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Dan Grady
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Went from a 2016 Jeep 2 door Willys JK to a 2018 F150 and a 2021 F150 do to changes in life style and family needs. Going back to a 2024 2 door Jeep Willys JL. And I’m looking forward to it!
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I didn't come from an F-150, but my first vehicle ever was a '95 F-150 XL custom. It was pretty nice. Don't get me wrong, it was a piece of shit, but it was my piece of shit. Bench seat in it was pretty awesome, definitely made hitting the bumps extra fun! It was definitely not a babe magnet, and while I did enjoy it, the transmission went at 163,000 mi, which kind of sucked. I only paid two grand for it and the cost to fix the transmission was 8K. 
That being said you'll probably miss your pickup truck. I used to use mine for side jobs and would always try and have something in the bed every weekend and be getting paid for it, but nowadays I enjoy my weekends so I'm not looking to get paid to do stuff. However if you used your truck for truck stuff, you'll probably miss it pretty quick. Do yourself favor though, if you do get another pickup truck, buy a Ram.
That being said you'll probably miss your pickup truck. I used to use mine for side jobs and would always try and have something in the bed every weekend and be getting paid for it, but nowadays I enjoy my weekends so I'm not looking to get paid to do stuff. However if you used your truck for truck stuff, you'll probably miss it pretty quick. Do yourself favor though, if you do get another pickup truck, buy a Ram.
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It has been said a couple of times in this thread already. And, while true, it doesn't feel like super helpful input.
IF - you use the truck for truck things; towing, hauling - as frequent functions - you're probably still going to need (or at least want) a truck
IF - you take long highway-centric road trips; you can certainly do it in the Jeep but the truck will make it a vastly more pleasant experience
I didn't really replace one with the other but the JLURD I have took the garage slot of an F-350 Tremor I sold not long after the Jeep arrived.
Around town, running an errand, throwing the dogs in to go take a hike in the mountains or something the Jeep is more fun, gets more interesting places more easily, and if you choose the Jeep can do the top-off thing, tackle more trails and a broader scope of off-pavement things.
Our SuperDuty Tremor was capable for what it was, but I skipped lots of trails because of its size and always felt like I had to pay more attention on otherwise easy trails/trips because of the size.
I think my Wrangler has been in ~26 states in the 2 years I've had it so road trips aren't a deal-breaker most of the time. I have the hard top and have done the roof liner and some sound deadening material throughout. Most of the time it is entirely livable. I've had a pair of trips from Colorado to California into big winds and some ugly weather and I hated the Jeep for those trips.
Steering on the truck left something to be desired - the half-tons are considerably better. The Jeep's steering sucks and it got worse with larger tires and a lift despite addressing the alignment/geometry. I think you'll pretty easily ignore it around town and on some peaceful highway trips but I feel like it is front of mind because you're always making small inputs/corrections.
Few vehicles are better road trippers than modern full-size trucks. You can argue the efficency is questionable but the Wrangler suffers there similarly.
Depending on your size the Wrangler can be somewhere between cramped and confining. I'm 6'3 or so and my shoulder is pressed against the roll bar, my knee touches the dash, I want the wheel to telescope toward me a bit more and there isn't much room to address/adjust your position once you're under way. That said it is still more comfortable than I expected.
My wife is ~5'10 and if we're in the front rear passenger space is rough - especially leg room - ingress/egress in the back seat is also challenging if you've got adult or older passengers.
Driving a full size truck is a bit like travelling in the comfort of your living room, visibility is better, its far more isolated, etc.
The Wrangler is more livable and refined than I expected and it has been a truly fun thing to own and use in many cases. The things it isn't good at are pretty much what you'd expect them to be. I am looking for a truck again, but I think the Wrangler will probably stay as well.
IF - you use the truck for truck things; towing, hauling - as frequent functions - you're probably still going to need (or at least want) a truck
IF - you take long highway-centric road trips; you can certainly do it in the Jeep but the truck will make it a vastly more pleasant experience
I didn't really replace one with the other but the JLURD I have took the garage slot of an F-350 Tremor I sold not long after the Jeep arrived.
Around town, running an errand, throwing the dogs in to go take a hike in the mountains or something the Jeep is more fun, gets more interesting places more easily, and if you choose the Jeep can do the top-off thing, tackle more trails and a broader scope of off-pavement things.
Our SuperDuty Tremor was capable for what it was, but I skipped lots of trails because of its size and always felt like I had to pay more attention on otherwise easy trails/trips because of the size.
I think my Wrangler has been in ~26 states in the 2 years I've had it so road trips aren't a deal-breaker most of the time. I have the hard top and have done the roof liner and some sound deadening material throughout. Most of the time it is entirely livable. I've had a pair of trips from Colorado to California into big winds and some ugly weather and I hated the Jeep for those trips.
Steering on the truck left something to be desired - the half-tons are considerably better. The Jeep's steering sucks and it got worse with larger tires and a lift despite addressing the alignment/geometry. I think you'll pretty easily ignore it around town and on some peaceful highway trips but I feel like it is front of mind because you're always making small inputs/corrections.
Few vehicles are better road trippers than modern full-size trucks. You can argue the efficency is questionable but the Wrangler suffers there similarly.
Depending on your size the Wrangler can be somewhere between cramped and confining. I'm 6'3 or so and my shoulder is pressed against the roll bar, my knee touches the dash, I want the wheel to telescope toward me a bit more and there isn't much room to address/adjust your position once you're under way. That said it is still more comfortable than I expected.
My wife is ~5'10 and if we're in the front rear passenger space is rough - especially leg room - ingress/egress in the back seat is also challenging if you've got adult or older passengers.
Driving a full size truck is a bit like travelling in the comfort of your living room, visibility is better, its far more isolated, etc.
The Wrangler is more livable and refined than I expected and it has been a truly fun thing to own and use in many cases. The things it isn't good at are pretty much what you'd expect them to be. I am looking for a truck again, but I think the Wrangler will probably stay as well.
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I have both. Both 18s. Both have small lifts, 35s.
If I had to get rid of one, it would be the Jeep. Easy choice.
The Jeep is more fun to drive, the F150 is much much more comfortable, and practical.
I’ve had both all over the country, the F150 is far and away better on the interstate at 80mph. The Jeep is obviously miles better off road. Though the F150 is quite capable for a IFS truck (has OEM rear locker), I do take it off road on hunting trips. The Jeep goes off road for playing.
If they ever make a V8 gladiator I’d probably get rid of both.
If I had to get rid of one, it would be the Jeep. Easy choice.
The Jeep is more fun to drive, the F150 is much much more comfortable, and practical.
I’ve had both all over the country, the F150 is far and away better on the interstate at 80mph. The Jeep is obviously miles better off road. Though the F150 is quite capable for a IFS truck (has OEM rear locker), I do take it off road on hunting trips. The Jeep goes off road for playing.
If they ever make a V8 gladiator I’d probably get rid of both.
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Good point - put that in the context of my vehicles going from the 12mpg in any/all conditions of the 7.3L gas F-350 to the ~24mpg Wrangler diesel is probably close to the inverse of the more common vehicles in this discussionhoch said:
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Had F150 2.7 Supercrew 4x4 XLT. Traded in on my 22 JLUR. Zero regrets. Well only that I didn’t get the Jeep sooner.
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