I swap mine in the winter because I find the freedom panels are warmer and easier to clean with all the salt on the road but there is no need to swap them.
I 3D printed one off of printable's you do lose the key but the trade off was worth it in my opinion https://www.printables.com/model/514091-jeep-wranglergladiator-jljt-key-fob
I am in the same boat I really liked the Warn doors. These are a very close second. I haven't ordered a set yet because I am currently working on a TJ restoration project but once thats done these are on the list to get for my JT
Really like the look of these toppers but their dealer network is just too small the closest dealer was over 3 hours away. I even inquired about becoming a dealer and got no response.
I just installed this bumper last weekend totally agree with your assessment of the instructions. Had to contact them to get an actual picture of how the skid plate lined up. Still can't figure out why they send rivnuts with the skid plate when you don't need them.
I went with a Sport S Max Tow because I knew I was not going to be doing much off roading besides driving on the beach and I wanted the 4.10 gears so I could put larger tires on without having to worry about regearing.