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Unless the Jeep Engineering makes changes it will not be available if ESS is switched off. And, I agree. I would like to see eTorque applied to low range engine RPM use

It's a "high pinion" D30. The pinion drives off the coast side of the ring gear. This makes it much stronger than a low pinion D30. Bravo for the larger gusseted C's. I too look forward to a detailed breakdown of all the front and back axle options What is labeled as a D35 has nothing to do...

It's really a matter of how long your money will last. It generally takes me multiple years. Save money, Spend, replace/add new parts, Save money again I set goals. I always add/update protection first, (Skid plates, rock rails, bumpers). Then I take the Jeep out and use it before I set my...

My 2008 JKU had the 3.8 that was matted to a horrible automatic transmission choice. I still blame the automatic tranny for most of the doggy traits this combination exhibited. I traded it off for my current 2011 QC 4x4 1500 w/ Hemi and 3.92 gears. I still smile every time I punch the gas

I had lockrites, front and rear, in my YJ. Manual trans. I had to make more than one run to the data center in response to late night calls where no one else could make it in. When it iced, and we do get ice storms, I would often drive with the right wheels on the shoulder of the road. My...

There's no option for "both". Wife currently has a 2012 JK. I plan on getting a JLU. Mostly, because I need the extra passenger and cargo capacity. About a year after I purchase the JLU wife will be due to trade in her JK. I would be very surprised if she did not get a JL. I would be equally...

Go out to the RAMTRUCK web site an price a new base model RAM QC. Of course, this is a list price. It's still sticker shock! They're as high as a base JLU Rubicon. I expect the new JT will be similar in initial price. I too am in the same boat you are. This issue I having is how short the bed...

When traveling, for work, a couple months ago I rented a brand new Grand Cherokee with the ESS. Unless you were paying attention, you largely did not notice the ESS functions. The situation where I did notice it was when I was traveling fairly fast, (45mph), and came to a quick stop. It almost...

Considering soft top only. I want to actually drive a soft top to see how well it seals out external wind and noise. Especially, at highway speed on a windy day. Four wheeling, for me, implies dealing with lots of trees. Easy to take the soft top down or, as I do, simply pull out plastic side...

I would like to actually have real military paint. Light brown sand or military green. Makes no difference to me. Having military grade heavy duty paint would not show scratches from tree branches. It would also be easier to touch up and/or match paint

I'm ok with the location of the windshield wipers. Should I ever drop the windshield wiper removal should not be an issue. Should they have been located in the windshield I would have had wiring concerns. In other words, how long the wiring would survive before it started to decompose. I...

I, for one, am very impressed with how clean the underside is. Does not appear to have a lot to hang up on rocks, logs or otherwise. As for the rear shock mounts. I need to wheel it first to decide what action might, or might not, be needed. It appears the rear shock mounts will get some level...

I had a 2008 JKU sport w/ 3.8 V6 3.73 gears and 33 inch tires. It was totally unable to maintain even 55 mph through the Colorado 4 lane mountain passes. I sold it shortly after and got a QC 4x4 Ram 1500 Hemi w/ a 3.92 gear. I'm actually excited about the Pentastar V6. I recently drove a brand...

Turbo, at some point, will need to be rebuilt. Not cheap. Simply web search the Ford truck turbo. Many are needing a turbo rebuild at 80-100K miles. I'm also sticking with the 3.6 for increased reliability due to less moving parts and less strain on the engine. Diesel is a different question...

Every Jeep I've had have been manual transmissions. Even my 94 Cherokee 4.0 was a manual. I replaced my 89 YJ, (258), tranny with a T-18 out of a one ton Ford. It did have a 6.29:1 first. I used a T-18 bell housing out of a junkyard 258 CJ w/ T-18, (These did not have the Granny first) The JL...

Dana 35. Likely a 7.5 inch ring gear. Coupled with 35's. First time a rear tire is airborne and hits the ground the ring gear is toast

Standard rear axle is a Dana 35!!??? Are you kidding me? It make the Rubicon the only choice. Now for the transmission. The manual 5.13 first looks very tempting

Rock Rails that will accept a Hi-lift jack without damage to the JL body. Second, Good thick skid plates

Is it just me, or am I seeing a 12 bolt axle?

I live in Kansas. I've owned a CJ7, YJ and a TJ with soft tops only. The YJ soft top was 100% improvement over the CJ. Same said for the TJ vs the YJ. I currently have a 2012 JK with a hard/soft top. In Kansas, we too get the same polar winds. Straight down from the Dakota's and Minnesota. If...