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Differences between JT and JL

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What are the differences between the 2020 JT and the 2019 JL in 3.6 automatic? Like parts that would be REALLY different? If someone has worked on their JL for a while, how much head scratching would they encounter with the JT before having to take it to a Jeep tech with access to more information? This includes differences like parts #s, torque specifications on various bolts, volumes for fluids, etc.

They both have the same:
Engine - 3.6L V-6 VVT DOHC
Transmission - 850RE
Clutch
Transfer case
Axles (M210 front and M220 rear)
Alternator
Battery/Starter system/Start-Stop/Remote-Start
Steering
HVAC
Emission/Exhaust
Suspension (except the actual shocks/springs parts)
Pumps, lines, wiring

So those systems should be identical, right?

I suspect the following are the biggest differences
Brakes - parts used for the pads, not general system
Cooling system
Frame (though probably very similar)
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IIRC the Non-rubi JL uses a Dana 30 M186 front axle not a Dana 44 while the base rear is a Dana 35 M200 with the 44 being an option. The rear suspension is different with the frame and suspension of the JT based off of the Ram 1500
 
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You have basically figured out the main differences. Anything else a dealer tech would have to deal with and dive into would be no different that if they had the distinguish the nuance difference between the equipment on the different model JL’s and apply the same logic to a JT.
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