JKU Verses JLU

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I own a 2008 JKU and am considering upgrading to the newer JLU for the main reason of accomplishing a more comfortable ride. My question....................is it worth it or is there much difference?
 
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RPSHOP said:
I own a 2008 JKU and am considering upgrading to the newer JLU for the main reason of accomplishing a more comfortable ride. My question....................is it worth it or is there much difference?
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Owning both a JK Sahara at one point and now owning a JL Sahara I can tell you the JL is a much more comfortable and quieter ride. The fit and finish is better than the JK, the options like heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, backup cam, etc. etc. etc. just makes it a more modern day vehicle.

And to be honest Ilike the look of the JL over the JK which I never thought looked all that great.

Hope that helps some.
 
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It's quite a big difference, yes. Going from a TJ to a JK was a huge difference. Driving a JK and a JL back-to-back was an even bigger difference. I didn't think it could get much better after the JK but I was wrong. Somehow they've managed to make a solid axle, body-on-frame vehicle drive like a plush SUV.
 
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It's quite a big difference, yes. Going from a TJ to a JK was a huge difference. Driving a JK and a JL back-to-back was an even bigger difference. I didn't think it could get much better after the JK but I was wrong. Somehow they've managed to make a solid axle, body-on-frame vehicle drive like a plush SUV.
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You are right. The moment I stepped into the JL I was like, WOW, they really made a huge leap from the JK. Great job by Jeep.
They understand their market is NOT hardcore off-roaders. Its, families, kids etc. that want luxury and all the bells and whistles.
 
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You are right. The moment I stepped into the JL I was like, WOW, they really made a huge leap from the JK. Great job by Jeep.
They understand their market is NOT hardcore off-roaders. Its, families, kids etc. that want luxury and all the bells and whistles.
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Yep, it's hard to believe they made that much of an improvement because even the JK was a huge leap over the TJ. I didn't think they could make it that much better, but they did. My good friend has a 4XE Rubicon and it rides like a luxury SUV. You'd never know it had solid axles under it.
 
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They understand their market is NOT hardcore off-roaders.
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So, let's talk about that for a minute. Can the JLU be upgraded or is it as capable to the same extent as my JKU for the same purpose- a DD as well as being able to do some moderate trails with a 2.5" lift, 35" tires, etc.?
 
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Chris said:
Yep, it's hard to believe they made that much of an improvement because even the JK was a huge leap over the TJ. I didn't think they could make it that much better, but they did. My good friend has a 4XE Rubicon and it rides like a luxury SUV. You'd never know it had solid axles under it.
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I have been wanting to get into one of those just to see what they are all about. Maybe this weekend
 
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Anybodyhome said:
So, let's talk about that for a minute. Can the JLU be upgraded or is it as capable to the same extent as my JKU for the same purpose- a DD as well as being able to do some moderate trails with a 2.5" lift, 35" tires, etc.?
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Oh heck ya. You can put 35's on is stock. You may rub but it will fit 35's. With a2 inch lift and 35's you will go anywhere the JK goes for certain. They are very off-road vehicles
 
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