Worked on the Jeep most of the weekend. Got a lot done...
-removed the 4.5" springs & installed OME 2.5 lift springs in the rear. Still lots of clearance, no interference problems, rides pretty level.
-got a good look at the old Rancho CA bushings, thinking the guys at 4WP were wrong. They look like their in descent condition afterall.
-removed the 1.5" transfer case drop. Now the rear driveline alignment is much better.
-installed a dead pedal on the drivers side. Love it.
-swapped the 1" rear wheel spacers for 1.5", which now clear the stock studs, wheels mount great.
-installed a pair of rock sliders. Screamin deal of $122 for just the new sliders, no hardware. $9 for some stainless Allen head bolts & I'm in business.
-installed a pair of USB ports in the dash.
In the end, the Jeep drives great. No weird squeaks, clunks or vibrations. Still have to install the OME 2.5 front springs & a rear diff cover, which arriver tomorrow. I was thinking about installing stock CAs but may hold off if the front bushings look good too.
And I'm going to have quite a few parts to sell.