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AEV uses a 5.2" backspace to run 35s and 37s. Any more than that and you will be sticking out further than needed with 33s. But something in the 5.2-4.75 range will give lots of options for tire upgrades in the future as well. Quadratech has some very nice options of their self branded wheels...

I found some good info here: https://www.tpmsdirect.com/TPMS_Sensor_Batteries_a/850.htm " Tire pressure monitoring sensors are usually powered by a 3-volt lithium ion battery. Some TPMS sensors use a 1.250-volt nickel metal hydride battery. The battery is encased in the sensor's molded plastic...

Thats a very good point. Its a 2013. So the TPMS is almost 10 years old. Does the TPMS have batteries in them? How do they send a signal.

I didn't realize everyone was disabling this. I guess that's an option. Although I have to admit, I kind of like how easy it is to check tire pressure when its right there on the dash. If I was ordering a new Jeep and had to pay extra for TPMS I would never pay extra for it. So from that...

I am in the process of installing a new AEV 3.5" lift alonq with new wheels and tires. Since I will not need my old wheels and tires I could either sell them or use them as winter tires. However, I would like to have the TPMS in my new wheels. Is it best to have the old TPMS pulled out of the...

I have a '13 that I had to flush the heater core. Check to see if the drivers side is cooler than the passenger side. If you find the driver side is cooler then you might need to flush the heater core. I did my flush the way this guy did. But I didn't put in the filter he talks about.

You are correct that raising the center of gravity will be detrimental to handling. But in the case of the AEV lift it is benificial because it allows them to raise the trackbar up front without compromising suspension travel. Its the geometry improvements that enhances performance despite...

Not entirely true. Raising the track bar will also raise the roll center, (not to be confused with the center of gravity). Raising the roll center raises the point at which the body rotates around. Thus it has less body roll. Raising the trackbar will also bring the trackbar and drag link...

What size tire and lift is in your picture above? I have considered sticking with the 2.5" lift, but my understanding is that the 3.5" actually handles and drives better due to raising the front trackbar with the high steer kit.

The biggest drawback of the AEV that keeps me looking at the Teraflex is the the obstructed view. The second thing I like about the Teraflex is their is a mounting bracket specifically for Maxxtrax. The AEV offers a bracket for things like the high lift, but I have no interest in carrying a...

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Teraflex carrier. That is good to know. I was leaning in that direction, but now wonder if the AEV is the better option.

Thanks for the input and photo. I was looking into installing a camera and connecting it to the factor 430n radio. I think the Teraflex carrier keeps the tire a little lower and its one advantage of that carrier. But I really like how the AEV is tied into the frame and not the body. PS (I...

For the past 3-4 years I've been dreaming of a new JL. Since the first spy shots started to hit the internet I was sure that was my next Jeep. I never really liked the JK. I always thought they were ugly and things like the fenders and grill in particular just didn't look right. The JL fixed...

Yeah, I have no worries about the Recon. My concerns would be if I found a deal on an older JK with the standard JK axle. Putting aside the Recon, which is the better axle, the old JK or the JL

Ouch. I had read that the JL has some axle issues but I thought it was at the Front Axle Disconnect (FAD). That is the first picture I have seen of one broken. So what is worse, the JL axle or the JK axle? That is the key point that has me looking for a Recon.

Good confirmation that I need the 4.10s. I was almost to the point of accepting 3.73s. But the cost to re-gear is insane. I've actually started to look at JLs a little. The cost of a JL with similar mileage is only about $2000-$3000 more than a Recon. That price difference is made up by...

Thanks for the confirmation about rust in IA. I think I will pass on that one and wait for something else. In regards to why someone would forgo the 4.10s, I'm going to guess it was lazy dealers ordering the Recons who didn't realize selecting the Auto transmission changed the gears. The...

The Carfax from many dealers has a link to the MSRP window sticker. I have also been checking the Vins on the website you gave above as well as here for MSRP window stickers: https://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Jeep.html Yours definetly looks like it has the 4.10s. If...

The biggest problem I'm having in my search for a Recon is that it appears any Recon ordered with an automatic transmission also received 3.73 gears. I've only found a couple that then checked the box and paid the extra money go get the 4.10 gears. I'm open to a manual transmission, but they...

It has 52,000 miles for $35,000. I saw that area by the tail light and wondered if that was road salt. Did you see something else as well? Or is that what you are referring to.