Got a white JTR a couple of days ago for around $16k off MSRP, plus traded in my paid off JKU. Missed out on getting one a year ago at MSRP and was excited to be able to get into one way cheaper now. No good pictures yet, still have to rearrange the garage too so it can park inside.
Have you thought about maybe using the trailer plug to do it? Buy a harness or plug and then just wire the license plate lights to the running light wire, that way it’s easily removable when the plate comes off. Just a quick thought.
Funny that I came across this thread, just got this in last week. Don’t think I’ll need to explain this one to you all, I’ll have to explain it in person a lot I’m sure