They're basically clevite joints with a free rotating metal sleeve to help remove the bind found in stock control arms. Just like clevite bushings if you flex a lot the joints will wear and crack. Age also plays a role but 3 years seems short to me.
It could be rockers and lifters, but the updated design of the pug has been having cam quality issues more than just rocker and lifter so you may want to have cams for bank 2 ready.
Id probably try the spark plugs first and maybe it's just a bad plug?
The front fenders are already fully ppf'd if they are painted unless it's changed but this was the case in 21 and 22. The rears have the little patches of ppf.
Most people don't change to a free rotating control arms or loosen the stock control arms so they end up binding and not letting it really droop I've found.
Splined sockets are thin wall and the nuts are thinner so you can use aftermarket wheels with less back spacing and smaller pockets. I actually love the splined nuts, easy to get on and off and stay looking good longer, just need to make sure you have the key
Gorilla lug nut keys? I've...
I was wondering if someone would recommend this as it's what I always do. I heard on youtube jeep is going to use a flat head or pry bar to put a v8 in the gladiator from the factory
1} Connect the sgw bypass and your by adapter to the cables.
2) set the car to run but not on (so hit the start button twice with out pressing the brake)
3) connect jscan and buy a vin so it unlocks for you
4) go to adaptations and in there will be different modules one of them lets you turn...
Seems like it may not be the cooler but it could be the seals got pinched on the install, that's pretty common unfortunately. Have you checked your rear main seal? Those are pretty common in JL/JTs, I've had mine changed 3 times under warranty.
I'd be thinking about using some leak detection...
Just did this on my JK and I used the upgraded Mopar plastic housing instead of the aluminum dorman that still uses the figure 8. The most common leak is the seals as long as you do your own oil changes and don't over torque the housing.
Its all perspective I guess. Never really seemed that absurd to me, they feed you (on most of them), organize the event get access to the trails, give discounts on lodging, and get you expert trail guides, and guarantee you'll get off the trails. None of thats cheap and 1000 bucks doesn't seem...