Glad to hear you are having as much fun with the truck as I have had over the last couple of years... I have several other trucks that have come and gone, but the MT2 is still here... You will find that the truck is surprisingly easy to work on once you get used to it... I didn't keep the diff mod on my truck because I found that I was bending or breaking the dog bones and front cvd instead and they cost alot more... Just check for excessive play and limit the shock travel and the dog bones will last as will your diff cups.. I haven't broken one in months...
Its funny you said your woman supports your addictions... Mine also tolerates mine... No hunting(she's a tree hugger) fishing and R/C to the maxx...
as far as the ring thing... I'm in the same boat as you