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Default How would you improve the JK design, if you could?

There seem to be a few blatantly obvious things missing and a number of inexpensive little mods than can improve a JK. I guess this is true of many cars.

If you were able to influence the current design of the JK ... What changes/additions would you make?
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Three things come to mind. One is to have better high beam headlights and the other is to have the trannie as a constant four wheel drive. I'd also like a body option which is permanent metal like any other large wagon but still with the Wrangler looks.
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Three things come to mind. One is to have better high beam headlights and the other is to have the trannie as a constant four wheel drive. I'd also like a body option which is permanent metal like any other large wagon but still with the Wrangler looks.
Done!! Sell the JK and buy a KJ?? But seriously... The removeable roof IS the wrangler look ?

Me.. With JKu diesel Auto... Perfect!
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1/ V8 Option factory fitted
2/ 3.o lt V6 diesel as per current WK.
3/ Rubicon V6 diesel
4/ Better head lights
5/ 3 inch (75mm) higher std ie/ a factory off road suspension that is sorted.
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Minimum D44's front and back.
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Decent V6 turbo diesel isn't a big ask from Fiat, but the JK drive lines simply aren't up to the task.

One thing IMO - factory V8.
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1/ V8 Option factory fitted
2/ 3.o lt V6 diesel as per current WK.
3/ Rubicon V6 diesel
4/ Better head lights
5/ 3 inch (75mm) higher std ie/ a factory off road suspension that is sorted.
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