I really hope this is the case. Mine is on its way to dealership and all signs point to it not having the aux switches and tow hitch. If the wiring is truly there then it makes adding the switches almost trivial which would make me feel much better.
Take a closer look. On the other thread someone mentioned that the wiring was there just not the switches (https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/2024-rubicon-x-tow-pkg-and-aux-switches.124748/post-2656580).
A rushed job was exactly my worry. I'm going to have a chat with them and see what my options are. As many have said before, this shouldn't be an issue in the first place. Still can't wrap my head around an ad-hoc $95 option on a $70k + vehicle. Really gets under my skin.
Just checked and mine is listed as $12,950. Had a hunch I would be missing the switches and hitch base off the posts here and looks like that will indeed be the case (mine's on its way to the dealership). The hitch is an easy install but the switches seem to be way more involved. Problem is that...
Mine went to body vendor on the 13th and as of the 22nd was still there according to the vendor. Wen into prod on Feb 10. Guess that's my karma for the early stages moving fast.
I've had a lot of time to look at SOT compatible racks while waiting for my 24. The leading contenders (Gobi, ARS, LOD) for high capacity (e.g., RTT) all seem to take the exoskeleton approach which makes sense given the giant hole in the roof.
Other than tube diameter, the main difference seems...
I mean, it's under $70K as well and has Xtreme (35") tire package and Sky 1-Touch. Seems to be inline with the better deals available for this spec. It does of course miss out on the tax incentive of the 4Xe.
When I first reached out to order mine I was told that Unlimited orders were restricted. To quote my rep at the dealer: "They do not tell us why the restrictions are in place, usually it is due to a supply chain issue. They can last anywhere from a few days to weeks. "
Got the order in for our first Jeep this morning. Salesperson is expecting around 12 weeks based on what they are seeing since the strike lifted.
Rubicon X
White
3.6
4.88
Sky One-Touch