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Wait, 6-speed manual, I missed that, maybe 4.88s would be okay. The auto needs way more help than the manual.

Speaking from experience of having built several 3.8 powered JKs on both 35s and 37s, you will need 5.13s at minimum. Towing or not. That engine runs smooth enough and needs the increased RPM to be in a better part of the torque curve. I'm not sure even 5.38s would be out of the question if...

You mentioned maybe adding some attachments along the inner bedsides. This company gets great reviews for their Ford products, and they have RAM/ Dodge stuff coming out very soon. https://www.builtrightind.com/ I plan on adding their brackets to my Power Wagon. Good basis for mounting...

Not much different than taking an infant anywhere else outdoors for a day. Sunscreen, snacks, patience, and a plan. I recommend one of the hiking packs where your kid rides on your back. That worked well for us a few years ago at that event. Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk

Up front, I am a big fan of the BFG KO2, and run them on one rig currently (muds on the other). An alternate tire that I ran for a season or two was the Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure Kevlar. They were very quiet on road, really good on snowy and icy roads. I'm in the southwest, but I aired them...

All TJ/LJ models from '03-06 and all JK's from '07-11 have the same 42RLE 4-spd automatic. So that is a non-issue. The only Wrangler with 3 seatbelts in the rear seat is the 4-dr Unlimited. I am biased, owning a long wheelbase TJ, but I recommend the simpler platform for a limited use Jeep...

I would probably put in some sort of simple vent or mesh screen. Similar battery boxes for boats, etc are vented. And even under a seat, your GC has a lot of air circulating through the passenger compartment. Swapped a battery in a Mercedes with a tight engine compartment a few weeks ago, and...

Yep, YJ's have a rugged, simple, basic, reliable Jeep appeal that the newer comfy ones lack. Have had a couple myself. Your planned build is right on, OME suspension with TJ flares (possible trimming depending on desired tire size) is a great set up. My second favorite update to my last YJ...

Sidewinder install We just completed a Sidewinder install at the dealership on a customer's Brute conversion we did a couple of years ago. Random thoughts to previous questions and comments: advertised discounts are from the list price of $3278. Most online sites have it priced at $2950 or...

The 3.8L V6 really is happier with lower gears. Completely different powerband than the old inline 4.0L. And the 3.8L is much smoother and still relatively quiet at 3000 RPM+. I strongly recommend the 4.88's. I have driven auomatic JKs with 35's and 3.73's, 4.11's, and 5.13's. 5.13's were...

Someone mentioned above that they wanted to mount a Hi-Lift on the AEV bumper. Here is a photo I took at SEMA back in Nov. And I believe they were weighing options on fuel can mounting. As far as opinions on engineering and design, each brand has its own ideas, but AEV and ARB are two of...

The Dodge was pulling an TJ converted to a Brute pickup and this particular "Expedition JK" to and from the Expo in Tucson at the end of April. Dave was kind enough to stop at our dealership and unloaded them both so we could check them out, as we were in the process of stocking some of their...

I buy vehicles to sell at the dealership where I work. I have recently bought several TJ Unlimited's and Rubicons to sell. Anywhere in the Western US, that low mileage 4.0 powered classic should bring low $20's on the retail market.