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More of a vehicle walkthrough than an actual interview...

9:03: Every single 2020 MY will be powered by V6, but at 9:23 then also says in CY 2020 the EcoDiesel will be available. Wrangler will get EcoDiesel first later this year (11:27)
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I almost can believe this. At 2.09 in the video he says that they use plastic cleats to hold up the tailgate which must hold a truck load of heavy plywood. I can’t believe they make those cleats out of plastic instead of metal. These will be the first things to break, almost guaranteed. Truly astounding!!!
 

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Why does he refer to the Gladiator as Gladiator and not The Gladiator? It almost sounds like he is talking about it like it is a person.
 

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I almost can believe this. At 2.09 in the video he says that they use plastic cleats to hold up the tailgate which must hold a truck load of heavy plywood. I can’t believe they make those cleats out of plastic instead of metal. These will be the first things to break, almost guaranteed. Truly astounding!!!
A lot of suspension spacers are made from a type of plastic. Those withstand static loads of around 1,000 lbs each. How many of those have you seen broken? Maybe the new cleats will indeed break, but maybe they won’t. We won’t know until they are tested.
 

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If they break it will be the easiest repair ever.

Honey I got to fix the Jeep, big job, probably take all afternoon.....and a whole 6 pack in the garage.
 

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A lot of suspension spacers are made from a type of plastic. Those withstand static loads of around 1,000 lbs each. How many of those have you seen broken? Maybe the new cleats will indeed break, but maybe they won’t. We won’t know until they are tested.
We shall see. Time will tell.
 

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I almost can believe this. At 2.09 in the video he says that they use plastic cleats to hold up the tailgate which must hold a truck load of heavy plywood. I can’t believe they make those cleats out of plastic instead of metal. These will be the first things to break, almost guaranteed. Truly astounding!!!
They did this so AEV could corner the market on metal cleats for the JT......... It's a conspiracy man!
 

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Are there any pics of the locking storage behind the seats? I believe this video is the first I've heard of that.
 

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Are there any pics of the locking storage behind the seats? I believe this video is the first I've heard of that.
It’s not like the box under the seat. In this case he is referring to the seat itself. The actual seat locks into place in the upright position. As far as storage there are pictures floating around, but the Bluetooth speaker will take up the left side if you get that option and the sub option takes the middle so it leaves you with the mesh net on the right. Skip both speakers and you have an open tray thing.
 

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It’s not like the box under the seat. In this case he is referring to the seat itself. The actual seat locks into place in the upright position. As far as storage there are pictures floating around, but the Bluetooth speaker will take up the left side if you get that option and the sub option takes the middle so it leaves you with the mesh net on the right. Skip both speakers and you have an open tray thing.
I know about all of that but he said there was behind-seat locking storage keyed to your fob. Around 4:18 on the video. It's not shown, unfortunately.

Maybe I'm mishearing? I've watched that part a few times but it's early and I haven't had enough coffee.
 

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I know about all of that but he said there was behind-seat locking storage keyed to your fob. Around 4:18 on the video. It's not shown, unfortunately.

Maybe I'm mishearing? I've watched that part a few times but it's early and I haven't had enough coffee.
Look in some of the media pictures, it’s a silver cylinder on the top part of the seat that locks the seat into position. I am not sure if the lock cylinder is also the release to lower the seat or if there is a separate lever for that. I know what you are referring to in the video and he doesn’t mean there is any additional locking box, just the seat backs blocking/locking access to the area.
 

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Look in some of the media pictures, it’s a silver cylinder on the top part of the seat that locks the seat into position. I am not sure if the lock cylinder is also the release to lower the seat or if there is a separate lever for that. I know what you are referring to in the video and he doesn’t mean there is any additional locking box, just the seat backs blocking/locking access to the area.
Alright, so I guess no new info. What you're saying makes sense. I was kind of excited there for a minute. :(
 

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Hey Brandon! I need some help moving next weekend too. Can you bring the Gladiator over and help me out?
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