I did a 300 TDI swap on a 1999 D1 with auto trans. Swapping for an engine the chassis is designed for (mostly) is way easier that fabbing up a fit. Easier is relative here :) I looked at the 4bt, the Mercedes 4cyl and an Isuzu diesel before I landed on the 300TDI. Importing it from the UK...
I have 16' wheels and 35s with a 2.5" (really 3.5") AEV lift, Rhino Backbone/Pioneer roof rack system and Tepui Autana RTT and I am running 3.73s. I Live and work in Denver/Keystone and this gearing has been fine for me. 70MPH on the steep climbs on I-70. Offroad the gear/tire combo easily...
This doesn't help you if you don't have a JK/U, but it is a great piece of kit if you do. The cockpit of the Wrangler is notoriously lacking is places to mount your electronics. This is a great solution if you are a fan of the ram mounts.
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