Waitlisted and counting in Concord MA

[mikepa]

Fourth time Jeep owner here with a new 2018 JLUR Wrangler, complimenting one GC and two Wranglers (YJ, TJ and JL). After nearly 20 years since my last, I'm psyched to finally modify one the way I want and wheel outside of Nauset Beach and an occasional logging road in Newfane VT.

Been busy this winter modifying in prep for member status:

- 2.5" MetalCloak Gamechanger with RockSport shocks
- 37" Toyo MTs on 18" Icon Alphas
- Tom Woods front driveshaft
- Warn Zeon 10s with Bubba Rope recovery rope/tree saver
- 10 lb PowerTank CO2 airtank
- Lots of MetalCloak under armor including full length skids, rock rails, diff cover skids, etc.
- Lots of YouTube wheeling videos

Cheers.

mikep

[Frank]

Looks like you got a good start . What gear did you change to or are you still on the 4.10 ? Auto or stick ? Mon dude , gotta cover more than the basics . Spill the beans FjR68

[mikepa]

Touche Frank. I neglected to include wish list for 2020 which includes:

- 4.88 or 5.13 gears
- RCV front (and possibly rear) axles
- spare tire carrier beyond the tailgate (i know...i know...how could I?)
- rear bumper, possibly with carrier
- aux lighting with switch keypad (likely Swith Pro)
- some sort of roof rack that will work with my "old man" retractable power top

I went with the 8 speed auto, although I have only seen 8th a few times on the highway going down hill since the 37's went on.

Call me conservative but as a newb, my goal is to "wheel today so I can drive to work tomorrow".

SO, what am I missing?

mikep

[RandyCarol]

Did you reprogram for the 37’s? That will help 8th gear

[mikepa]

Did you reprogram for the 37’s? That will help 8th gear

Absolutely. JL FlashCal installed and updated when the tires went on. Admittedly, I do not feel the urgent need to regear at the moment as I tend not to stomp the skinny pedal at stops and do not mind the lower RPM/slightly better MPG of the 4.10s. I'll take 7 out of 8 for now. Of course, I reserve the right to change my mind once I start playing on the rocks and in the mud.

[Frank]

Dude you look at For Sale/wanted . A switch pod for sale. Shes cool , ask her FjR68

[mikepa]

Looked at it. Thanks. Unfortunately, overhead JK setup will not fit my JL with retractable SkyTouch soft top. Need to go with grab-handle or dash mounted keypad

[Frank]

Your a Jeeper , Make it fit ! Its what we do. FjR68

[Lisah311]

Hi Mike, welcome! Nice jeep!

Awww, Frank, thanks bud! You're a good salesman! I have more stuff I need to you to sell for me.

[mikepa]

Thanks Lisa. It's a work in progress that has left me with a pile of JLU parts growing in my basement that I eventually need to move out - Rubicon springs, shocks, uca's, lca's, track bars, skid bars, rock rails, front driveshaft, etc. All with less than 7k miles on them.