highoctane

Seriously? Ill make sure I wrap them in bubble wrap then.

IntrepidXJ

Got mine off the lot with side air bags. Wasn't looking for them, though

Area-51

I ordered mine with them.

I realize when I have the doors off driving around, and when wheeling, the side airbags as such will be virtually worthless for any level of protection.

That said, I have my doors on more than I have them off, and will take any extra level of protection to be able to live and wheel another day should I ever get hit from the side.

saltman

I was being sarcastic about the people that act like they bought their Jeep as a kid hauler. It's a Jeep not a volvo. Side air bags on a vehicle with removable doors is a farce.

Dylanjam77

Hardly a Farce, look at the crash test with VS without. World of difference. You sound ignorant.

For what I spent on my Rubicon why wouldn't I spend the money it cost to have them as it wasn't much at all compared to the total cost of the vehicle. For me it was a no brainer. Maybe you just don't like your wife all that much...

porters

FYI - The side air bags are only good for front passengers. There are no side airbags in the rear seats. Like I said previously, I lost a family member is a fairly low speed side impact crash. Side impacts are often more deadly than front or rear end collisions as the crush zones are smaller. A side air bag is a plus in my book as the life you save may be your own.

That said, I am not the type to say everyone should wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle, or every one should fasten their seat belt, to each his own. Everyone should be free to do what they want, but when I buy a JK or ride a motorcycle you will find me with side air bags, a latched seat belt, and when on my bike a helmet.

saltman

Good point. To each their own.

I bought the Jeep to take on the trails. I could care less about side air bags and makeup mirrors. I have about 1/20th of the mile on it from the road.

Others may have bought theirs for other reasons.

From my perspective it's like the tail wagging the dog. It's like buying a vicious attack dog to protect your property and then asking how to protect yourself from it. It seems there are better options out there if safety is such a HUGE consideration for you.

It seems the OP has made up his mind. Go for it! You're going to have to order one because the reason their are none on the lots is most people don't buy a Jeep thinking about safety and most people view the expense as frivolous.

dstock

I didn't say there were none on the lots, just that they were less plentiful. As you say to each their own, but I don't find safety expenses frivolous with all the idiots on the roads these days. Since you are only driving yours on the trail you obviously don't care, yet you care enough to respond to this thread. Next time I will be sure to include "as a daily driver" in my posting.

Enjoy the trail.

paratus13

Bought my wife's 07 unlimited with 1/2 doors off the lot with side air bags.

Dizzyliz

I opted for it when I special ordered my Jeep.

Of course they serve no purpose when the doors are off