Iāll be going with Shrockworks. Frame mount without touching the body bolts. An optional step plate is useful as well. Have had these on my Xterra for 10+ years (without top plate) and the powder coat looks like new and no rust...
https://www.shrockworks.com/JJL-SL-pr-16304.html
3rd Jeep, 3rd 2-door/stick/soft top. The JL is way better for storage if the rear seat is folded forward. This is obviously not an option with kids, etc...but thatās not my case now.
Nothing beats the look of the Original.
Shrockworks now has their frame-mount Sliders for the 2-door. I had their stuff on my old Xterra and it's very good stuff. They can be optioned with or without the top plate which can be used as a step.
https://www.shrockworks.com/JJL-SL-pr-16304.html
The offer is close, I'd want close to 20% ofg MSRP. I bought my 19 special ordered the way I wanted last December for 9.4% off MSRP. 2018's were about 15% at the time.
I have the stick as well. If I'm slowing from speed I prefer to down shift to at least 20 mph before pushing in the clutch if stopping. Feel I'm using less brake and feels more natural to me...
The windows should always be rinsed at a minimum before anything is applied. Always use a clean microfiber with whatever youāre using. With no rear wiper, driving on a wet day quickly makes the rear window nearly useless. Iāll reluctantly use a squeegee at a gas station when necessary.
A Sport S with the Anti Spin rear diff (LSD) will do everything and more than youāll likely need. Iād save the $ and go this route given your needs...