Khuemann
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- First Name
- Kevin
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- Lombard, IL
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- Jeep Wrangler Sahara JL - Mojito! (Ordered 5/7/18)
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- Civil Engineer
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I am getting ready to order my Mojito Jeep but I had a few questions on trim levels and future modifications before I order.
Right now I live in Chicago; however, I plan on moving to Colorado within the next couple of years. I mention this, because I have been leaning on getting the Sahara model. When I do move to Colorado, I may want to modify my Jeep for the trails. I don't plan on doing serious rock crawling, but maybe some easy to moderate trails. (As this will be my primary vehicle, I don't want to risk flipping)
These are the current options I am looking at for my Sahara Jeep:
My questions are the following:
Right now I live in Chicago; however, I plan on moving to Colorado within the next couple of years. I mention this, because I have been leaning on getting the Sahara model. When I do move to Colorado, I may want to modify my Jeep for the trails. I don't plan on doing serious rock crawling, but maybe some easy to moderate trails. (As this will be my primary vehicle, I don't want to risk flipping)
These are the current options I am looking at for my Sahara Jeep:
- 8 Speed Auto
- LED Lighting Group
- Safety Group
- Tow/Heavy Duty Electronic Group
- Remote Proximity Keyless
- Cold Weather Group
- Black 3 Piece Hard Top
- Alpine Premium Audio
- All Season Floor Matts
My questions are the following:
- Can front and rear lockers be installed easily on the Sahara model after the fact? And how much would this cost in the future.
- Can sway bar release be installed on the Sahara model in the future? And how much would this cost?
- I know the Rubicon's fenders are higher then on the Rubicon model. Can the fenders be raised to match the Rubicon's fender heights, or are the body styles inherently different and unchangeable without after market fenders? I do like the body color fenders, thats why I am asking.
- Are lift kits cheaper or easier to install on Rubicons vs Saharas?
- I am also considering getting both a soft top and hard top for my jeep. However, I had some questions on the premium soft top. Can the premium soft top open up and lay flat without taking the back three panels off? It would be nice if I didn't want to bother removing these panels but just wanted the top portion opened up. However, after watching some of the demonstration videos, it appears as though the premium top "locks" in a upward position until the latch in the back is released (ie the panels are removed). This doesn't appear to be drive-able in this configuration.
- Does anyone know if it will be easy to obtain used premium soft tops at a better discount then jeep is offering?
- What is the the non-premium or standard soft top. How difficult is this to remove and can the top be removed without removing the back? I can't seem to find any videos or pictures of it. If these could be purchased used as Jeep owners upgrade their tops, it may be worth while.
- Are there any hard or soft top configurations in aftermarket, that are worth looking into?
- Should I just spend my money now on a Rubicon? Does one model have better resale value. I know that the rubicon also gets improved tires, which may also give reason to upgrade. I want to know others thoughts on this.
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