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#1 reason. I don't like going slow. The tow rating is more about the chassis and suspension. The JK is rated to tow 2,000 lbs. The JKU 3,500 lbs. The Gladiator 7,000. They can absolutely do that. But the rating is based on how much weight before things start to break. Being able to tow the load...

Nice work. What prompted the swap? Did you break something on the OEM axle? The reason I ask is because I've found a TON (see what I did there) of people running 40's on JL Rubicons like mine. No problems, even with the 392. Which makes me think our JK will be fine.

I'd agree. I don't think you're going to be able to buy just the neck. And if you can, you'll have to epoxy it in place. So it makes sense to repair it. Be generous with the epoxy.

It's absolutely possible. But if I was doing an engine swap in a 5,000 lb vehicle that is less aerodynamic than your average cow, it wouldn't be a 90HP, 150 lb/ft engine. You'll need a calendar to track your 0-60 time.

I think those are optional now. ;P

I don't know how you define "newer", but Mrs. Dogs 2011 has an OEM inverter. I googled it. The OEM inverter is 150W, so it's not going to run a cooler, but it'll power lights, hair driers, that sort of thing. Curiosity satisfied.

As someone who never uses them... how do these compare to the OEM inverter?

Planning a brief trip to the Grand Canyon and Moab in February, If anybody is going to be in Moab the 15th-17th, hit me up. I don't have everything planned yet, but we are tentatively planning on running Fins & Things, Hells Revenge, and Top of the World, at least.

That's not a Jeep. That's a circus wagon.

Pretty much any quality shock. You're likely to replace them again when you install an actual lift, as opposed to pucks. I'm partial to King shocks, personally.

Yes, you can upgrade the shocks. No, it's not going to change the lift. Springs change lift.

That would certainly work. So does a small screwdriver. I use plastic to avoid damage to the trim, but if you're careful there's no reason metal wouldn't work just as well.

Doesn't take much. There's a road I travel regularly that has an excessive amount of crowning. You have to keep a little pressure on the wheel or you will drift over. That's enough to trigger it.

I think this is commonly a problem with aftermarket bumper lights. They often cannot be aimed.

Mrs Dog has a birthday coming up in February and I'm planning a trip. She wants to see the Grand Canyon and Moab. We've been to Moab before, but spent most of out time in Arches. I'm looking for favorite trail recommendations. The one caveat is that Mrs. Dog does NOT like shelf roads. It's the...

They're not too bright. They're not aimed properly.

It's pretty simple to figure out if it's the dipstick. Measure it. It should be 15.13", according to google.

I think we've probably all used tap water when circumstances required. I'd still use it if it were the only option. But you're absolutely going to need to either flush the system soon, and wonder why in the world your engine is overheating when all the passages are gunked up.

To be fair, an LS is just as likely to have problems as any other engine. But don't let that stop you. Your best bet, if you're new to this sort of thing, is one of the "all in" LS swap kits available. You'll get the engine, transmission, transfer case, mounts, and all the wiring and computers...

It doesn't really matter if it's oat, as long as you're not mixing types. Last time I did a JK, It took (if memory serves) about 2.5 gallons. I would question the competence of a dealer who tells you to use water in your coolant system. The minerals in tap water tend to build up in the system...