JL Wrangler! Discuss! - Page 4

Cobound · 12-22-2017, 11:57 AM

They dropped the Unlimited moniker for this model...it's just 2 door and 4 door now.

Jeepin Jason · 12-22-2017, 12:46 PM

edit: not entirely true. They do seem to be downplaying the "Unlimited" moniker in marketing text, but the badging on the side still reads "Wrangler Unlimited"

Sir Sam · 12-22-2017, 08:26 PM

Ugh, I always hated the unlimited term.

Cobound · 01-08-2018, 04:14 PM

Looks like some aftermarket shops got to peek at them this last week...should start to see some things coming out shortly.

Looks like AEV actually GOT one on hand, at the shop

Bob just got to check it out, by the sounds of it...nothing in hand yet.

Can't wait to see what comes first, and how they truly differentiate them from the JK!

Everyone says something about the fenders...honestly, they don't bother me all that much

Sir Sam · 01-08-2018, 07:54 PM

This guy does a pretty good video on some of the lesser known details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLj9D4vo56Q

Jeepin Jason · 01-08-2018, 09:18 PM

Artec is test-fitting belly armor.

Dennis · 01-09-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Can't wait to see what comes first, and how they truly differentiate them from the JK!

Everyone says something about the fenders...honestly, they don't bother me all that much

I can live with the fenders, I guess. Just wish the turn signals remained on the grill below the headlights as God, Mr. Willys, and some General in 1941 intended them to be.

6DoF · 01-09-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis

... as God, Mr. Willys, and some General in 1941 intended them to be.

Dennis · 01-09-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Sam

This guy does a pretty good video on some of the lesser known details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLj9D4vo56Q

Glad they took the Jeep badge off the front. Wish that the Jeep on the side was embossed like the CJ/YJ/TJ instead of the badge.

Soft top ease looks AWESOME!!! Love that the cowl latches are no longer behind the sunshades. However the folded stack looks even taller than the JK's.

Cobound · 01-09-2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dennis

I can live with the fenders, I guess. Just wish the turn signals remained on the grill below the headlights as God, Mr. Willys, and some General in 1941 intended them to be.

Yeah, I'm guessing there will be a company that comes out w/ a grille that has the signals in them, or there will be some sort of mod kit where you drill your own, move the wiring (plug n play harness, possibly).

Of course, that would mean there'd need to be a blackout kit made to replace the fender lights, assuming they pop out or can be covered in some way...if not replaced w/ an aftermarket option as a result of larger tires and the signal mod.

At least that's what I've been envisioning since I saw them...and all those idiots that bought those stupid azz "mean" grilles in the past. At least this one would be a function change, not a garbage look change.

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Originally Posted by Dennis

Glad they took the Jeep badge off the front. Wish that the Jeep on the side was embossed like the CJ/YJ/TJ instead of the badge.

Soft top ease looks AWESOME!!! Love that the cowl latches are no longer behind the sunshades. However the folded stack looks even taller than the JK's.

Totally agree, would love to see the embossed Jeep, but that ain't happening...cost factor, I'm sure.

Yeah, seriously want to see how that top works, as well as the hard top panel (window) removal.

Dennis · 01-09-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Yeah, seriously want to see how that top works, as well as the hard top panel (window) removal.

Shouldn't be hard. Remember, the first Bronco IIs had removable rear windows.

Jeepin Jason · 01-09-2018, 10:29 AM

There're videos floating around showing the power top and removable rear side windows. The side windows work essentially just like the Freedom Top panels over the front seats, only, you know, they're vertical.

edit: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/for...stration.2086/

Dennis · 01-09-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepin Jason

There're videos floating around showing the power top and removable rear side windows. The side windows work essentially just like the Freedom Top panels over the front seats, only, you know, they're vertical.

edit: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/for...stration.2086/

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Originally Posted by Sir Sam

This guy does a pretty good video on some of the lesser known details.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLj9D4vo56Q

Yeah, Doug D has a good demo buried in the video Sam posted at 3:35. Looks good for a mom mobile, or a guy that does not plan to do much wheeling. Also good if you are going to put one of those full length racks like a Garvin or GOBI on your Jeep.

