Do they make an LSD for the front? I searched around and I think I found one by Eaton but I wasn't sure If it was rear only
Yes to the LCA skids. No on the diff skids, they reduce ground clearance, if anything I would go with diff covers.
If you are going to air down, you'll need a compressor to air back up... I like the automatic deflators, their only drawback is setting them the first time. For recovery, get a couple soft shackles along with your recover strap (DO NOT get straps with hooks!), be sure to carry a hitch pin to use as well (loop strap/soft shackle around pin in the receiver).
Not sure what the Sport has, but I know the skids on my Overland didn't seem to be much more than sheet metal or cover up some of the vulnerable parts. You might want to crawl under there to see just what's there now, paying attention to the oil pan, exhaust crossover pipe, gas tank and transmission.
I've pivoted my Overland around on those stock plates a few times, and have not had issues. Most parts under the truck are tucked up and protected by the frame... Yes, slide under the Jeep so you know where everything is, this will help you make better line decisions to avoid crunching something.
Yeah and it officially sucks when you do the ride of shame getting pulled down the mountain...
Sport skids are next to nothing honestly, get you a decent engine/transmission skid at the minimum, it will keep tree branches from jumping up and hitting your transmission lines... Ask me how I know and I'll show you the bill from a new transmission...
Soft shackles are beautiful! Also remember that the force needed to pull you out is exponentially greater than the weight of the truck.
Not for sure about this. But read through this thread, I haven't read the whole thing. https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/truetrac-finally-released-for-the-jl.105309/ In my opinion you want a TrueTrac LSD cause it doesn't use clutches so no wear. My understanding is the clutch packs will wear even in 2wd because Jeep uses an axle disconnect, which has one side spinning all the time.
We suggest you take care of some winter safety things first just to make sure you and your car are prepared. We wrote a blog post on it if you want to skim it, but in general just make sure your car is nature ready and that you have an emergency kit.
Definitely will check that out. Thanks!
Mostly local stuff so more forest and mud with some rocks mixed in. I plan on keeping this truck for a very long time so eventually want to upgrade axels and lockers and take to Moab and Rubicon later on in a couple years.
Most replies are giving you good advice. Iād add a hitch skid as very inexpensive protection. Itāll help immensely. Mine never comes off unless Iām towing.
