Couldn’t have put if better myself! I’ve modified my gladiator quite a bit and every single modification I’ve done with my own hands which makes me love it even more!
my little sport will run rings around most stock jeeps (driver does make a difference tho 😂)
I made the mistake of getting a lift from factory at the price of 10k on the vehicle and have replaced every bit of it since and that’s in 18 months as it’s not great on or made for sand.
As for car play etc, that comes on all jeeps now, and the 2024 has an even better set up.
but ultimately have a think about what you want, what you want it to look like drive like and then go from there.
I didn’t!! So have changed my wheels, bumper, shocks, springs, control arms etc TWICE! So it’s worth forward thinking, I bought the jeep with no intention to modify but it’s addictive 😬😬
but ultimately don’t listen to anyone, you do you, you have to live with the decision and go with your gut on what’s right for you
good luck and look forward to seeing what you get on the sand 😊