You're gonna LOVE having 5.13s! My Mojave lost 2.5-3 mps going from the stock 32(ish) tires to 37s. I got all that back and a bit more with the regear and commute in 8th gear at 75+ on the freeway.
My JT does not feel as "Jeepy" as the CJs from my past, nor do they seem as rugged. But it is definitely a Jeep. I'm often surprised by it's performance (but worry more often about it's reliability). I have and do love my Jeeps! If I live long enough I'll buy/ build another.
Neighbors kids...
Meet Lucy my 3 year old Olde English Bulldogge. She's the only one who has ridden in my back seat since the week after I purchased my Gladiator 4/2022. Seat delete going in next week!
What is "special?"
There are alot of aftermarket fenders out there for JTs. If you like the minimalist look, GenRight (and others) make "fenders delete" kits.
https://genright.com/shop-by-vehicle/jeep-gladiator-jt/fenders/jeep-jt-gladiator-fender-delete-kit-rear/
I have Next Venture's...