There’s a persistent rumor that Jeep may be looking at losing the 2016 Wrangler’s solid axles in favor of an independent setup to lower weight and improve mileage. Jeep’s brand manager acknowledged the rumors and will not deny them. I fear another sanitized SUV for the masses. Find more detail on The Truth About Cars.
If done right, getting rid of the solid axles can be an improvement… but that’s a big IF…