expedition4x4
Explorer
one thing butnot sure how much 100% overlanders run into this, the weakness of front axle tubes there are multiple fix attempts via sleeves/trusses but the issue is thin walled tubes
What Do You Dislike About Your JK
- Thread starter shays4me
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I hate the rear seat headrests. Have to fold the seats forward to be able to hold the headrest back in order to get a child's car seat to sit flush with the seat back. It's a big PITA.
Exterior plastics that don't fade in 12 months
Payload sucks
Fuel capacity could stand another few gallons
It'd be nice if my hood didn't look like it were about to fly away when a large truck passes the other way
If the carpets didn't stink from mildew I could live with the leaks
Interior lighting sucks
Needs a 5k tow capacity
The defroster needs vents closer to the edges of the windshield so snow doesn't build up at the end of the wipers travel
Rear window wiper motor could be designed to where it's not mounted to the glass causing a big blind spot in an already small window
Engine, tranny, headlights suck but that's very obvious
Exterior plastics that don't fade in 12 months
Payload sucks
Fuel capacity could stand another few gallons
It'd be nice if my hood didn't look like it were about to fly away when a large truck passes the other way
If the carpets didn't stink from mildew I could live with the leaks
Interior lighting sucks
Needs a 5k tow capacity
The defroster needs vents closer to the edges of the windshield so snow doesn't build up at the end of the wipers travel
Rear window wiper motor could be designed to where it's not mounted to the glass causing a big blind spot in an already small window
Engine, tranny, headlights suck but that's very obvious
I really like the idea of it, just not so much the execution of it... :costumed-smiley-007 My sons LJ seems to be of a better build quality than my JK but the simplicity of it vs mine plays a big role in that thought.
Being that mines a 2010 I realize that the newer models have addressed some of my quirks but I usually keep vehicles for at least 150k miles and I realize that this one in particular doesn't suit my wants for future uses. The drivability of it is my main issue as I live 3 hours from my nearest "escape" and this thing when loaded with 5 of us and a weekends gear is painful to keep up with traffic. Just keep with it, not be the fastest nor the one who gets flicked off by passer by's because I've backed up traffic a mile...
I do thoroughly enjoy it when I've arrived at my destination though.
For what we pay for them, some of these issues are unacceptable in my opinion. Water leaks whether it's the hard or soft top, faded fenders within a year, warped plastic grills, sub par defrosters etc just should not be issue.
I am eagerly awaiting the release of the next model though I must say. I do feel like there will be significant improvements all around but probably also some that will be a step in the wrong direction.
Being that mines a 2010 I realize that the newer models have addressed some of my quirks but I usually keep vehicles for at least 150k miles and I realize that this one in particular doesn't suit my wants for future uses. The drivability of it is my main issue as I live 3 hours from my nearest "escape" and this thing when loaded with 5 of us and a weekends gear is painful to keep up with traffic. Just keep with it, not be the fastest nor the one who gets flicked off by passer by's because I've backed up traffic a mile...
I do thoroughly enjoy it when I've arrived at my destination though.
For what we pay for them, some of these issues are unacceptable in my opinion. Water leaks whether it's the hard or soft top, faded fenders within a year, warped plastic grills, sub par defrosters etc just should not be issue.
I am eagerly awaiting the release of the next model though I must say. I do feel like there will be significant improvements all around but probably also some that will be a step in the wrong direction.
notenuftoys
New member
I guess I'm lucky, or not picky.
It's a brick, on solid axles, and 4wd - mileage is going to suck. Just wish my '09 had a Pentastar; the old 3.8L is a tired motor. If they put a small diesel in it, I'd trade mine tomorrow.
It goes anywhere I want to go, just a little slower than I'd like.
Never had a problem with the hardtop leaking. The factory headlights are a little weak. The subwoofer takes up valuable space, but I'm looking at relocation options so I can build some drawers.
It's like an adult Lego set - we can swap out parts, add new ones, pull parts off. I've never kept a vehicle longer than 5 years, but I have no desire to get rid of my JK. Going to keep this one forever.
It's a brick, on solid axles, and 4wd - mileage is going to suck. Just wish my '09 had a Pentastar; the old 3.8L is a tired motor. If they put a small diesel in it, I'd trade mine tomorrow.
It goes anywhere I want to go, just a little slower than I'd like.
Never had a problem with the hardtop leaking. The factory headlights are a little weak. The subwoofer takes up valuable space, but I'm looking at relocation options so I can build some drawers.
It's like an adult Lego set - we can swap out parts, add new ones, pull parts off. I've never kept a vehicle longer than 5 years, but I have no desire to get rid of my JK. Going to keep this one forever.
I can solve your interior lighting problems...I put these in my 4 door and OMG you can actually read a map and see stuff now. Next upgrade on my lighting is the headlights to the KC ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2YHGGE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9RPELS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B2YHGGE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B9RPELS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LEDs do help, l swapped to putco's about a year ago. But, they dropped the map lights on the rear view and the footwell lighting that the LJ/TJ? has. Granted they are not very bright in the LJ but at least in the proper places.
The KC's are nice BTW. Not as good as the current JW's but they are close to half the price also.
I second this. Have actually wondered about different options.
Odd... my 2012 has been running my fridge with no issues for the last 2 years...
Good for you... looking at how thin the wires are, i'm surprised it can support that much load.. Although if you keep it on all the time, i doubt it cycles much which helps smooth out the load.
There have been many reports of off/on performance with that socket and fridges. If it ain't broke, keep on going.
Justincredible
Adventurer
The headlights are my only complaint.
Visibility is so important offroad, I'm stunned that Jeep cheaped out on the headlights.
Visibility is so important offroad, I'm stunned that Jeep cheaped out on the headlights.
SiliconTi
Stuck in the Mud
Just FYI, for the Rubicon T case, Teraflex has a 2-Lo kit.
zigsrig
Adventurer
I hate how people are always looking at me when I'm driving the jeep. It also sucks having to answer peoples questions about the jeep while I'm filling up. :sombrero:
In all seriousness, it doesn't handle as well as my daily driver, or get as good of gas milage as my wife's diesel x5, but it is more fun to drive than both!
In all seriousness, it doesn't handle as well as my daily driver, or get as good of gas milage as my wife's diesel x5, but it is more fun to drive than both!