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I tech'd a lot of cars at track day events over the years. Since I had a split-beam torque wrench that I enjoyed using I often ended up torquing dozens of cars a day. The number of lugs that were clearly undertorqued was remarkable (at least to me). I probably should do it on a schedule (and...

I read several years ago (maybe in Automotive News) that the pandemic had created a permanent shift in dealership models. That shift being far more vehicle ordered, and much less lot stock (of new models) other than a few of each so folks can look at them. Without commenting on the ultimate...

I apologize I didn't read this whole thread. JK owner (Rubicon, 35's, with lots of other mods, wheel it hard), and rented a JL 4XE Willy's for a quick two day trip--turned it in today. I loved it. My only complaint was during a multi-point turn in a slot canyon the turbo kicked in and spun...

Another random comment. I currently have KO2's on a JK, and had Duratracs before. Lots of experience (on other vehicles) with Blizzaks, Ice-X's, etc. Neither the KO2's nor the Duratracs are the equal of true snow tires on snow, and I think the Duratracs are better for the first 5K miles or...

And here is one thing I think folks don't get. Lotsa folks support infrastructure that people don't always think about but that does effect quality of life (think great product selection in grocery stores, medical care/providers, robust trades-plumbing, HVAC, auto repair and service). My...

I don't post here much (drive a JK, not a JL). I've been to Moab (and the surrounding areas) a half a dozen times in the past 7 years. I think this is a 5% problem (or 10%, or 15%--pick your percentage). There are littering, obnoxious, idiot hikers, bikers, ATVers, Jeepers, hunters...

LOD rock sliders on my JKUR. They are heavy but they required (IIRC) drilling and tapping 5 holes on each side (in addition to messing around with where they should be in relation to the skidplates. Laying on the ground trying to drill a vertical hole into the frame rail is tough. I finally...

I haven't read of this happening, but to cover another possibility consider carrying a few valve cores and and valve core removal tool (both are light, cheap, etc). Stealing a valve core prevents you from just using a pump to re-inflate the tire, and if you are the perp it is faster than...

5. I like the idea of my spare being similar age, wear, etc. to the other 4. And when I've replaced tires (twice now) I buy 5 (of course I went 31 to 33 to 35--but when my current set wears out, I'll replace all 5).

Yep, in a heartbeat. My current '15 JKUR is Copper Brown.

I looked into a color match (not String Grey) a few years ago. While the two shops I talked to could do a match and print a custom color, they both stated that there would be "drop out" areas that wouldn't be present on a "from the factory" (like 3M) standard color. They also said this "drop...