Looks like most of your Q's are being answered ok so I'll just add, I think you should join the club if it's a good one. Go to a few meetings to get to know the people and ride with them before making any modifications. See what others are using and how good they do off road. Even if it means sitting and watching other Jeeps play (large part of the fun!). Members will be riding more than once as month, nice folks will let you tag along before you join. If it's a good club they will charge minimal or no dues and you will get all the help you need to do whatever you want to the Jeep. IF IT'S A GOOD CLUB! There are some that are not so good. Guy's that like to spend lots of money on their rigs, shine them up and meet at a mall parking lot or restuarant to swap lies and then won't go off road because they can't risk scratching the paint or denting a fender. Some call them Posers and some have their own Clubs. Beware! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />