The overland is much more comfortable and the all season tires and non lift definitely help with that, it’s the most cushy of all the trims that and the sport since they’re basically the same suspension wise. I owned a Rubicon gladiator before this one and it actually rode better as well as a JL wrangler that even rode better.
Good luck! Maybe a Jeep isn’t for you.
No offense meant here, but perhaps a Jeep Gladiator is not the best vehicle for you. You’ve had a Rubicon and now Mojave and trading it for an Overland in search of a better ride. I love my Gladiator but not for it’s comfort and cushy ride because those characteristics don’t exist IMO.
I’ve seen tons of written and video reviews indicating one of the major highlights of the JL/JT platform has been the addition of the 8 speed that is mated to the 3.6L motor. The 6-speed has had its own issues and of course will yield a lower trade value when the time comes.
I have a 2021 Diesel Rubicon. It's got Nitto Ridge Grapler 37s and the Clayton 2.5" lift with the Fox 2.5 Performance Elite shocks. No leveling kit on it. Drives like a dream. I tow a 2022 Apex Ultra-Lite 245BHS (100% FL driving) and have zero problems. I do stiffen the rear fox shocks and I have a E2 Equalizer sway/weight distribution hitch (HIGHLY RECOMMEND). The trailer is 27.5FT overall and 4750lbs dry weight. The diesel rubicon trim can tow 6k FYI and it definetly pulls the weight better than the 3.6 counter part. I generally get between 12-15mpg when towing it too (I don't go over 65mph). Also, get a trailer brake controller.
If you want to Rock Crawl then I agree, but as a general off road vehicle I disagree. Get a Max Tow with 4:10 Gears and limited slip rear diff. Spend $150 on sway bar disconnect and put in a front locker. 1.5 inch leveling kit with bumper/winch. Upgrade tires. You then have an awesome set up for on and off road and you don't have that butt ugly red dash and you'll still be money ahead for what the Rubicon package costs.
The problem is you’ve just spent enough to have gotten a rubicon, and you still won’t have a 4:1 low range transfer case, off road plus, etc. and a leveling kit doesn’t articulate nearly as well as full springs. The dash color is irrelevant.
All Rubicons don't have a red dash. Mine doesn't, not that I'd mind if I did. Also, unless you can install all that stuff yourself (other than the leveling kit and manual disconnect, I can't), the cost savings aren't much, if anything, after factoring parts, labor, and warranty.
The 4:1 T Case in the Rubicon is designed for Rock Crawling period. The regular T Case is great for anything else. I'm amazed at the amount of travel my Max Tow springs have, and the leveling kit did just that it leveled it out. The Rubicon package is insanely expensive compared to just modding out a Max Tow. The Max Tow is easily the best bang for your buck and yes you'll be money ahead by modding it out over the Rubicon package.
Guarantee it doesn’t ride as nice as the overland with no life and all-season tires, anyone that says otherwise is in denial.I have a 2021 Diesel Rubicon. It's got Nitto Ridge Grapler 37s and the Clayton 2.5" lift with the Fox 2.5 Performance Elite shocks. No leveling kit on it. Drives like a dream. I tow a 2022 Apex Ultra-Lite 245BHS (100% FL driving) and have zero problems. I do stiffen the rear fox shocks and I have a E2 Equalizer sway/weight distribution hitch (HIGHLY RECOMMEND). The trailer is 27.5FT overall and 4750lbs dry weight. The diesel rubicon trim can tow 6k FYI and it definetly pulls the weight better than the 3.6 counter part. I generally get between 12-15mpg when towing it too (I don't go over 65mph). Also, get a trailer brake controller.
Those were the prices with comparable options. Options don't cost more on the Rubicon. If it's not standard on the Rubicon (much of it is), the options cost the same, so the difference is the same. My Rubicon, which is a 2021, was well under $50k, by a good bit. Mine is manual, but even with the auto, it'd have been under $50k.
