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Thanks for the reply Scott, Sorry if my question sounded like I want to continue the flame war, I was asking honestly. I agree 100% that weight is the most important factor. My little TJ didn't have a single mechanical issue in 40k miles from Alaska to Argentina, and I honestly believe it's...

Which brings us back full circle to the thread title: How does one modify the JKU to bring it closer in terms of durability and reliability to the Land Cruiser? -Dan

These are very highly regarded up in the Yukon. Everyone gets it in 30/06 (legal minimum for bison) or 300wm. -Dan

...and a reinforced frame, D60's front and rear, 2.8vm diesel, crazy-high efficiency air filter, etc. etc. -Dan

I just took it for a 20 minute drive, and I seriously thought about turning on the camera while it was idling in the garage :) It's coming together now - we spent 10 hours today pulling wiring looms and chasing an electrical gremlin that turned out to be a short in the electric compass. Who...

No spacers for me, I'll be running skinny (255) tires. I want steel rims so I can bash them back into shape in the event of damage, or even get them welded. -Dan

Drove the Jeep today 5 or so miles to a friends house. Woah. It's a beast. Lots of little jobs to wrap up now. Very close. -Dan

Nice! What color are you going? I'm thinking matt black, maybe with a little texture to match the AEV bumpers. My JKUR is Silver. -Dan

You have no idea. The engine bay of the JK was obviously never designed for a straight 6. -Dan

Of course, getting the harmonic balancer off to cut the ring off and re-weld it is easier said than done! Check it out: I think that crossmember might be getting a trim, for the 4th time :) -Dan

I didn't even know small meters existed that can do that - and it turns out my friend here has one! Thanks! After lots of careful inspection, and talking to Shawn at jdjeeps.com at length, who was extremely helpful, we've figured out the crank reluctor ring we put on the harmonic balancer is...

IT'S ALIVE! The Mercedes diesel is running like a champ, though the Jeep computer is obviously very upset - the dash is lit up like a Christmas tree. I have not driven it anywhere yet, though I probably will in a day or two. The engine sounds great - like it's way bigger than 3.0. Very smooth...

I know for sure it can be done - lots of Americans driving through to Alaska get a permit to transport it through. -Dan

A guy on the STD forums is making progress using and modifying some of the stock computer parts on an OM648. http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/showthread.php?tid=3913 -Dan

Hey everyone, The Diesel conversion in my Jeep has been an enormous amount of work, unfortunately the Jeep wasn't ready for SEMA. Maybe I'll make it in sometime the future. Things are coming together really well, I absolutely can not wait to drive my Jeep. All the details on the Mercedes...

I'm just about to turn the key on my OM606 JKUR. We made the engine entirely mechanical using the injection pump from the earlier OM603, because computer stuff for these engines is very hard. The odd person in Europe has figured out how to delete the immobilizer, but as yet the info doesn't...

BFG now make a 34x10.5R17 All Terrain T/A KO2 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T%2FA+KO2&sidewall=Raised%20White%20Letters&partnum=405R7KO2RWL&tab=Sizes They're not cheap. -Dan

Another positive review here. I've got a bolt padlock, cable lock and hood lock on my JK Wrangler that all use my ignition key. Works perfectly. -Dan

Extending the breather hoses on the JK is a must - Here's how I did it for less than $30 http://theroadchoseme.com/diy-jeep-wrangler-jk-breather-hose-extensions When you install the snorkel, you should silicone up the breather holes in the bottom of the JK airbox too. Other than that, there is...

Very cool the Hyland rivers were named for your grandfather and father. Tons of my friends have paddled the length of those rivers - it's about a two week trip - and I've tooled around in that area some looking for moose and Caribou. I especially love where the Hyland strikes off from the...