Probably only the leather heated seats, but you can get those on the JL as well. The pricing between them is pretty close, but the features are much better on the JL IMO.Local dealers have a couple of JKR Hardrock/Recons for sale at quite a discount compared to a JLR. Are there any features in the H/R units that would be considered 'better' than the new JL Rubicon?
Unlikely. The only major difference between the Recon and the standard JK Rubicon in terms of true capability or performance are the beefed up axles. Everything else, such as the decals, bumpers, rock rails, and hood are simply appearance package add-ons.Local dealers have a couple of JKR Hardrock/Recons for sale at quite a discount compared to a JLR. Are there any features in the H/R units that would be considered 'better' than the new JL Rubicon?
Yes!!! This is on my shortlist for mods...if the JL comes out with a version that has them, again. Maybe the JK's will fit...?I wished I had his red seatbelts.
Since you have the Recon and are also waiting on a JL. May I ask how you feel about the Recon JK axles vs. the new Rubicon JL axles?I own a 17 jk recon... did some lil things like added a back up cam, better audio system, steps ect ect.... the reason i say this is bc IMO the jl rubi still blows aways my recon. I prefer the jl feel of the drive, all the new bells and whistles (keyless entry was the 1 question i asked when i bought my recon and was told no, jeep will never do a keyless entry so i bought the recon and here it is on the jl). ... so im anxiously awaiting my jl to arrive. My recon is great, i love it, but as a person who also drives high end performance cars, i feel the the jl new features puts it above my recon. I like the added room, wider and higher stance, techno improvements, proximity feature, and easier soft top. I like luxury, and the jl finally has a hint of jeep brand luxury, lol. I will still have to do somemore lil tweaks to the jl rubi (bumpers ect ect) but i vote jl. Guess the bottom line is what do you like about the jl and does the jk have it, and vise versa... what are you willing to give up by choosing between the two? Most importantly... why do you want a jeep... are you goin muddin, rock and trailin, or daily driving.... good luck deciding.
Anyday is a good day if your in a jeep... any jeep
Off the top of my head (while i sit in traffic so if you want dimensions or numbers, they aren't in my head to give).... the dana 44's have been improved for the jls to allow for larger tires, better turning radius, and steering BUT the important thing is that they new 44s are actually stronger (if memory serves also larger as in thicker) which is a big deal when you are discussing the front end 44. There were cases in the jk of the old 44s stressing (bending) which is no good. The new 44 should and has been "said" to eliminate that problem in the front end with the thicker tubes. I'm sure some of the more serious off roadies on here could give you more information...after im just a girl who hates traffic and uses her recon to go over medians, curbs, and around all those cars with no clearance! And thats what i am going to do right now! Up and over and seeeee ya!Since you have the Recon and are also waiting on a JL. May I ask how you feel about the Recon JK axles vs. the new Rubicon JL axles?