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Can you get a Subaru with a 4wd low range? The NPS seems to use low range as their dividing line for which vehicles are suitable for certain trails and which are not. It is not just about rock crawling. I have been on trails where it is more a matter of descent control (as opposed to...

A bona fide snake in the grass. He probably messes up a lot of people's days.

I actually could tell when it came to getting in or out of the Jeep. Not that it made it difficult, but I could detect that difference in height from the seat to the ground. Keep in mind, the 235s I replaced were fairly worn. I have not noticed that it makes much of a difference in terms of...

I have recently gone from 235/75R15 BFG ATs to 30x9.50-15 Falken AT3Ws on my '96 XJ. I am happy with the switch. But that doesn't necessarily make it a good switch for your vehicle. I would think you would get the best answers from a forum dedicated to your particular platform. I should also...

That sure worked out nicely with the original frame. I'd be tempted to try buying a lottery ticket.

Make sure you get one that is for your model year. Jeep changed things up every now and then, and wiring is probably the area where the changes matter the most. Tempting as it may be, don't go for one that is a little cheaper but off by a year or two. Also note that if you get a Factory...

If things were working when you got the Jeep and only just started doing this then it is unlikely it is related to the engine swap. The only way I see it being possible to be related to the engine swap is if they did a poor job of reconnecting a ground between the engine and the chassis. Given...

You are probably as out of luck as all the rest of the internet. I have nothing good to say about that company.

A rounded front is definitely worth doing. If in doubt, talk the guys who build lumber racks for contractor's trucks. Most run square/rectangular bars for most of the crossbars, but not the front crossbar. The front one needs to be round. It makes a huge difference in cab noise.

You can actually go all the way down to '96 to get that front axle.

It certainly has a steering box spacer. The question is whether it is the factory one (weak, prone to breaking) or an aftermarket one. The factory one is a pot metal thing that may not be readily visible. An aftermarket one will be a steel plate with spacers welded to it, and if it is a good...

How is the Rough Country lift? Well, is it working for you on pavement? Any issues at freeway speeds? Any harshness with speed bumps, driveways or pot holes? Your experience driving it will tell you more than we can tell you. From my perspective the biggest issues with lifts have to do with...

There are a number of factors that need to be considered. The tire design, rim design (especially wrt beadlocks), vehicle weight and road/trail conditions are probably the biggest factors. For my XJ with 30" tires and stock steel 15" wheels I am comfortable with 18-20psi on most trails.

We have several, for a variety of conditions. The Bride is a reluctant camper, and that also means a fair weather camper. I like an old fashioned canvas cabin tent, but we got good and flooded out in that on one (only one I might add) event, and so she will have nothing whatever to do with...

I take it you got it. Congratulations. It looks good from here. I am guessing those wheels are 16", unless they are an aftermarket look alike. That is good. That means a WJ brake swap will be that much easier if you ever find yourself wanting to go that route. With the "4x4" being painted...

I did Moab last year taking the Cherokee ('96 XJ) in an enclosed cargo trailer which I towed with my truck ('95 Cummins dually). That was luxury for us. I set up the cargo trailer as a base camp. I have E-track rails down both sides. Using clip-in sockets that allow attachment of 2x4s across...

I am not impressed with mud terrains in the snow. I think it is better to have a tire that will hold the snow and give you "snow on snow" traction. As with anything, there are different points of view on this topic. Try it and see if it works for your conditions. Let us know what you find out.

Someday I am going to come across a deal I can't pass up on a Jeep that has been rolled. And I am going to name it Rick.

Pack up and hit the trail. Is that valley the source of the trail they just came up from? Or is it another valley? If it is the valley they just came up from then it is probably a bad idea to head back down the trail as that will be taking them right into the path of the fire. However, if...

Tire size is important. With 4.5" of lift I am guessing it has at least 33s if not 35s. That is more tire than is good for 3.55 gears, and more than is good for a D35. If the short arm lift was done with drop brackets then the ride will probably still be fine, but drop brackets do cost you...