I got a sweet update on my rig... 4wd issue resolved! I fixed it myself on thursday night in my driveway by pulling down the electronic t/case actuator and correcting the stuck gear.
Naturally I put it to the test at the first chance (This past saturday). I am certain the only reason i got stuck was poor line choice and terrible technique. I entered the water in 4H and stopped to put her in 4L and of course couldnt get anywhere. Then of course only the drivers rear and the passengers front wheel spun as they were first to loose traction in the loose sand / gravel. We had a tractor pull me out after about an hour of trying to place larger river stones under the wheels with varying results.
Then yesterday (sunday) while the interior was drying from splashing in the river i installed my BJ spacers.
Grinding:
Note the bumpstops: I believe my shock is too short and is limiting the droop before resting on the standard bumpstop, so i moved the standard (beefy) lower bumpstop up to the top and put the low profile (red) bumpstops to limit the uptravel.
Complete:
Alignment time now! The camber was of course very off (positive).
Ride feels less harsh and i will have to play around with the spacers and flex till i am happy....