If you could do it over - What would you change?

[Gvsukids]

Waited for a Rubicon

Why not just add the stuff aftermarket?

Would have never bought the nightmare……..

Which begs the question, what's so bad about it?

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[Motoarch]

Wrangler/Gladiator halogens are notoriously crappy. Like, to the point where I wonder how they're even legally passable. A birthday candle reflecting off a brick wall produces more light than those halogens.

In my JKU, I often had to flip on my high beams just to verify I even had my lights on. So many other people do the same. I eventually upgraded to JW Speaker LEDs and it was honestly the best upgrade/"mod" I made.

Headlights are one of any vehicle's most important safety feature. I'll never buy another Jeep again unless I get the LED package or I have upgrades waiting at home on day 1.

At least you can easily remedy the lighting situation!

I'll check those lights out.

Thanks for advice.

 

[Gvsukids]

- Remote start (an unused luxury feature that isn't safe to use in garages)

The exhaust from my running truck escapes the garage as soon as I open the garage door.

 

[staying_tuned]

Proximity locks. I had 2 orders, first was the 3.6 which I cancelled for the diesel. On the second order I obsessed over every option not realizing how used to proximity locks I had become. Now, I walk up to the truck and attempt to open the door 90%+ of the time with no result and only then remember to pull my fob out to unlock it.

 

[Uparms]

I had to buy off the lot and got more then I would have is I ordered my Max Tow stripped down, for 5% under invoice no less. But I didn't get Sirius on that fancy UConnect3. Just bought a 6 mo. old used one. Good to go. ( Premium soft top, BedLiner, Heater mirrors, power windows and locks, MaxTow, 8 speed auto, Aux Switch package, tint)

 

[dfwxjer]

If I have to flick my high beams on or flip my headlight on/off switch just to verify I have power/functioning lights, then that's a problem. If I'm only one of countless others that do the exact same, then that's a massive problem.

If you trailer your Jeep to the trail then that's fine, but the vast majority of us drive ours on the road as well as off.

I drive 4k+ miles a month so the Gladiator has never been trailered anywhere lol. The lights on the Gladiator are pretty good compared to say.. my 63 Impala, or my old CJ7, XJs, etc.

I've never once had to turn my highbeams on, or flip my headlights on/off to verify they're on. Maybe you prefer the bright white LED look but the stock halogens are far from unsafe. Certainly a far cry from being a massive problem but again forum hyperbole is hilarious so you do you.

I can say that I personally witnessed stranded motorists in far west Texas that had their LEDs freeze over last winter. Their cars were useless in the storm. The HIDs in my Navigator, and the other trucks with halogens were the only ones with functioning headlights. I'm sure the LED owners have a great time in good weather comparing their light output on well lit city streets lol.

 

[Uparms]

I had to buy off the lot and got more then I would have is I ordered my Max Tow stripped down, for 5% under invoice no less. But I didn't get Sirius on that fancy UConnect3. Just bought a 6 mo. old used one. Good to go. ( Premium soft top, BedLiner, Heater mirrors, power windows and locks, MaxTow, 8 speed auto, Aux Switch package, tint)

Oh yeah, before installed in the used UConnect w Sirius I install mopar remote start).

So really only 2 things missing from my original almost perfect JT.

 

[glendawg1619]

I did get to do it again! I went from a fully loaded gasser rubi to a more slimmed down diesel rubi. I changed the color from black to blue and now I kinda miss having the safety groups and trail rail system. I will be adding the proximity door handles soon though

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

100% wish I had gotten the auxiliary switches and trail rail management system, particularly for the 115V bed outlet.

I’m very satisfied outside of that.

 

[Challenger85]

Honestly, not a damn thing. I can add the few things I decided I didn’t need from the factory.

 

[fun2drum]

I got exactly what I wanted when I started looking at JT's, and that was a Sport S in Gator with a tow package that would pull my trailers without exceding its limits. I can say with a straight face that I would make exactly the same decision all over again, and I've owned it for well over a year now.

 

[RalphTuttle]

Like many others responding to this question, I wish I had the Auxiliary Switches on my Mojave. I am probably going to end up having them installed by the dealer (so they are covered by the warranty). Other than that, I am 100% happy with mine.

 

[ShirtlessCubsFan]

I'll check those lights out.

Thanks for advice.

They're up on the expensive end of options, so just know there's a lot more than those at more affordable prices, depending on your budget.

 

[ShirtlessCubsFan]

I drive 4k+ miles a month so the Gladiator has never been trailered anywhere lol. The lights on the Gladiator are pretty good compared to say.. my 63 Impala, or my old CJ7, XJs, etc.

I've never once had to turn my highbeams on, or flip my headlights on/off to verify they're on. Maybe you prefer the bright white LED look but the stock halogens are far from unsafe. Certainly a far cry from being a massive problem but again forum hyperbole is hilarious so you do you.

I can say that I personally witnessed stranded motorists in far west Texas that had their LEDs freeze over last winter. Their cars were useless in the storm. The HIDs in my Navigator, and the other trucks with halogens were the only ones with functioning headlights. I'm sure the LED owners have a great time in good weather comparing their light output on well lit city streets lol.

It's a battle of anecdotes, but one would hope to side with caution and take my anecdote seriously no matter the flare I've added for dramatic effect.

As for snow melting, they make LED lights with heating elements for those who may need it. There's also HID retrofits that naturally eliminate this concern while also boosting overall safety.

I'm in Oklahoma and my non-heated JW Speakers never left me desiring more during the winter.

 

[tampahoosier]

As the title says - If you could redo your purchase - what would you change?

To answer my own question - I wish I would have gotten the Diesel. Strictly for the torque and economy. I'm not unhappy with the V6 gasser (Livernois has a great tune!), however with the Banks tuner or potential upcoming tune from GDE I wish I would have gotten my truck with the different power plant.

How about you?

I DID do it over. I special ordered a loaded sting grey gladiator gasser April 2020. I regretted not waiting for the diesel and hated I chose the black hard top instead of body matched. April 2021 I ordered a new fully loaded Rubicon, this time with the Diesel and body color matched hard top and I could NOT be happier! FYI I will be getting the GDE tune! More torque/HP, better gas and better on the engine = Even More Fun.

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