Unfortunately you cannot roll up the cover with the cross bars on but they are quick release only leaving on the small foot brackets (which also install/remove quickly if you want it all removed).
I like the low profile cross rails but higher would have been nice for rolling the cover.
I did...
got to test out the gladiator in the snow recently here in NJ and it was excellent (grant it I have ATs that I think are snowflake rated). Same exact tires that were on the Ford Raptor I had.
I think it is actually better than the JLU with the same tires (which was also great)....only...
I will admit, it seems like we are in the golden age for cool trucks...JL, JLU, JT, Raptor, Power Wagon, Rebel, Bronco coming and they are all awesome factory setups. I think the Wrangler and F150 Raptor popularity has really pushed this and it seems like you can't go wrong with any of them.
what model trail boss did you get, LS or LT
I agree the commercials are good, I at first didn't like the look but they grew on me. The interior still could use more updating but you can't beat the price (especially with discounts) for what you are getting. I just looked and they are discounting...
I second the Bakflip Revolver X4....pricy but nice and the best part is it includes the side tracks for cross-rails.....add on rhino rack bars or yakima and you are all set.
(I went with rhino rack crossbars)
I agree about K02's, I have 35" KO2s with mopar lift and mine drives great (for a jeep, brick moving through the air), I did also install a fox steering stabilizer and it also helped a little bit (but it was not bad with stock stabilizer)
I think a big part of your problem is the mud terrain tires, they will probably improve a bit as they break in but they really affect ride, fuel economy, steering and breaking in my opinion. all terrains are much better on-road. Wind noise is just a jeep thing....I actually think the hardtop...
I just added Rhino Rack crossbar set (Y02-490-NT) which I added to my Bakflip cover
I then added the Overland Vehicle Systems TMBK 3 person roof top tent and have an awesome setup for just under $1200 for the tent and crossbars, can't wait until summer (I use this on the beach)
I personally bought a sport s and not a max tow but I could have gone either way.....strength wise I don't think there is a difference (or if anything the narrow might be slightly stronger). the only difference I see is the width and 4.10 v 3.73. If I was using stock offset wheels with 35s then...
Nice, for low pro bedrails I got the Bakflip mx4 revolver (has tracks built in) and rhino rack vortex bar kit 59” bars, RTT coming at the end of this week :)
I have to admit that the 3.6 to me is a great motor, fairly simple, tons of them out there (it has been in wrangler since 2012 and GC's from I think 2014). seem to be very reliable from having owned a few, easy to maintain (easiest oil change I have ever done). As to power/performance maybe I am...