I think a lot of people are rightfully pissed that they were promised that they could build these things as they wanted, but the builder tool isn't reflecting that (due to an error) or we can't really build them the way we want either due to cost or logistics issues.
I think the builder sucks and it doesn't correctly reflect all the build combinations.
Also, maybe it's a subtle way of them saying that they don't plan on building all the available combinations--which may be for a variety of reasons but cost efficiency being the main one.
It's easier to...
Like all rear mounted spares you just unbolt it and leave it at home if you want.
I don't know if the spare mount can be easily removed for a clean look.
Body lift still sucks because you may need a steering extension and adapter kits for crap like the t-case and shifter... not mentioning worrying if any wires may get stretched depending on how much you lift.
Unless your dealer installs some tracking hardware because you have terrible credit, modern cars shouldn't have parasitic drain if left alone for a month or two.
They learned from Jeep.
Hey guise, heres a totally rad Gladiator 2 door short cab with 40"s and portal axles that we built from readily available parts and we could put on sale tomorrow--BUT WE WON'T.
I think they had a huge media blitz for this thing planned with all sorts of cool viral marketing campaigns, tie-in products, jokes, etc. then we got the Covid, Ford made ventilators no one needed and will wind up in a Ugandan warehouse next year, and now they're unsure if an economic downturn...
Factory e-lockers are better than air lockers, fite me.
I think that once a robust aftermarket comes out you will probably get a much better aftermarket lift than factory. Plus you can shop around and fine tune the equipment to your needs.
Aftermarket armor is always better than factory...