Jeep Announces Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package

[Gren71]

I hear ya. Here I am looking at maybe moving to a Willy's diesel .... but then I read this thread and Im like wait...I have 35's and 4.56 and WTF am I thinking, LOL. I will say since I have had the 4.56's added that I truly believe all gladiators should have come stock with this gearing.

i bet! The 4.56s are the last mod on my list. Im just hesitant because im scared of them being done wrong and i get a whine from my rear

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[ACAD_Cowboy]

Can't wait to see if Toyota steps back into the market and either way, this is going to be great for the consumer.

Something like an old school 2 door pop top 4runner paired with an Xrta Cab sport truck?

I would love a return to smaller more retro concepts in 1/4 trucks and truggies. Let big trucks be big trucks and let little trucks be little trucks.

Fo'rinstance I could build a man eater of a camping rig using a 5/4 ton crew cab diesel as the base line, could even make it a functional 6x6 but I could never take it to where I want to go AND also use it as a commuter to the train station. Likewise a samurai is a hoot in terms of what you can do and where you can get but I wouldn't want to live out of one. It's all in the balance and I think I rather trailer the trail rig than overland the trail rig.

 

[DaveNH]

Ya... but how much is it?

$3995, just saw it. Not as bad as I thought really. Wonder if you can get that with the 4xe...

Guy on the JL side said his dealer said v6 only, at least rn.

Of course we know the 392 can get it, so maybe they can only order the v6 at the moment?

 

[Sazabi19]

Guy on the JL side said his dealer said v6 only, at least rn.

Of course we know the 392 can get it, so maybe they can only order the v6 at the moment?

That 4 may struggle with the larger tires though I'd assume the gearing would help. The mileage may tank and/or work the cooling too hard/constantly.

 

[LostWoods]

Something like an old school 2 door pop top 4runner paired with an Xrta Cab sport truck?

I would love a return to smaller more retro concepts in 1/4 trucks and truggies. Let big trucks be big trucks and let little trucks be little trucks.

Fo'rinstance I could build a man eater of a camping rig using a 5/4 ton crew cab diesel as the base line, could even make it a functional 6x6 but I could never take it to where I want to go AND also use it as a commuter to the train station. Likewise a samurai is a hoot in terms of what you can do and where you can get but I wouldn't want to live out of one. It's all in the balance and I think I rather trailer the trail rig than overland the trail rig.

I have had a few (lol, few) vehicles on my short list now that I'm here in the land of no rust and the first gen 4Runner is very high on that list. I fully welcome the unibody truck evolution if it means we can have vehicles like that so long as I can get real 4wd and the platform is upgradable like the XJ/MJ.

 

[Ogre_FL]

Meh, too bad you have to order the top of the line model to get 35" tires unlike the Ford Bronco. Curious what the cost will be.

Or a dang 4 door.
I have to admit, a 2 door base Sasquatch is VERY appealing to me to replace my Wrangler in a year or so.

 

[Terminus33]

Me!
A 2 Dr JT with an extra cab fold down jump seats facing inward would be my choice as ideal backup for when you pickup a short term hiker etc and want to stay legal.

So that's what they are calling hookers in the woods now?

 

[LostWoods]

Or a dang 4 door.
I have to admit, a 2 door base Sasquatch is VERY appealing to me to replace my Wrangler in a year or so.

I can't be the only one who thinks it's insane that the only Wrangler off-road upgrades are sold as an all-or-nothing deal gated behind the top trim level. I mean you can get the Sasquatch package in a base Bronco for $10k less than this package on a Rubicon.

There needs to be an off-road lite package... give us a Sport or Sport S package with the HD44 axles and 4.10 gears, rear-only locker, and 33" tires and I guarantee many buyers would pay for that upgrade. Not everyone wants to start at $50k before going all in on upgrades.

 

[Sazabi19]

I can't be the only one who thinks it's insane that the only Wrangler off-road upgrades are sold as an all-or-nothing deal gated behind the top trim level. I mean you can get the Sasquatch package in a base Bronco for $10k less than this package on a Rubicon.

