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Tom_Barb
Explorer
Jul 14, 2019

thoughts on our 2019 Rubicon

We traded our 07 JK for a new 2019 Rubicon, It is giving us 23.+ gas milage, has better brakes, rides better, drives more like a car than a jeep. Has push button starting, (no key) as long as the module is in the jeep, push the button and start. Has media support with USB ports plus a Music input port.

Changes we are making:
winch bumper up front with bumper tow brackets, draw bar for trailer towing, light kit for trailer tow. It has LED lights, witch won't power up a trailer with out a brain box. Extra lights for towing which will be removed for driving.The wire kit to use the existing LED lights is over $490.00 nope I have a better idea.

Haven't towed it yet, but there is no steering lock to contend with. just place transfer case in (N) and go.
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  • Tom_Barb's avatar
    Tom_Barb
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2019
    rk911 wrote:
    Tom/Barb wrote:
    mike brez wrote:
    Never seen a rubicon that was not trail rated. I believe all 2019s are push button and a new trans. My push button start the fob has a key that can be used to start. What color did you get Tom?


    Hella Yella

    I don't know if the push button start was an option or not, I don't believe it was.

    too bad. i like having an actual key.

    I didn't like it much to start, but it is really functional, just carry the module, and push the button.

    You can still lock the jeep just like always, ,module has three buttons, lock, unlock, and find me alarm.
    Plus a door key when / if the battery is dead.
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2019
    Tom/Barb wrote:
    mike brez wrote:
    Never seen a rubicon that was not trail rated. I believe all 2019s are push button and a new trans. My push button start the fob has a key that can be used to start. What color did you get Tom?


    Hella Yella

    I don't know if the push button start was an option or not, I don't believe it was.

    too bad. i like having an actual key.
  • Tom_Barb's avatar
    Tom_Barb
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2019
    mike brez wrote:
    Never seen a rubicon that was not trail rated. I believe all 2019s are push button and a new trans. My push button start the fob has a key that can be used to start. What color did you get Tom?


    Hella Yella

    I don't know if the push button start was an option or not, I don't believe it was.
  • Mile_High's avatar
    Mile_High
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2019
    That's incredible on the fuel. They are nice, I've rented a 2019 Sahara a couple of times.
  • mike_brez's avatar
    mike_brez
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2019
    Never seen a rubicon that was not trail rated. I believe all 2019s are push button and a new trans. My push button start the fob has a key that can be used to start. What color did you get Tom?
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2019
    was the push button std or an option? and if the push button fails is there a way to start the vehicle with a key? still trail rated? as for towing i expect the tranny to be in park (auto) or 1st (manual) in addition to the transfer case in neutral.

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