CV design. Also, my 2020 gladiator has a front axle disconnect...
I have never read of someone having problems caused by stop/start after switching to one battery.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/have-you-had-any-battery-or-electronics-trouble-after-switching-to-just-one-battery.140959/
Sorry you are having such a struggle. You are not the first one to have this experience. That is one of the reasons I think the design of the Jeep stop/start/battery system is poor. I shared this link in my first post on this thread. The title of the post starts with "Peace of Mind at...
I do not know the answer to the remote start question. I'd expect that a "remote start" is the same as an "operator-initiated" start.
If it were me, I'd be inclined to delete the aux battery by disconnecting (and insulating the end) the negative battery cable for the aux battery at the main...
This drawing, from member Jebiruph, is one I refer to when participating in threads like these. This is the best illustration I have seen regarding the Jeep dual battery system.
You need to determine if you are having battery problems, charging problems, or system problems. I suggest...
You will not need 3 days for the White Rim. Plan for 2 and do something else on the extra day. A trip out to Chicken Corners would be a good idea.
White Rim is an easy trail. You do not need 37" tires for White Rim.
Study the park rules. There are some things like "no pets" and "a pot to...
"I assumed aux battery had gone bad" - poor assumption
"OBD shows battery voltage 14.5" - this is charging voltage. To measure true battery voltage, the batteries have to be separated, you have to wait until the surface change bleeds off, and then you measure each battery individually. One...
I wrote this in 2023:
The Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) is not smart. It is just a sensor.
The Smart Alternator is dumb. When it is winter (cold), it just charges along at 14.5-14.7, regardless of the state of charge of the battery.
The Jeep 2 battery system is effectively just one battery...
Problems like yours is a big part of what drove me to using a single battery.
Peace of mind at last! Replaced main battery with a premium H7/Group 94 battery | Jeep Gladiator (JT) News, Forum, Community - JeepGladiatorForum.com
It's possible to average 70mph (including stops), but it is impossible to do legally. Here is a GPS readout where the objective was to complete the course in 24 hours. Note the "Overall Average" and the top speed. FWIW, this was a ride in the state of Nevada. Obviously, the route was...
Jax - San Diego - Jax. May 2002. I haven’t thought about this in years. Youse guys are sending me back in time. Note: day 3 was cut short by a dust/wind storm. Day 4 was tough.
This discussion is morphing a little to driving practices (instead of route advice). Most of my long-distance driving has been on a motorcycle and was done to meet time targets. Besides that, I have crossed the country several times pulling a camper or driving a camper pulling a Jeep. The...
North GA is full of forest roads and wheeling opportunities. There are a three adventure routes across the area, the Chattahoochee BDR, the GA Traverse, and the Smokey Mountains 500. The routes overlap a little but between the 3 they cover most of non-paved places to explore with your Jeep...