The 2Dr Sport Only Thread

[Trauma Jeep]

My daughter (19) learnt to drive with my basic Sport S and drive it for a year and loved it. So I don't think you need all the bells and whistles. She even bought her own new car this past March (Chevy Spark) and didn't want all the bells and whistles, just the hands free options with the radio and phone. Yeah, I know, Spark I tried steering her to Jeep, but she was scared to pay that much (18k vs 32k). At least she was thinking ahead of her payments
Edit: only thing I would add would be anything but the 5"!

Agreed! The 5 inch Uconnect is a joke.

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[Stormin’ Moorman]

What's the anniversary edition look like?

They didn’t have a pic, just the order sheet. On paper it “looked” a lot like a Sahara. Lots of options.

 

[Speed331]

Will have had mine for a month this Tuesday. Loving every moment behind the wheel - on road and off. Only have had a chance for two light back road runs through the spring mountains, but have a trip to Sedona in a few weeks and plan an a run up Shnebly Hill trail among others.

 

[GreyFox]

They didn’t have a pic, just the order sheet. On paper it “looked” a lot like a Sahara. Lots of options.

Nice. I'll have to check that out then. I think hubby might need to upgrade his JKU

 

[zrickety]

So I just got back from the dealership. Couple of things, in 2021 you can’t get a hardtop on a sport or sport s. He didn’t want that but I thought it was interesting. There is a 80th anniversary package that costs about $9k that loads it up.

I think he’s probably going with a sport s with the 23S package. Adding the anti spin diff and the tech group which gives him the 7” screen. Also included is the destination fee of $1495, red paint fee of $245 and soft top window storage bag of $75. Comes out to $34,600 MSRP and the invoice was $33k and some change.

Hoping to get 5% under invoice which is about $32k. Does all this sound reasonable?

I understand you're on a budget, but I found my 2020 Rubicon for $38k, there were 2 at that particular dealership. (Raleigh, NC)

 

[nostatic]

So I just got back from the dealership. Couple of things, in 2021 you can’t get a hardtop on a sport or sport s. He didn’t want that but I thought it was interesting. There is a 80th anniversary package that costs about $9k that loads it up.

I think he’s probably going with a sport s with the 23S package. Adding the anti spin diff and the tech group which gives him the 7” screen. Also included is the destination fee of $1495, red paint fee of $245 and soft top window storage bag of $75. Comes out to $34,600 MSRP and the invoice was $33k and some change.

Hoping to get 5% under invoice which is about $32k. Does all this sound reasonable?

I thought the 7” screen was now standard for 2021. Agree that the hardtop availability doesn’t sound right. FWIW I have no issues with the 5” screen but apparently I’m in the minority

 

[GreatWhite13]

ended up getting the front knockoff mopar bumper on this weekend but i couldn't get the badlands 12k winch to fit without heavy mods so still shopping a winch but now onto lights

 

[zrickety]

now onto lights

FWIW, I found oem style LED tails on Amazon. $279
https://www.amazon.com/HEADLIGHTSDE...=CH2801218&qid=1598223718&s=automotive&sr=1-2

 

[Trauma Jeep]

ended up getting the front knockoff mopar bumper on this weekend but i couldn't get the badlands 12k winch to fit without heavy mods so still shopping a winch but now onto lights

Looks amazing. Where did you get the bumper?

 

[GreatWhite13]

both rear and front are ebay knockoffs and i had a coupon so oth and a winch plate for 500 i couldnt pass them up

 

[Trauma Jeep]

both rear and front are ebay knockoffs and i had a coupon so oth and a winch plate for 500 i couldnt pass them up

I don’t blame you. Strong work.

 

[GreatWhite13]

FWIW, I found oem style LED tails on Amazon. $279
https://www.amazon.com/HEADLIGHTSDE...=CH2801218&qid=1598223718&s=automotive&sr=1-2

I got leds all around now, Time to start using some aux buttons lol

 

[opiop]

Going to start the order process for a 2-door sport for my oldest son tomorrow. This is his first vehicle that he’s going to pay for.

