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Also as a follow up note. Rarely do I ever drive off-road in 4Lo while in 'D'. I use the AutoStick 'M' as if driving a manual. I know, for the purists not exactly the same thing. But to Zack's point (@Zandcwhite post above), you can generally downshift to find the 'sweet' spot to give you just...

Hi Steve, thanks for the shout out. Yes, I'm still as happy as the day I first lifted this thing. Just rolled over 100K miles on the odo. Several weeks ago, we went on our annual Jeeping trip to UT. Instead of dealing with the Memorial Day crowds in Moab, we decided to go further up north to...

I always do my own for my lifted on 35's, 3.6L, 2019 2-door Sport. I use the lifecycle gauge and rarely let it fall below 50%. I'm about to cross 100K miles on the odo. I also off-road pretty extensively here in the mountains of CO. I came to this conclusion to do my own after the dealership...

Again, my point being good throttle 'discipline'. I'm never looking for max (or even 1/2 max) of torque output. Rarely do I use maybe an 1/8 and probably way less. The goal is to never cause wheel slip due to being too heavy on the throttle. As long as any amount of torque is being channeled to...

Zach, Of course I cannot refute or disagree with any of your points. Lockers are far superior in conditions in which they're needed. The pupose of this thread was whether would spend the insane amount for a Rubicon. While I admit I do have a little Rubi envy, I'm giving the primary reason why...

Come on really. I called them lockers-lite. And yes anything that provides more torque to any wheel moreso than an open diff makes it something other than an open diff. Brake Lock Differential is inconvenient, even BLD is awkward. If you come up with something catchy or more clever I'll use...

Gary, All JL's have some sort of locker, even the Sports. There is a feature called Brake Lock Differential (BLD) that is implemented on every Wrangler model. These JL's really don't have pure open diffs. It's amazing what these things can accomplish with good throttle discipline. As long as you...

Bought my 2 door JL Sport S 3.6L Auto new in 2019 for $27K. Live along the CO Front Range and go wheeling all over this state. I've learned that you really don't need no stinkin lockers. Save the exorbitant cost and invest in a lift, 35" rubber and a sway bar quick disconnect. I go everywhere in...

You're looking at this wrong. Navigating obstacles require traction. Losing grip (no matter how) means losing tractive effort independent of how much more torque you apply. In fact, too much torque will always tend towards either wheel slip or powertrain damage. The proper and minimally...

Zach, Yes, that is exactly how it worked. However, I had to pay the insurance deductible 'up front' and was eventually reimbursed many months later. Writing that check when I was nowhere near the accident really componded my frustration with this stealership. Recall, I was at work 30 miles away...

Respectfully disagree, in fact exact opposite experience. 2019 Sport 2 door auto, lifted on 35s. 90K miles, absolutely trouble free. I do however change my oil like a maniac. Never lower than 55% remaining on the oil life gauge. Likely average around 4 to 5K miles per change. Super easy, around...

Bill, you are not wrong. However that was a half a career ago. The time I spent designing software / firmware for Chysler Engine Controllers was a blast and a really phenomenal gig. Enjoyed it immensely. Really was hard to leave it. However, on several of the high altitude emission calibration...

Please don't ask me. My experience with Stelantis 'Stealerships' have been nothing but the worst. I'd gladly rather have a tooth pulled without meds. Spend your money at a compitent shop. I've given up on all of my extended Mopar warranty. Just for reference... Good luck, Jay

Recall, shifting from 2Hi to 4Hi, or vice-versa, is not a 'gearing' change. The vehicle remains in 'high' gear. From 2Hi to 4Hi you're simply engaging power to the front axle and disabling the Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) mechanism. Both do involve the engagement of gears but do not change any...

Yep. On the police report, it indicated it was parked in a public spot on their lot. Funny how the delivery truck hit no other vehicle but mine. My suspicion is they left it front of a service bay where the hurried, minimage age / wage driver was bound to hit it. Regardless, even though they...

Hey for reference, my 2019 JL Sport lifted on 35's has been the best damn vehicle I have ever owned. I get more 'smiles per mile' from this thing than any other vehicle I've ever owned. Really, by far, bar none. Now, I have had nothing but the shittiest of experiences at severel FCA / Stelantis...

I get that people are proud of their accomplishments and trophies are important. Some are OCD in their compulsion to collect them all. Please show off your achievements in whatever brings you the most joy. Either hanging on the side of your vehicle, framed on your wall, over the fireplace...

I've lost all faith in stealerships. My 2019 JL Sport (purchased new) will never again tread anywhere near any FCA/Stellantis location. It sounds like you suffered blown fuse(s). Replacement of the entire Power Distribution Module seem's to indicate a design flaw where some high current circuit...

Respectively disagree. Modulation of the braking system by the ABS controller will be performed much more efficiently (and effectively) than my foot can. I nonetheless can override all ABS action by pressing down on the brake pedal, either as easy or as hard as necessary. Just enabling the Hill...

@Jeep Junkie I swear by the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature. This is an ABS software implemented braking / transmission cruise control system that modulates wheel braking action in conjunction with engine torque control when descending downhill. Going down the steepest of grades at very...