So THAT's why I couldn't find any half-doors to look at. Thanks for the info Zeero. I'm glad to hear your Rene isn't going anywhere.
I made my assumption that half-doors couldn't be paired with the Freedom top due to the fact that when I build a JK online it greys out the "dual top" option when I select "half doors."
To continue my write-up on the JK: In case anyone doesn't know, the new JK is available in the X, Sahara, and Rubicon trim levels (the Sport is gone, replaced by the Sahara...which was originally replaced by the Rubicon...funny):
Unlimited X Features:
5-pass. seating with 46.4 cubic ft of cargo space
Available Power Windows, Locks, Remote Keyless Entry
Available Three Piece Modular Hard Top
Standard Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, ABS
Unlimited Sahara Features:
Standard 17”, Available 18” Aluminum Wheels
32” On-road/Off-road tires
Body Color Fenders
Std. Power Windows, Locks and Remote Keyless Entry
Std. Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Roll Mitigation, and ABS
Unlimited Rubicon Features:
Standard 32” B.F. Goodrich Off-road tires
Heavy duty Dana front and rear axles with electronic Tru-Lok lockers
Electronic front sway bar disconnect
Heavy Duty Rock-Trac transfer case with 4:1 low range
I spoke about the future need for a rear/muffler skid plate in my first post. Something I forgot to mention was that the mufflers, although the same part number (I checked with Parts), are different colors. The Rubicon has a black muffler and the X has silver. I didn't climb up behind the Sahara to check though. At first I thought that it was a black skid plate over the muffler on the Rubi, but (after bending down and checking it out) I don't think it is. If it is, they made the skid plate look exactly like the muffler (same weld points and everything) and used metal that's the same thickness as the muffler.
Someone needs to make tube fenders for the JK. That would be pretty sweet. The front fenders are pretty wing-span-esque. They are nothing that would keep the truck out of my driveway, but I would keep my eyes out for replacements if I owned it. Some people on other forums have talked about removing them when off-roading. There aren't that many screws holding them in, but...what a pain. I'd rather leave them on until they get bashed off by the trail...and then use the insurance money for some tube fenders.
The Sahara model comes with body-colored fender flares. That's a whole lot of painted pastic. It actually looks pretty cool on some of the colors, not so much on others. I'd still go with the Rubicon though, just for the front D44 and elec disco.
The Sahara model comes standard with the Power Convenience Group, and it is an available option on all the other models.
Power Convenience Group $800.00 Power Windows with Front One-Touch Down Feature. Power Door Locks. Remote Keyless Entry. Security Alarm.
I didn't get to play with the power windows, but assume it's just like my KJ's power features. The buttons are in the center console(s). One-touch down on the front windows (come on Jeep, give us one-touch UP too!!!). There is a quick disconnect just inside the door (outside edge of the footwell) for unplugging the electric connections when removing the doors.
The Supplemental Front Seat Side Air Bags ($490.00) are also available on all the models. The ABs are actually in the sides of the seats. It's been said that are also part of the "Roll Mitigation" system. In other words, if your Jeep rolls over, the ground-side airbags will deploy. Not sure how accurate that info is though.