SoCal Trailhawk Owner Saying Hello

Hi all. I've had my Trailhawk for a couple of months and have racked up over 10,000 miles. Very few issues so far. Had front passenger CV boot replaced under warranty (they actually replaced the entire half shaft) at around 7,000 miles. Had the various warnings associated with loss of 4x4 at around 3,000 miles one single time. It was a little nerve wracking as I was I'm the middle of Ocotillo Wells SVRA. Warning lasted about 3 minutes and then 4x4 returned. Has not happened again since. Other than those two small issues, it's been great. I've owned two Wranglers (one TJ and a JKU, both base models). I would compare the off road capabilities to the base Wranglers, except for the EXTREME lack of articulation. The Renegade is very tippy. Likes getting on 3 wheels easily. Sorry for the long post, but I've been reading on here for months and this is my first post.

List of offroad areas in SoCal that the Trailhawk does just fine on-
Berdoo Canyon, Joshua Tree
Indian Trail Truck Trail/Bee Canyon, Idyllwild
Cleghorn Trail, SB
Lyttle Creek
Lucerne Valley
Indian Truck Trail, Corona
Several trails in both Anza-Borrego and Ocotillo Wells

Probably have about 500 miles off road so far. Loving it.

I recommend "California Back Roads & 4-Wheel-Drive Trails" by Wells and Peterson. Stick to trails marked Moderate and below and you should be OK, even if you have to sometimes turn around.

If I figure out how to post a pic I will. I've got RR's spacers and hitch kit (both top notch kit), and Mickey Thompsons on 16" steel wheels. Used Yakima load warrior w/ extension and it's the perfect size. Mounted KC lights (two spot, two fog) and it all looks nice and factory.

Favorite car I've owned.