Automotive News is reporting that as Jeep develops the 2016 Wrangler, weight reduction is a crucial target, and the Wrangler's rugged solid axles could be sacrificed in the name of better fuel ...

The modern Jeep Wrangler body style ... front axle and Dana 44 rear axle, utilizing a Command-Trac NV241, part-time, two-speed transfer case, which features a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio.