Thanks for all the info. And no need to worry on not having thick skin, I'm used to getting shi*t on by all the guys over @ pirate4x4.com, God forbid I don't know everything.
Weekly booze meets? That is commitment, my old XJ group would meet the first Tuesday of every week @ Lampost in Vista, but I'm game.
When you say, "going up the mountain," what are you referring to? Big Bear, Arrowhead, Silverwood Lake, Idyllwild ?
Awesome! I'm in Oside as well. Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm always down to turn a wrench and drink beer.
As far as mods go, I'm gonna keep this build tame for the next year, as I have to do 300 miles/week in commuting. It will give me time to learn what this new platform can do tho, since I'm used to Jeeps.
Already threw in 5100's up front @ 0.85. Putting the rear 5100's in later this week with OME 10mm trim packers, to maintain the rake.
Picking up my sliders from White Knuckle at the end of this month, as I used to live up in Apple Valley and wanted to support local business.
Full RCI skids are next, and Gobi is on order. Trying to be practical with this build, for as long as I can resist.