Dennis · 01-09-2018, 11:13 AM

Any word on the doors with the lower windows?
Show feature, or is it going to be available to all?

Cobound · 01-09-2018, 11:43 AM

Yeah, I've seen videos...want to see it in person.

Fuk that Bronco

B

6DoF · 01-09-2018, 02:00 PM

maybe JK's will finally suffer the crushing blow of depreciation?

Cobound · 01-09-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

maybe JK's will finally suffer the crushing blow of depreciation?

Not likely...and, hopefully, for those that own them...no!

FUBAR · 01-09-2018, 02:44 PM

TJs still have stupid high value. The only one that's really reasonably priced is the YJ.

6DoF · 01-09-2018, 02:54 PM

i wish i had invested in TJ futures back in the day ...

Cobound · 01-09-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FUBAR

TJs still have stupid high value. The only one that's really reasonably priced is the YJ.

Right, and for good reason

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

i wish i had invested in TJ futures back in the day ...

No kidding. However, I've never done too bad w/ mine. I have two now that I could flip pretty easily and come out where I bought them, even ahead.

I'd like to do just that w/ one of them, but the wife and kid just flat out love them. Me, meh, I'll never own another one. Well, not a shorty, maybe an Unlimited. Even then, it'd have to be bastardized, molested and beefed to the hilt!!

12-22-2017, 11:57 AM	#61
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,170	They dropped the Unlimited moniker for this model...it's just 2 door and 4 door now. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

12-22-2017, 12:46 PM	#62
Jeepin Jason I run this joint Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 136,725	edit: not entirely true. They do seem to be downplaying the "Unlimited" moniker in marketing text, but the badging on the side still reads "Wrangler Unlimited" Last edited by Jeepin Jason; 12-22-2017 at 01:19 PM.

01-08-2018, 04:14 PM	#64
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,170	Looks like some aftermarket shops got to peek at them this last week...should start to see some things coming out shortly. Looks like AEV actually GOT one on hand, at the shop Bob just got to check it out, by the sounds of it...nothing in hand yet. Can't wait to see what comes first, and how they truly differentiate them from the JK! Everyone says something about the fenders...honestly, they don't bother me all that much __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes Last edited by Cobound; 01-08-2018 at 04:17 PM.

01-09-2018, 10:29 AM	#72
Jeepin Jason I run this joint Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 136,725	There're videos floating around showing the power top and removable rear side windows. The side windows work essentially just like the Freedom Top panels over the front seats, only, you know, they're vertical. edit: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/for...stration.2086/ Last edited by Jeepin Jason; 01-09-2018 at 10:43 AM.

01-09-2018, 11:43 AM	#75
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,170	Yeah, I've seen videos...want to see it in person. Fuk that Bronco B __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

12-22-2017, 08:26 PM	#63
Sir Sam Working Mother Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 19,918	Ugh, I always hated the unlimited term.

01-08-2018, 07:54 PM	#65
Sir Sam Working Mother Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 19,918	This guy does a pretty good video on some of the lesser known details. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLj9D4vo56Q

01-08-2018, 09:18 PM	#66
Jeepin Jason I run this joint Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 136,725	Artec is test-fitting belly armor.

01-09-2018, 11:13 AM	#74
Dennis Semper Fi ! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 38,818	Any word on the doors with the lower windows? Show feature, or is it going to be available to all?

01-09-2018, 02:00 PM	#76
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,864	maybe JK's will finally suffer the crushing blow of depreciation?

01-09-2018, 02:44 PM	#78
FUBAR four years later??? Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18,468	TJs still have stupid high value. The only one that's really reasonably priced is the YJ. __________________ I melt down nails and beer cans to make my own pistons. That's how hardcore I am.

01-09-2018, 02:54 PM	#79
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,864	i wish i had invested in TJ futures back in the day ...