Hi, as a matter of verifying (maybe still some speculation of course) and consolidating which are factor-only options. There is so much speculation / unclarified verification.
I thought it would be helpful to know which are truly "factory" installed options. However, I'm mostly curious which options, if not optioned, would be very difficult / expensive to replicate (especially as a 1st year vehicle where parts and retrofits would be especially challenging). I wouldn't go too much into the obvious (?) ones such as engines, F/R diff locks, safari windows, factory paint, etc. of course. However, some may not be so obvious if there are undocumented adds to a seemingly innocuous option.
My list of ones I'm not yet clear on or fodder for discussion:
Undocumented Factory (?)
Integrated Winch - It has been discussed this installation includes upgraded front springs and don't think this has been re-confirmed.
Fender Plates - Can these be added afterwards as their functionality was relating to a possible factory mod of the supporting structure if this was selected. I believe this is still hear-say, but not sure if there is anything more than a protective plate installed if this is selected.
Towing (Rear) Prep - While I'm planning on getting this out the gate, I'm curious if there is any prep for towing installed if not optioned out. I think this is useful to also mention as I heard a break controller is not prepped (regardless if it was optioned or not) and seems like an obvious miss if not provided.
Documented Factory
Auxiliary Battery - Wiring harness (and possibly componentry to electrical device integration) installed at factory is specific to this option and cannot be easily added. Just placing this here as an example as I believe this one is set in this category unless otherwise told.
Documented Dealer / DIY
Altimeter / Compass - I just put this here as an example. I assume this is an "easy" DIY and would only spec it out to get rid of the "A" in the dash. Wish this was just a basic clock as standard, ha. It would be odd for it not to have a plug for the power regardless of what was optioned out.
When I go on my drive this weekend, I'll be sure to ask at least these items to see what is in the know.
I thought it would be helpful to know which are truly "factory" installed options. However, I'm mostly curious which options, if not optioned, would be very difficult / expensive to replicate (especially as a 1st year vehicle where parts and retrofits would be especially challenging). I wouldn't go too much into the obvious (?) ones such as engines, F/R diff locks, safari windows, factory paint, etc. of course. However, some may not be so obvious if there are undocumented adds to a seemingly innocuous option.
My list of ones I'm not yet clear on or fodder for discussion:
Undocumented Factory (?)
Integrated Winch - It has been discussed this installation includes upgraded front springs and don't think this has been re-confirmed.
Fender Plates - Can these be added afterwards as their functionality was relating to a possible factory mod of the supporting structure if this was selected. I believe this is still hear-say, but not sure if there is anything more than a protective plate installed if this is selected.
Towing (Rear) Prep - While I'm planning on getting this out the gate, I'm curious if there is any prep for towing installed if not optioned out. I think this is useful to also mention as I heard a break controller is not prepped (regardless if it was optioned or not) and seems like an obvious miss if not provided.
Documented Factory
Auxiliary Battery - Wiring harness (and possibly componentry to electrical device integration) installed at factory is specific to this option and cannot be easily added. Just placing this here as an example as I believe this one is set in this category unless otherwise told.
Documented Dealer / DIY
Altimeter / Compass - I just put this here as an example. I assume this is an "easy" DIY and would only spec it out to get rid of the "A" in the dash. Wish this was just a basic clock as standard, ha. It would be odd for it not to have a plug for the power regardless of what was optioned out.
When I go on my drive this weekend, I'll be sure to ask at least these items to see what is in the know.