What is an unpopular opinion you have in the Jeep community?

[Glovetown]

I'd probably buy it!

While I take my Wrangler off-road, I never remove the top. I am fair skinned and freckled; I cook in 15 minutes.

A solid roof would also improve rigidity, reduce squeaks and rattles, and cost a few thousand less to build and to buy.

Bestop NX is your answer dude

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[Glovetown]

lol, the clay mud here smells absolutely awful on a hot exhaust. It is one of the very, very few things that detract from my experience when wheeling doorless/topless.

And it's funny, it's a couple of pairs of JKS disconnects that solidified my opinion there - two buddies of mine run them on their JKs and both have had the keepers on the pins walk off and then the link walk off the peg. One of them even had it get caught in a wheel and bend the axle-side link bracket almost flat and gouge up the inside of his wheel. Other similar designs I've seen have had similar issues on friend's vehicles over the years. And the pegs collecting muck and clay and having to clean it off to get the link back on I find annoying lol

Put the sprinkler under the jeep and have a coors light. Works like a charm

 

[Bob Burd]

Mud flaps are functional.

4dr and RTT are redundant.

I never trail with top or windows down.

I don't enjoy modding.

I'd rather Jeep alone.

I love mall crawlers - can you imagine if they were all on the trails?

So kill me. ?

 

[grimmjeeper]

The Pentastar is a minivan engine that has no business being installed in a Wrangler. The only reason people like it is because the automatic transmission covers up it's inadequacies. Or they don't know any better.

 

[AFD]

There was a very brief moment when she wanted to get new hood stickers that said "Robicon" (I'm Rob, and I did all the mods) but I nixed it.

That's so dumb that it's kinda awesome. Do it!! ?

 

[nyglt56]

That we wave at randos just because we share a vehicle make.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Too many models:

Sport
Willys Sport
Sport S
Willys
Sport Altitude
Sahara
Sport RHD
Sahara Altitude
High Tide
High Altitude
4xe
Rubicon
Rubicon 392

REALLY?

 

[AFD]

The Pentastar is a minivan engine that has no business being installed in a Wrangler. The only reason people like it is because the automatic transmission covers up it's inadequacies. Or they don't know any better.

I absolutely agree with this, but conversely (and also as an equally unpopular opinion). 4-bangers are great for cars, but don't belong in 5,000lb trucks and SUVs, let alone ones that can be equipped with tow hitches.

 

[blnewt]

The Pentastar is a minivan engine that has no business being installed in a Wrangler. The only reason people like it is because the automatic transmission covers up it's inadequacies. Or they don't know any better.

Yeah, the torque really isn't impressive, but in our 2dr it's adequate, and true that ZF8AT is a gem, and that combo hasn't been bad IMO overall. Would I like a bit more torque, and lower in the rpm range, sure but I'm not having a problem getting around in it

 

[Trini]

Going 'naked' is best experienced at speeds under 50mph.

Not everything Mopar branded is good. In some cases there are better and cheaper options.

 

[GrayWolf.Overland]

Most of members think the m186 axle will disintegrate in thin air if you wheel it on 35s..

 

[aldo98229]

There’s nothing wrong with the V6. It’s reliable, smooth and durable.

The relatively new 3.5 V6 Toyota uses on Tacoma doesn’t hold a candle to the Chrysler V6. The Toyota engine feels gutless, shudders under hard acceleration, sounds absolutely terrible, and fuel economy isn’t any better .

 

[ASMSAS]

I love my 2T, especially charging over Tahoe on my way to the mall in Reno.

People aged between 16-20 driving highly modded or brand new Wrangler’s.

People who never take the top off are missing out.

 

[Reinen]

I'm surprised someone from Utah would say that. I'd agree with 33 vs 37.... but I've found the extra 20% sidewall of 35 vs 33 to be beneficial and haven't really lost noticeable range/gas milage.

The longest distance between gas stations on an interstate highway in the US is 110 miles, in Utah. For 100 miles to either side of that stretch of highway is nothing but off-road trails meandering through canyons (which can be impassible due to a recent flash flood or rockslide). Range matters. The extra 8-12% range can make all the difference in how your day plays out, even with extra gas cans.
Not everyone cares for the Disneyland circus that is Moab and the trails just a couple dozen miles outside the amenities of town.

 

[wibornz]

A Jeep can be just as much fun driving around back roads as out on the trail. You don't have to wheel hard to have fun.

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