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Interesting. I never had any problems, and that Jeep did some gnarly stugg.

My favorite bead locks of all time were the Staun internal bead locks. Not sure why they've never caught on. I ran them on a V8 swapped YJ running 40's. You can go clear down to zero PSI with those and still not pop a bead.

I've never used that brand. But if you're building for tough trails, get real bead locks. The method bead grip is intended to keep the wheel from spinning within the tire. They really don't do much to prevent the bead from coming off.

I don't think I missed it, I think I just disagree with your suggestion that "most" apply too thin a coating. I certainly haven't got experience with "most" manufacturers, but of the ones I have used, the coatings have been very well done. I have no doubt that there are cheapo manufacturers with...

I have bought three sets in recent years. They've all come powder coated. Which is much better than paint.

While you've got them off, replace them with metal flares. Problem solved. :)

I'll be odd man out here. I had the Flowmaster Outlaw on my JK. And now this. And there's always this.

It's likely rust welded, and you may well need to grind it off. If you can get a wrench on the inner nut, you might be able to weld a star bit to the bolt head and break it lose. I suspect replacing the nut will be a major PITA. I wonder if a nutsert would work?

Stock thermostat for the 3.8L engine opens at 210. Changing to a 180 is fine, and running the engine cooler can be a good thing. To really make a difference, the fans also need to be programmed to come on at 180. Even lower thermostats are available; I run a 165 in the Vette. The ECM expects the...

Added some graphics. I'm still deciding what else to put on. I think those huge flat panels make a good sport for graphics.

My memory agrees with yours.

No. They do add an extra step when you're opening the tailgate, though. And generally require you to also change your rear bumper.

Certainly possible. In which case, you need to first fix the jacked tailgate, then reevaluate the carrier.

Which Smittybilt carrier? I have installed this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZDW2R8S/?tag=jkforum-20 on two JKUR's and a 392. The JK's are on 35's, the JL 37's. No sagging. No problems of any kind. It's rated to 37" or 135 lbs.

A JK grille is a JK grille.

Drove it to the oncologists office for labs.

Yes. If you look closely at this shot, you can see where it folds itself up at the rear of the cabin. That opens the entire seating area. And if you want, the window panels for the cargo area are held in place by two clamps, just like the Freedom Panels. Open them and the cargo area is open to...

A few shots from our weekend trip. Medano Pass, the back way (and more fun way) to get to the Great Sand Dunes.

Nothing, yet. But we're getting ready to pick up 3 (of the 17.5) grandkids and take them to Medano Pass.

The 392 has D44 front and rear. They're 1.5" wider than the standard Rubicon axles. My understanding is that they're also stronger, but I have not yet found details of exactly how. I suspect it comes down to axle shaft material and spline count. I think Jeep had to figure out a way to keep the...