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Dan, Reading my way through your Alaska to Argentina blog. I've got to say I'm impressed, jealous, humbled, and more than a little inspired. Thank you for sharing . -Dave

Not really any height problems so far outside of it not fitting in the garage as pictured. I do have to keep an eye in the overhead clearance in the trails. I sometimes place the magnetic CB antenna on the hood. Its height serves as a good visual reference for height clearance. The best part...

My '98 TJ Its tight, but handles well on the road and in the trails. It's forced us to optimize storage to just what I need for the trip. No trailers to worry about. We have a blast with this rig. -Dave

Thanks for the info all. Good advice. aluke0510, I appreciate the links. Ironically, I have a 1985 Mercedes 300SD with the OM617 Turbo diesel that I'm selling due to increasing body deterioration. The rub is I need it to be street legal when it's done, and the TJ is neither over 20 years old...

I've heard about diesel conversions for jeeps, but have never seen or read any details. Has anyone cracked this nut? What are some options and most of all, is it worth the cost and effort for a CONUS (continental US) overlander?

1998 Wrangler TJ