A couple shots of the newly built JKU at Waiparous. The mods include: 5.5" Rock Krawler X Factor Lift, 36" Iroks, Genright Tire Carrier, Warn Rock Crawler Bumper, and Warn 8274. Thanks to Jay and Eric of Chanda for a great job on the lift. Please forgive the snorkel - I am dumb enough to suck mud/water in the air in take from time to time. Hoping to reduce damage next time I have poor judgement.
My thoughts on wheeling the JKU versus my old TJ?
Pros: long wheel bases makes hills a dream; more space to bring "stuff"; the 4:1 transfer case; bigger gas tank (i need it); has road manners of a Bentley.
Cons: the engine just aint a 4.0 (although with 4.10 gears it has no trouble going up any hill at Waiparous in 3rd gear in low range, but sounds like a Caravan); all kinds of "technology" like traction control (die!); and seat belt warning lights (don't tell me what to do).