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Great video! Found it because I’ve been getting an occasional “service 4wd” light on the dash, but it always goes away after turning the engine off. My thinking is that it’s the transfer case overheating after a while, when in 4h / 4lo. Perhaps changing the transfer case fluid would help. Thanks from a ‘20 Rubicon Gladiator with 26k miles in SoCal!
A Service 4WD light can be caused by a loose or damaged locker or FAD wiring connection. It can also be caused by an auxiliary battery that is starting to go bad.
Just recently replaced the batteries, so can likely rule that out. I’ll look into the other causes you mentioned. I did read somewhere about a temperature monitor on there potentially causing the warning when it gets hot, hence thinking a fluid change might help. Thanks!
Just my opinion but I think that is highly unlikely. Since 2018, I've owned 3 JL Wranglers, still onw 1 and still own 2 Gladiators and have NEVER seen an issue with a temp monitor. What I HAVE seen are the problems I've listed.
Another Professional & entertaining video. I often use small sections of hard woods to be used under my bottle jack and OEM scissor lift. Wooden planks sometimes enhances traction at contact points both ground and vehicle. Produces a larger footprint which comes in handy on soft surfaces or Hot Asphalt. Prevents metal on metal damage to structure or paint, keeps extension of jack at a minimum. Maybe I do this because my father did, but I do feel more confident having planks around when jacking is necessary. Love the channel and miss my Dad.
Back when they were still available, you could only get them when placing an order for a new Jeep and as part of a half door group. Unfortunately, Jeep no longer offers them even for that.
luv, luv, luv your videos. I just switched from factory 31's to 33's (well.. I think 33's). I was debating between Tazer and Jscan.. Now another to throw into the mix. I do lke the GPS functionality.. that is cool. The Auto Start/stop doesn't really bother me much. Do any of these tools let you bring up the navigation menu.. I find it frustrating when I have my iphone connected and using navigation that the voice always comes out the left speaker and is not that loud. You can adjust the volume when the navigation is speaking. but I still can only get it to like 60%.. I don't know if I actually had the navigation menu if I can change the voice to 100%. If that makes sense. Sorry to be so off topic.
@@wayalife I have 37x13.50 nitto mud grapplers and the Accuair lift. Wanting to tuck the 5th in spare location, do you think the Clayton track bar will contact anything at full drop?
I believe that different situations require different solutions. So, I carry both types of jacks plus a few additional accessories which includes foldable axle stands and the most useful being the high wheel buddy.
If you actually took the time to watch the video, you'd realize it was specifically addressing "what is better for changing a flat tire". I also cover different situations where something like a hi-lift is helpful to have.
@@wayalife I watched it from start to finish which is why I gave it a like. I'm merely commenting that both jacks have a place and a use. There are times when you just cannot get the bottle jack under the car because the tyre debeaded in very soft loose sand or you cut a side wall on a very muddy slope. These are some examples that actually happened to me.
@shaunozs1ra92 It is extremely dangerous to try and change a flat tire on anything other than a solid and flat surface or as close to it as possible. It is ALWAYS important to try and get to a point like that prior to raising your Jeep and removing the damaged tire - this is clearly stated in Hi-Lift's instructions. As I show in the video and have already stated, yes, BOTH jacks have their place and that's why I too carry both but when it comes to changing out a flat, I still stand by the fact that a bottle jack is better for the job. But hey, that's just me.
Sure. I'm always a fan of EVO control arms but really, anything with Johnny Joints will get the job done well too. Of course, that would include RockJock as they make the Johnny Joints.
I have adjustable front lowers and fixed uppers just like in the video. If I install the drop brackets do I have to adjust the length of the lowers back to factor length?
I suppose it depends on how much you have them adjusted. If it's more than 3/8", I would say the lowers should be pulled back to at least 1/4" or less and then set your uppers so that you have +4°-5° of caster.
I believe I followed steps to a T. I have a squeak coming from the rear brake dust shield.. When I shake the truck I can hear it on both sides. Had someone shake for me and when I place pressure on the shield it no longer makes the noise.. Any ideas or tips are appropriated!!!
I have no idea why your dust shield would have been affected by the installation of a lift but if you're sure it's the cause, you can always pull it away from the rotor.
If you're running a factory rear bumper, you really need the relocation bracket to help your spare clear it. So long as the rubber isolators on the tailgate press firmly against the sidewall of the spare, you should be okay with just it. The reinforcement hinge brackets are nice to have as extra strength though.
Excellent material and great delivery! I have a 2018 JLU sport with OEM halogen lights. I walked outside and tape measured 7” headlight. Why do aftermarket lights lean towards a 9” replacement assembly.
Does the link for the Amazon kit that you suggest have the misalignment adapter for the angle on the lower C? Over time items can be replaced with the same link that you are providing. I rented a kit from an auto parts store and had to do some sketchy shims for the misalignment.
Great to see you working the tools. I must say at my age that 100 plus torgue is tuff laying on the ground. I had some sway bar bracket that needed torqing on my Merceds van and that was a struggle. Buy yourself a 15/16 wrench next time the Snap on guy swings by.😊
Thank you so much for this video. I added a pulley to this because I have a 4 door Jeep, also a female, and the top was too heavy for me to lift. With the pulley I can now lift the top by myself.
I’ve said this before but I will say it again. Watching your videos sure makes it tough to stay away from the Jeep dealerships. That rig looks awesome and thank you for walking us through the process.
You make it look easy to install, however I am unable to get the bolts to catch. It’s beyond frustrating. This will be the second time trying and once again I will send it back. Piece of crap.
I wish I had seen this, we did the mopar kit drive pretty crappy, then put a drop bracket on the front still not happy with the way it drives. thinking of putting it back to stock.
@@wayalife It wanders, always making steering corrections. faster you go the worse it gets. They say it's in spec, whatever that is. It's a 21 jlur only has 12000 miles never been off road...yet
Two things. First, it sounds like you are still running way too much air in your tires and because of it, only the crowns of them are making contact with the ground. Lower the psi to something more reasonable like 30 psi and I think you will find that helps. Second, if you are lifted, I a bit more positive caster will help out a lot however, you will need something like adjustable lower control arms to do that.
From my experience running a Dynatrac lift, I can tell you that once it settles out, you'll have just shy of 2" of actual lift and something like this bracket may in fact offer up too much correction.
Glad I saw one of your earlier videos on EVO’s long arm kits for the JL. Been very happy with them. Still a great video on the drop arm bracket kit. Thanks for sharing
Running 4.5" MC lift on my JLU noticed HUGE difference after installing front and rear MC drop brackets! Haven't had any issues rock crawling either.. Nice install video BTW
EVO Enforcer Stage 3 Overland Lift: evomfg.com/products/4-5-enforcer-suspension-systems-for-jt-diesel?aff=2 You can see the install video for it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jw3JIatxsZY.html
