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BTW, here are the cam specs:

I'm not saying he shouldn't have used 4L, again I support using it way more than most people choose to. And it's not like he has to go 2W or 4L, there's always 4H too. ;) But, I get your points and agree the Mav is very impressive for what it is, and I still want one. ;) Cheers, TJ

Your Mav is awesome, and I really want one myself. That said, c'mon a built T4R didn't "need" 4L to do the same sections you were doing easily in a Mav. There's a big difference between choosing to use 4L because it's just easier (and easier on the rig) and *needing* 4L. I run 4L a lot...

Thanks! It certainly has been a journey, lol. -TJ

Finally, some progress, nearly a complete short block: -TJ

I really appreciate your thorough process and write-up! I wish I had measured everything when mine was still on the 4" IRO Rock-Link kit. I don't know how, but it drove absolutely stelar, had no driveline vibrations, and was just an excellent setup (so of course I had to rip it all of and...

I had the bar-pin eliminators when I was a 4" long arm and much more "stock" style suspension. I'd do it again on another WJ, for sure. As far as hood vents: 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Build I wrote a good bit about the hood vents. 99% you see done are in the wrong place. It's very...

I'll look into it! And you know me well enough to know I won't be the person saying rotating Cs at 3" is a waste. I think I lucked out with my WJ at 4" where I had no driveline vibrations at all, and still had reasonable caster and it drove at least as good as stock, perhaps better (the better...

Hmmm, I didn't realize anything but the full QD system had a rear VL, you learn something every day. I probably used the same sync with the modifier you do, lol (IIRC it was redline) but found they like a little of the Mopar stuff too. And I agree, if it doesn't get driven it gets grumpy. As...

One thing to know about the VLs, they *require* wheel spin to work. They have a gerotor pump that is driven by a speed differential across the carrier in the diff, which applies pressure to the clutch packs. In other words, one tire has to spin some to build pressure for the clutch packs to...

I can tell you that VL still worked, even with a ~32" tire on it. When I bought the WJ it came from it had ~92k miles but was sitting on a dealer lot at Stevens Creek Subaru... and this was only like 6-7 years ago. That tells you how insanely clean the WJ it came from was, that they kept a 12+...

This topic caught my eye, because as far as I know/can remember I've actually never been stung by a bee (I'm 41, lol). I suppose I don't actually know if I'm allergic, but should prepare as if I were? Epipens need a prescription, right? I wonder if a doc would write a prescription based on...

"I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6" right? Obviously I'm not condoning breaking the law, or any irresponsible use/carry of firearms. That said, when laws are unreasonable and prevent you from protecting yourself in remote areas, well... -TJ

The "Best Overland Vehicle" is the one you have. Just get out there and learn what you can, and cannot do with what you have. First this will get you out enjoying it, second it will inform your decision *if* you should choose to upgrade vehicles. Get some sort of Satellite communication...

It is a semi-custom by Xero Fab Works. He used to sell his bumpers to Trail Forged so you could get them there, but he's stopped producing parts (he's in Shaver Lake, he lost his home in the fires and pivoted to re-building his home and starting a business clearing the mess left behind). Mine...

100% It's hard to say exactly what my lift is, since it's very custom. But doing some basic measuring vs. other WJs I'd call it a 6-7" lift. I run 35"s with some significant fender work (done right) and still get a tiny amount of rub in the rear at the front of the openings (I need to shift...

Thanks! -TJ

I don't love the look, but it'll grow on me I'm sure. It also just "feels" like the interior and exterior belong on two totally different vehicles. That said, I'm sure it'll be an exceptional vehicle and all the "Overland rig" that 90% of folks need. It's also nice to see they gave it a...

I have the Counterbalance beads in my WJ (metric 35"s). IMHO they work excellent, that thing is smooth all the way to 85-90 MPH (and probably past that, but that's the fastest I've pushed this thing, lol) other than one very specific speed around 20 MPH where some weird physics must be going on...

Always love seeing another WJ build! Any pics of it with the 4" and 33"s and the trimming? I ran an IRO 4" and ~32"s (metric 31.6" equivalent IIRC) and had to do pretty major front bumper and inner wheel well trimming, along with the ZJ washer-bottle and fog-light deletes up front. The fronts...