Thanks. No movement or sound at 80 mph. The high speed desert cross winds have no effect on the set-up, as well.
My main goal with this set-up was to eliminate some of the desert trail dust, which was entering the OEM intake and fouling up my air filter, which I clean after every weekly run...
At 2-1/2 years, I think that I have everything that I need on my JL. It has been a great learning experience, as I slowly added things based on our weekly runs out on the dirt. Like my 1979 Bronco XLT Ranger, this one will be a keeper. Initially, I included my daughter's name on the FCA lifetime...
The SPOT is an excellent unit! I used one for a couple of years until I switched over to the DeLorme inReach Explorer, which is now Garmin. I will use this current legacy unit until it is no longer supported.
For the amount of off roading that I do, I hated the fact that my 35" spare tire and wheel were attached to my tailgate.
Thus the long wait for what I initially wanted and to mount the spare to suit my needs and requirement. Now, I can hang a 37" set-up properly.
Prior to either touring on my bagger, hiking, Jeeping, I send my Garmin map share link, routes, and lodging locations to my 2 kids. I have been using an inReach Explorer since 2015. Aside from the monthly GPS fee, I also subscribe to an annual rescue/recovery plan.
The noted is addition to a CB...
I have been riding on E rated 35" Cooper STT Pros for the past 23K miles. These suit my off road needs. I have not noticed sacrificing any on road ride comfort . . . But then again, I did not purchase a Jeep for a plush ride.
Have always rotated all 5 tires at 5,000 mile intervals since new. My Cooper STT Pros take a beating out on the dirt. After some 23K miles on this set, all 5 are wearing evenly. Installed the said after 14K miles on the OEM KO2s.
At 37,XXX miles, have yet to have the noted issue. The front and rear lockers are used on a regular basis out here in the desert in various 4L scenarios.