There needs to be an off-road lite package... give us a Sport or Sport S package with the HD44 axles and 4.10 gears, rear-only locker, and 33" tires and I guarantee many buyers would pay for that upgrade. Not everyone wants to start at $50k before going all in on upgrades.

I thought all Gladiator axles were HD44s...

 

[Oilburner]

I work in the corrugated box industry. There are 2 types of business philosophies that different companies use:
1. Hi volume low profit.
2. Low volume high profit.
Jeep clearly is using #2, avg. fleet mpg requirements may come into play also.

 

[jc1986]

Who makes a "true" 35" tire? most 315/70/17s measure the same as the same brands 35x12.5x17s, it is just a different way of saying the same size.

General grabber atx is a true 35” in 35x12.5r17

 

[jeepmojave]

Interco Super Swamper 35x10.5r17s are true to size as are a number of their tires...I measured them at 35.2" ;-)

Great find. These can prolly fit stock wheels comfortably since the width is 10.5.

 

[JTWAVE]

From the JL side:

New Jeep® Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package Takes 4x4 Capability to New Levels
Global debut set for 2021 Chicago Auto Show Camp Jeep on Thursday, July 14, 2021

• Jeep® Wrangler Xtreme Recon package offers 35-inch tires straight from the factory; further improving approach angle, departure angle, ground clearance and water fording capability
• Customer orders now open with production at the Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Plant starting in August
• Industry-first 100:1 crawl ratio from the factory will be available for ordering on the Wrangler Rubicon later this year

June 25, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Jeep® 4x4 capability is legendary, and the brand continues its leadership position as the most capable 4x4 in the world.

As the brand continues its 80th Anniversary this year, it is elevating its capability game yet again with the introduction of the new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show on July 14.

“For the first time ever, the new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package delivers 35-inch tires straight from the factory,” said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. “We have been listening to and watching our customers make this one of the most popular modifications to their Wranglers, and now we will deliver this exciting new package, along with an industry-first 100:1 crawl ratio, off the showroom floor at our Jeep dealerships.”

The new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package includes:

• LT315/70R17C (35-inch) BF Goodrich KO2 All-Terrain Tires
• 17-inch x 8-inch Beadlock Capable Wheels
• 4.56:1 Axle Ratio
• 1.5-inch Factory Suspension Lift with uniquely tuned shocks

The results: Best-in-class approach angle, departure angle, ground clearance and water fording capability:

• Approach angle – 47.4 degrees
• Breakover angle – 26.7 degrees
• Departure angle – 40.4 degrees
• Ground clearance – 12.9 inches
• Water fording – 33.6 inches

Customers can now order the Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon package on both Wrangler Rubicon 4-door and Wrangler Rubicon 392 models. Production at the Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Plant will start in August.

A new 4.88:1 axle ratio will be available on the Wrangler Rubicon. When paired with the six-speed manual transmission, this optional axle ratio delivers a best-in-class 100:1 crawl ratio for increased wheel torque and control when navigating off-road obstacles. The 4.88:1 axle ratio will be available for ordering later in 2021.

Be sure to check out the Jeep brand reveal at the Chicago Auto Show for more on this and the new 2022 Jeep Compass on July 14, 2021.


Be sure to check out the Jeep brand reveal at the Chicago Auto Show for more on this and the new 2022 Jeep Compass on July 14, 2021.

What is it with Jeep? Glad they are finally trying to catch up with the aftermarket, but why not go the whole way?
17x8 wheel and not 17x8.5?
4.56 rear and not 4.88?
1.5 inch lift and not their hottest selling 2 inch Mopar lift?
Why can't they just do it right, so we are not spending $10K and up in the aftermarket after buying a new Jeep? Maybe that's it. They are still trying to make the aftermarket happy.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

God I love this country. Gotta love competition. Thanks Ford for waking up the folks at FCA! Lmao

 

[Aonarch]

Meh, too bad you have to order the top of the line model to get 35" tires unlike the Ford Bronco. Curious what the cost will be.

Preaching to the choir here, but I slapped on these exact tires off the showroom floor.

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