theplankeye
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Welcome back Screamer?! Still not buying a JL right? Please remind me, if you hate it why are you here? We got it 100x you don’t like the axles.
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I envy your fab skills. Yes this ZF transmission has had problems in many other vehicles since it’s inception. Most notably in the newest Cherokee which caused several production delays, recalls, firmware flashes, and many bad reviews even by paid magazines. I remember an article in motor trend that had a long term tester’s transmission replaced and still showed the same problems. I would definitely opt for the manual if I were you.I'm cool so far with the new dash, it actually reminds me more of my red CJ-7 dash, compared to the current JK big slab dash which I haven't cared for. I've got a MIG welder and have made my own bumpers and other items, so I don't care so much about the new stock bumpers. Unless replacing the bumpers will mess up some electronic item - then I do care. The "ZF nightmare" transmission thing would most concern me - have you heard some bad things about it? Has it proved not solid in other vehicles? I am looking forward to the big reveal next week, to finally get some details on the manual transmission. Hoping Jeep chose wisely and it is a good solid unit.
I’m here for the same exact two reasons you are here. I love Jeeps and I hope I’m wrong about many of the JLs design choices.Welcome back Screamer?! Still not buying a JL right? Please remind me, if you hate it why are you here? We got it 100x you don’t like the axles.
The JL is getting the ZF8 that's in the Grand Cherokee, not the ZF9 that's in the regular Cherokee.I envy your fab skills. Yes this ZF transmission has had problems in many other vehicles since it’s inception. Most notably in the newest Cherokee which caused several production delays, recalls, firmware flashes, and many bad reviews even by paid magazines. I remember an article in motor trend that had a long term tester’s transmission replaced and still showed the same problems. I would definitely opt for the manual if I were you.
+1 the ZF 8 speed automatic is widely used and has a good reputation. But this is really getting off-topic for this thread subject.The JL is getting the ZF8 that's in the Grand Cherokee, not the ZF9 that's in the regular Cherokee.
My understanding is that the ZF8 has a good reputation for being rock solid.
One more for Mopar half doors and uppers.Half doors.
Why is the tire carrier mount your preferred choice? Why against a hitch mount bike rack?Looking at the picture that has been posted here of the spare tire and the back up camera, it looks like my prime choice of a bicycle carrier model is toast. I hope someone comes up with a new design that will allow one or two bikes to be mounted on the spare tire support without blocking the camera.