I LOVE my JK, I changed out the suspension added a little lift and it rides smoother than stock. I used to own an old CJ5 and it is apples to oranges, the ride is more of a SUV. Very similar to my 4Runner and you can fit a 10' rod inside
As far as mileage, lucky to get 14/15mpg...Get on the highway for a few hours and it may creep up to 18mpg, but that was before some of my new modifications.
The front rod rack I picked up on Ebay, for crazy short money, I think it was under 100 or so, like 4 yrs ago it fits into a front receiver..
The last picture is where it will be when done
