Welcome, Joe! Although I can't account for your taste in Jeep colors, my daughter is also a dancer so you guys have something in common ??
(sorry, couldn't resist)
I have competitive dancer/cheerleader and two hockey players in my house, so getting out for trail rides is always a challenge...
I like your final build... seems solid. When you say "stock LCAs" do you mean the ones that came with the MOPAR kit, or the original ones from the factory?
Is just the stabilizer flipped or the draglink?
Have you taken your 2021 to an actual dealer? I found the online prices and KBB are not representative of the used car market. When I traded in my 2018 JLUR I was offered something like $36k from Carmax and KBB showed it at $37k. I took it to the dealer and was offered $42k on the spot...
I have a manual... there is a hole in the firewall near the brake booster that is used for the washer fluid extension on the JL hard tops. Since we don't have washer/wipers this hole should be available to you as well.
Here's my JL post on the topic...
That's a clean look. I also thought about 90° terminal crimps on the ends and coming up from the bottom of the switch, then placing it directly on top of my plate near the remote harness.
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Agreed!
I meant constant cruising at +3000RPM, like on the highway in 5th gear at 85 (which, admittedly, is rare...). I also used to sit in 3rd gear a lot on "normal" roads at 45-55 in my JL because it was fun... then realized the pump was running hard all that time.
I don't think anyone has...
Just be careful cruising above 3000 RPM as the 2-stage oil pump kicks into "high gear". I don't know what the long term effects are of running the pump/pressure that high.
Oh yeah, I forgot about the storm (PTSD?). I actually got stuck in Connecticut overnight because of that. Was supposed to be home Fri AM, didn't get home until Sat afternoon. Missed my trip to Athens...
Have you looked at adjustable UCA's? Looks to me that your lift is pushing the pinion angle pretty far down... UCA's could help.
EDIT: you posted your comment right before I hit "Save" on mine... I think pulling the LCA's back or pushing the UCA's forward (or both) to correct caster would...
Finished my stealth (relocated solenoid) install last night... still working on what to do with the main switch, I may go 400A continuous-duty solenoid, but for now this is it:
I basically built a plate using a 1/8" thick plastic sheeting and some L-brackets for the lid. The solenoid is...
Decision was easy for me... I wanted an MT so I only get one engine option :)
Good luck... this thread will likely explode with religious-worthy debate.
I ordered a snatch block over a month ago that was "In Stock" (to get free shipping on the flashlight holder ?)... The snatch block has no ETA still...