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For the engine in all my vehicles I have always used synthetic. I typically use whatever is the least expensive of the name brands at the time and the Mopar filter. My 98 4.0 has 130,000 miles on it and I don't have to add oil between changes (4 - 5K). I do have some seepage from the rear...

I went with the Polk 5.25 in the front and 6.5 in the sound bar. I put a Kenwood amp behind the panel below the steering wheel. The amp is 25w per corner min going to 100w per corner max. With this i can get clear undistorted music at 70mph with the windows out or top down. I am planning on...

Another upgrade that greatly increases your off road ability in addition to lockers is a front swaybar disconnect. You will also notice a smoother ride on the trails.

If you already have the locker in the 35, then all you would need for a super 35 is better axle shafts.

What about Jeeps with auto lockers?

I have a Grizzly (full case auto) in my rear (Dana 44) and a Spartan (lunchbox auto) in my front (Dana 30). This is my daily driver and it has a manual transmission. When I first drove it after the install I wondered if I would get used to the nuances of having auto lockers, and I have. When I do go...

The purpose they serve is to retain moisture so the lower perch will start rusting. Get rid of them, you won't notice any difference.

I have BDS adjustable track bars on both ends with a similar lift. No clearance issues. The front requires the axle mount to be drilled to accept the larger BDS bolt. Drilling only took a moment with a fresh bit.

Get a rebuilt NP231 and when you regear to 4.88 your crawl ratio will be improved.

Why not use an adjustable track bar and get rid of the aftermarket track bar bracket?

Check out the Yokohama g003. I got them for 150 each on eBay. They are surprisingly quiet for a m/t. I previously had ko 2's and they were a great a/t. I have duratraks on my jk and they have done very well but louder than the ko 2's.

check out the Yokohama G003.

I am getting ready to put drain holes in the bottom of my frame. Most people recommend putting them just before the rear lower control arm mount. Please post pictures of your frame drain holes and your comments about how well they have worked for you. Thanks, Dan

Just don't by 16 inch wheels. Go with 15 or 17 inch.

The pinion on the Dana 44 extends further than on the Dana 35. Depending on your suspension height this may require a different length drive shaft. I have 2" BDS springs and when I put in a Dana 44 in the rear I got drive shaft vibrations between 40 and 50 MPH due to the new shorter shaft creating a more...