Any advice from you guys?

I'm not sure if you're adding the LSD because you want the dana 44 in the rear or if you want the extra traction, but FYI if you get the manual transmission then the dana 44 is standard. I don't know if your son knows how to drive manual but if he does then that's an instant free beefier axle in the rear! I was pretty happy to know my manual Sport has the 44 in the rear even though I don't have the LSD, so just figured I'd pass the info along

 

[Stormin’ Moorman]

I'm not sure if you're adding the LSD because you want the dana 44 in the rear or if you want the extra traction, but FYI if you get the manual transmission then the dana 44 is standard. I don't know if your son knows how to drive manual but if he does then that's an instant free beefier axle in the rear! I was pretty happy to know my manual Sport has the 44 in the rear even though I don't have the LSD, so just figured I'd pass the info along

He works in the woods so the traction is important. He doesn’t know how to drive a manual but when he found out how much the auto costs he decided he would learn. Haha

 

[Arrowhead]

Wow, great this thread is still going! I looked back at my original post and then the update I posted last winter.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/the-2dr-sport-only-thread.15647/page-18#post-973784

Surprising how your Jeep can evolve and not realize it. Very happy with the upgrades I've made but the as you push the limits of your rig it just highlights more opportunities to improve it.

Since my last post in this thread I went with Raceline simulated bead locks and 35" Milestars. Very happy with the setup. They are a bit heavy though 107#'s tire and wheel although the Milestars measure a true 35". I selected those wheels anticipating they would get scuffed up and since they are natural colored scratches would not stick out so bad. That's working out pretty well. The Rubicon takeoff axles are working out perfect and the stock 4:10 with the automatic is the sweet spot for this tire size (on our lighter two doors). I see 8th no problem on the highway. With the 2-1/2" RK lift I had a lot of fender interference so I trimmed the lips and added the AAL high line fender lights for the Sahara fenders (no, I don't want Rubicon fenders). I tuned the suspension so there are just enough bump stops to protect the shocks. Why have shocks with 12" of travel only to stunt them with bump stops?

Finally got around to making my rear bumper to compliment the front I made. I raised the hitch up for more clearance, frenched in the license plate for better protection (most aftermarket bumpers leave you with no mounting locating) and added recovery points up high so they don't hang down causing a snag point when backing up. VERY pleased with the Hooker Blackheart exhaust. Tucks way up, reasonably priced but doesn't have an obnoxious sound. Just slightly louder than stock but no drone on the highway. Added Motobuilt diff covers and they paid for themselves already. The front one took a pretty hard hit that probably would have crushed the stock cover.

Very pleased with the Synergy steering components. Tie rod has some evidence of getting whacked pretty good but everything is holding up fine. Multiple day long highway trips and it tracks straight and true. Have had to adjust the steering box multiple times but it seems to have settled down now, minimal to no play. Steering stabilizer is a whole nother story and have a separate thread on that. It's off in the picture for some repairs (my fault).

Have full M.O.R.E skids and they have been great. Again reasonably priced but work.

Some recent wheelin trips have highlighted some areas that could use improvement though. I think diff skids are in order and those rear lower shock mounts have got to go. I could see the advantages of going with a bigger tire but not ready to commit to gears and beefier axle shafts but that's only way I would do it.

Overall I'm thrilled with the 2dr sport and have no regrets. I'm having a blast wheeling with it and enjoying doing mods to it. It's interesting out on the trail with fellow Jeepers and the 4dr and 2dr are just as capable but in different ways. Some obstacles a 4dr goes over with ease where I struggle and then vise a versa but the turning radius on the 2dr is the clear winner.

Typical Northeast trail:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=TlEtdkJ4X3NiRy1vOU1VWWhRbDhDaGhkeUZGdWR3

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