Highly unscientific here, but looking at wheel options on Quadratec's site, the steel wheels appear to be lighter than the alloy Rubicon wheels (30 pound shipping weight vs. 31)
*note the steel wheel isn't the exact Mopar wheel you get with the Sport, just one I found on Quadratec that seems...
Just ordered my wife a JL... There was nothing on the lot, and one that was in transit we tried to purchase, signed the paperwork, just to find out it had sold while we were looking over the paperwork.
I know there's an inventory shortage everywhere, but c'mon. Jeep sells every Wrangler they...
I've owned a lot of overpriced sunglasses, but strangely my favorite pair so far has been a pair of Armani Exchange. Perfect level of tint where I could see still when it wasn't bright out, yet the polarization was great. Rubberized frame that was comfortable and didn't scratch... Now I just...
Let us know how it works out for you.
I have the same engine/transmission as you, however it's an Unlimited, but my math showed I should go with 4.10 when I go up to 35", but honestly even with the stock 31" tires on, I feel like I could use a bigger ratio than the stock 3.45 as I pretty much...
Shouldn't be a problem, the torque wasn't that high on them and they aren't in an awkward location, so it's not like you're stuck making 1/4 turns while racking your knuckles against a cross member. A ratchet should be fine.
I second the interest from the OP.
I imagine it behaves similar to a Detroit locker, which means when you're cruising around in 2WD it will remain disengaged up front, but as soon as you're in 4WD and apply throttle it should engage and lock your front axle. Really simple passive system rather...
Btw, I did change the diff fluids since that original post, and it was incredibly easy. I was expecting to need to remove the covers and have a huge mess and have to replace a gasket... but it was as simple as unbolting a drain plug, wrapping the threads in thread sealing tape, putting the drain...
It's pretty easy, just 4 bolts. I used an impact driver and got it off in less than 30 seconds and it went back on about that quick.
You don't have to remove it, but I think you'll find it's a lot easier to access everything if you just get it out of the way.
Love the wheels and tires! Mind sharing what wheels those are? (I suppose I could look around and see if you posted that somewhere else but I'm a tad lazy)
My wife and I are similar in age, make half your income and comfortably afforded a nice 3 bedroom house with a detached garage that has a loft above it in a desirable suburb of Charlotte, NC, 15 minutes from the city. Weather is great. We're 2 hours from the mountains and 3 hours from the ocean...