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So, when looking for aftermarket parts for my Freedom, more often than not, Freedom is not an available option to select for availability and/or correct fit.
Sometimes they have Willys as an option, but I can't think I've seen any that have Freedom.
I either have to pick Overland or Rubicon, since it is a trim level that is a combination of the two.
It probably doesn't really matter for most parts, but I suppose on occasion it does matter, but I have no clue when that would apply.
If you are a Freedom or Willys owner, which trim do you use for your selection choice?
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Unless the part is very trim specific, such as Mojave front shocks, it doesn't really matter. I can think of a few other specific examples, but these trucks are fundamentally all the same. There's nothing on my Rubicon that won't fit your Freedom. Even the Rubicon specific things will still fit. However, according to the window sticker, a Freedom is technically a Sport. Doesn't matter though, there's not much that only fits a specific trim.

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Same problem sometimes with the High Altitude, it’s actually an Overland with a package.
 
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Yup...just looked at my window sticker. Sport it is. ?
 

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What does the Freedom share in common with the Rubicon, outside of basic Gladiator parts they all have?

I thought the Freedom was an appearance package for the Sport S trim?
 
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What does the Freedom share in common with the Rubicon, outside of basic Gladiator parts they all have?

I thought the Freedom was an appearance package for the Sport S trim?
I had read that in some article...
Winch-Capable Steel Front Bumper.
Steel Rear bumper
Cab & Bed Steel Rock Rails.

Not sure what else, but those are a few I know of.
 

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As noted we are sports. ?
 

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I had read that in some article...
Winch-Capable Steel Front Bumper.
Steel Rear bumper
Cab & Bed Steel Rock Rails.

Not sure what else, but those are a few I know of.
Ah cool, thanks for the info.
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