Moar power! And a more efficient trans for the dd.

 

I hate to say it but I think I would like a windshield with more of a slope to it to help mpg and freeway driving
I think the 3.6 makes good power but the jk is a pig and needs a diet (3200lbs curb weight would be nice)
A true D44 up front
True selectable lockers (independent and in 4hi)
A bare bones model
Mounting surface for a spare tire that can handle larger tires
Fix the exhaust routing so it doesn't hit the driveshaft

 

Yes! That's exactly what we need. I won't lie my first wrangler was a jku Sahara. The d#$@weed at the dealership said it had a LSD, but I looked at my build list on jeep.com and it doesn't say that and I have the 3.21's.... I really really wish I spent a little more on the rubi for the lockers, front 44 and 4.10. Now I have to regear and add lockers before I get some 35's. I hate these duelers.

 

The reality is this. There is a huge aftermarket for Jeeps (obvious right?). Considering, as a manufacturer, they don't want to invest more on a vehicle that they anticipate will be modified anyway. Just like motorcycles, dirt bikes, quads, etc. Jeeps (Wranglers, TJ, CJ) seem to be about the only street legal "car" that falls into the same category when it comes to getting heavily modified by the owner.

 

A lot of you would seem to want Jeep to build your Jeep for you. I have a friend who owns both a Jeep JK and a recent model Corvette. He is surprised at how much more interest folks have in his Jeep than in his Vette. I explained that it's because his Jeep is unique--it is heavily modded with bumpers, lights, overhead rack, etc. While he also has some performance mods on his Vette, at the end of the day recognizing one Vette as better than another comes down to checking out exhaust tips. There's nothing special about them that really stands out. Building a Jeep is different. Don't let Chrysler take that away from us by having them put in expensive options that every yokel who doesn't know a thing about offroad travel will purchase because "I always buy top of the line." In that vein, here's my much more mundane list of things I'd like to see on the next Jeep ...

• A USB port in the dash capable of powering a tablet (2.1 amps)
• An inverter capable of 500 watts or more power (could be optional upgrade)
• Purchase without bumpers (trucks are sold like this; why not Jeeps?)
• Four pre-wired switches in the dash with associated relay hardware under the hood--ready for aftermarket accessories (Raptor offers this)
• Capability for the shade tree mechanic to hack into the CAN bus to implement optional features (i.e., add lockers tied to the OEM switch on a Sport)
• An open Android system (sorry, iOS, but no cigar for your closed ecosystem) that is independent of dealerships and Chrysler for upgrades and apps (let me select and install apps of my own choice from the Google Play Store--don't force me to buy a limited selection at high prices from the dealership)
• A decent base sound system--nothing outrageous, just something that has decent output from all speakers (without that space-hogging, mediocre audio quality masking subwoofer)
• Headlights with a decent beam pattern
• Mirrors that stay on the Jeep when the doors are removed
• A return to the more utilitarian interior of the 2007-10 JKs (but with the higher quality materials of the later years)
• Color choices that reflect Jeep's military heritage: Jeep Green, Commando Green and Sahara Tan always available

 

Awesome! I agree with every part of your post!