Must have options from factory?

[TNJeeper]

Hey Jeep truckers,

Looking at building a JT and wondering what options are must haves from the factory and why.
Specifically:
-the bed outlet- i'm disappointed it is only 400 watts, but from what i have researched here in the threads, it is quite difficult to add later. I can always add a separate mounted inverter later for more wattage, but is the factor bed outlet worth it to those that have used it?
- LED lights- I am thinking about retrofitting these later and not necessarily ordering them from the factory at the factory price
- manual tranny is a must for me

Can someone tell me the benefit or usefulness of the models that come with the wide axles (i.e. rubicon)

Thank you.

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[chrismeece74]

Recommend getting the aux switches from the factory.

 

[Dennis K]

Hey Jeep truckers,

Looking at building a JT and wondering what options are must haves from the factory and why.
Specifically:
-the bed outlet- i'm disappointed it is only 400 watts, but from what i have researched here in the threads, it is quite difficult to add later. I can always add a separate mounted inverter later for more wattage, but is the factor bed outlet worth it to those that have used it?
- LED lights- I am thinking about retrofitting these later and not necessarily ordering them from the factory at the factory price
- manual tranny is a must for me

Can someone tell me the benefit or usefulness of the models that come with the wide axles (i.e. rubicon)

Thank you.

The Sport S Max Tow comes with Dana 44s. I think the Rubi has Dana 60s... I believe they're a bit beefier and gives more tire and wheel options...
I concur with the aux switches, but there are add-ons that look and work pretty good, just not built in... Although you can get the OEM switches for self install with a computer flash...

 

[Josh00333]

LED lighting
Hart top and liner
Aux Switch
Cold Weather Group
8.4 UConect
Max Tow Package
Selec-Trac


My .02$

 

[JTBurns]

Rubicons definitely do not come with Dana 60's. All come with Dana 44's. The wider axles help you fit bigger tires without other modifications, and improve stability, maybe a few other things. Gearing is stronger as well at 4.10, instead of 3.73

 

[mtudb24]

The Sport S Max Tow comes with Dana 44s. I think the Rubi has Dana 60s... I believe they're a bit beefier and gives more tire and wheel options...
I concur with the aux switches, but there are add-ons that look and work pretty good, just not built in... Although you can get the OEM switches for self install with a computer flash...

No model gets Dana 60's. All Gladiators get Dana 44's but only Rubicon, Mojave, and Max tow get the wide track Dana 44's.

If I were to order again, I'd get the aux switches and the factory LED's. if you go aftermarket LED's, your gonna have to either get a programmer or have the dealer flash your truck for the LED's.

I like the trail rail system, but people have made their own for cheaper (but the factory option does include the inverter when you get the rails)

 

[Josh00333]

The Sport S Max Tow comes with Dana 44s. I think the Rubi has Dana 60s... I believe they're a bit beefier

This is not correct, ALL JT's come w Dana 44's.

Rubi, Majo, and Max Tow come with the wide track dana 44's.

Majo have thicker tubs.

Different JT's have different knuckles, Diesels have a different version than the sports, Moj also different. I'm not 100% on the details on those.

 

[LaterGator]

auto tranny. more reliable and higher tow rating than manual. The auto has a manual mode when needed. The manual has a history of clutch problems (overheating).

Wider axles come with rubicon and max tow.

 

[Sallaman]

this is just my opinion on some of the options and It really depends on what you use it for, what you plan to upgrade, what you dont mind upgrading yourself and how long you plan on keeping it.

Max tow is a lot of bang for your buck and great if you plan on towing and/or adding bigger tires but if you dont tow and dont plan on upgrading to 35s its not necessary

The factory led’s look nice but there are a lot of led options out there that look really good and are a little cheaper… just dont go too cheap if you go the aftermarket route

The fully upgraded stereos with (alpine add on) sound pretty good but for the same amount of money you could have a really nice stereo that would be more easily upgraded when the next round of tech comes out. But if you trade your vehicle in after 3 to 5 that probably isnt going to matter.

Factory remote start works well but you can have nicer 2 way long range remote start added for about the same price

leather seats look nice but you can add those later with the same quality for around the same price if not cheaper and have a lot of additional color and design choices..

heated seats… if you live in a cold area get it from the factory…

 

[UM_Ftown]

Bare minimum for me would be cold weather group and safety package.

 

[Matts4313]

Jeeps are basically just legos for adults. So I only add things that Jeep can do better than me - things like the tow package, Aux, etc.

Seats, LCD, Stereo, LEDs, etc you can all do better than Jeep by going aftermarket.

 

[Dartboy]

Im a little surprised how much I love the heated steering wheel, so I’d put the Cold Weather Pkg towards the top of the list.

 

[Dennis K]

This is not correct, ALL JT's come w Dana 44's.

Rubi, Majo, and Max Tow come with the wide track dana 44's.

Majo have thicker tubs.

Different JT's have different knuckles, Diesels have a different version than the sports, Moj also different. I'm not 100% on the details on those.

"This is not correct, ALL JT's come w Dana 44's."

Looks to me the Max Tow option includes the Dana 44s...

 

[Josh00333]

Correct, which is exactly what I said

 

[Matts4313]

Im a little surprised how much I love the heated steering wheel, so I’d put the Cold Weather Pkg towards the top of the list.

Move to Texas, all cars get a free heated steering wheel, no matter the make or model.

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