Currently I have no plans to put a lift kit on. Things are pretty much in a holding pattern until I get the gear I ordred installed. Then, depending on weight, clearance, etc I'll have to make a decision on which direction I want to go. As I said in my original post, all of this is new to me so it's a learn as I go. If I wasn't recommended to this forum I'd be absolutely lost.

Buying this jeep just for a daily driver, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ are adding up fast. However, it's the end results that really count. And currently, I'm finding all kinds of good info from this forum and then surfing the net, looking at what else I can get my hands on. I have a feeling my diesel truck will now only be driven when I pull my travel trailer. This jeep is just way to much fun.

 

I get about 16 to 18 mpg.

 

The winch should not impact on the engine cooling. However, since you have an auto tranny you may want to consider the extra-cooling accessory for the tranny mostly if it gets very hot in Summer where you live and you get some heavy traffic or plan to wheel during that time.

Height drop. If you do a search in the forum you will find that many people solve the problem just by changing the original springs by the Rubicon's.

As for the chrome stuff. It's your Jeep. Do as you like most. ;-)

 

i put a 3/4 spacer in enhance part to level my automobile out. i have a light fender and a winch but it sets perfect. As far as chrome..... well thats up to you but i do not like chrome. Those tires might be a tad bit little once you get them on but its nothing you can't deal with.

 

You need an oil cooler for your trans

 

I'm just on my second tank of gas. First fill up I got 18+. I am running with Mobile 1 synthetic oil and have noticed, based just on the "average mpg" gauge, I should be doing much better with the second tank IF I can keep my foot out of it.

Any good recommendations for spark plugs and wires? Going to put a cold air intake system on it but really can't make up my mind which one is the best. Ran with the K&N's on all my motorcycle's, pick-ups and the wife's car.

 

"Thank You!" Again, being new with all of this stuff, what's your best recommendation?

 

Oem for plugs and wires. Stay away from iridium if you want to avoid spark knock

 

I went with aem for my intake. They all are pretty much the same.

 

I had the tires installed about a week or so ago. Have to say that for bigger tires on a light vehicle, it rides super smooth and steering is great.