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Trailhawk to Wrangler

Discussion in 'Wrangler JL (2018+)' started by lance77tour, Mar 30, 2020.

  1. Mar 30, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    lance77tour

    lance77tour [OP] New Member

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    Hello All, currently I have a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and am looking into the used and the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Models.

    A couple of ?'s from you all in hopes it can make my search much easier.

    1. Has Jeep figured out how to prevent the rusted hinges? I've read on Google that it's still an issue that's not been solved. I saw that many people take it upon themselves to remove the hinges, sand, prime, re-paint, etc. Have anyone of you experienced the rusted hinges?

    2. Used Wranglers I have seen have rust starting/present/etc. and have said no to them. As I'm not looking to invest time and hassle into repairing the hinges. Should I reverse my decision?

    3. To avoid the above, I'm thinking about the leasing option. I think this way I can avoid having anything to do with the rusted hinges as it's a lease. Could I be looking at this the wrong way?

    4. From researching, I see a lot of the Wranglers don't have a hitch on them. I do have an enclosed trailer that I use every once and a while. Maybe this is a leased thing, but can I add a hitch to any Wrangler and be able to pull the trailer?

    5. Do any of you have the manual windows and what's your opinion on them? I have power everything in the Trailhawk and like to have my passenger/right rear windows down behind the window deflectors. I'm not sure if I want to or have to reach across for the passenger and the right rear to roll down/up windows.

    6. Since I'm in Wisconsin. Would it make more sense to get a 4-door? I've driven a used 2017 Unlimited and it did great on the interstate, better than my Trailhawk. 2-doors I hear are iffy on interstates/highways with having to continually have to move the steering wheel back-n-forth.

    I know this is a lot and hopefully, I've not violated any rules for my first attempt.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2020 at 7:38 PM
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    aggrex

    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    1. mine have not rusted or attracted my attention..lol
    2. surface rust on frame/suspension/axle components should be fine. keep up with the surface rust to keep it from becoming something worse. salt+brine used heavily in the NE will damage any vehicle
    3. imo leases are too limiting for me
    4. wrangler hitches are one of the easiest hitches to diy install
    5. probably
    6. 4 dr out sell the 2dr probably 9:1 but I luv my 2 dr and I speed just fine 70-75+ and any wrangler will be a handful for emergency maneuvers at speed. but 4dr for the extra room and passengers
     
  3. Mar 30, 2020 at 9:08 PM
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    lance77tour

    lance77tour [OP] New Member

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    thanks for the reply. i just recently read about the class action suit against Jeep called "The Death Wobble," that got me questioning a decision. i know that no everyone has experienced said wobble.
     
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