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Picking up JL Rubicon tomorrow- What can I expect?

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Make sure your face is stretched and rested, because that smile the whole way home is exhausting!
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You can expect a major cramp on your face from the non stop grinning.

I traded in my auto sport JL for the Rubicon 6-speed (long story) and find the pick up better with the 4.10s, the ride MUCH better even with the k02s, steering is tighter with the steel steering box and unbelievable ability to climb stuff in 4low with swaybar disconnected in 4 low.

I picked mine up last week after waiting g 6 weeks for it to be built. Pics from the day I picked it up

Congrats and enjoy!

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damn you beat me to it! LOL!!
 

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Congrats !! I was pleased with how well it drove over my 2019 Sahara. Steering is much better.

I drove 30 miles with stock Rubicon Wheels/Tires. Very clean and straight.

Installed the Toyo Open country 35's with the Mopar 2.0 lift and it's still driving straight as an arrow on road and highway. Very Pleased with the Handling.

Enjoy !!! :jk: :like:

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Expect defects and dealership visits. Iā€™m about to schedule my 4th in the year since I picked mine up. And thatā€™s the 4 that the dealership says they can recreate... there are several they canā€™t.
 

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Congrats !! I was pleased with how well it drove over my 2019 Sahara. Steering is much better.

I drove 30 miles with stock Rubicon Wheels/Tires. Very clean and straight.

Installed the Toyo Open country 35's with the Mopar 2.0 lift and it's still driving straight as an arrow on road and highway. Very Pleased with the Handling.

Enjoy !!! :jk: :like:

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Like those Wheels! I almost got those
 

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Apologies...I might be late to the game, but just saw this thread, and attached the checklist I created for my JL delivery later this week (or next). Granted, this is tailored for my trim level and options, but I think there's still plenty of stuff that applies to any new JL. I created this list based on a related thread somewhere in the forums, as well as a thorough pre-read of my owner's manual. Enjoy, and feel free to share with others!
 

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Ok... so my last Rubicon was a JK 2 door with a manual transmission. Loved it...and missed it dearly. I ordered a 21 Two door Rubicon with the 8 speed auto. Aside from being physed to get back into a jeep...what diffrences aside from the interior can I expect?
a new Jeep.....didn't you test drive one before you bought?
 

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Congrats !! I was pleased with how well it drove over my 2019 Sahara. Steering is much better.

I drove 30 miles with stock Rubicon Wheels/Tires. Very clean and straight.

Installed the Toyo Open country 35's with the Mopar 2.0 lift and it's still driving straight as an arrow on road and highway. Very Pleased with the Handling.

Enjoy !!! :jk: :like:

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What rock rails are those? They look to have a step on them. Thanks!
 

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What rock rails are those? They look to have a step on them. Thanks!
They are the Mopar Heavy Duty Rock Sliders W/Step Assist. I ordered them when I did my Jeep Build on the Jeep Website.

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Heavy-Duty Rock Slider with Step Assist by MoparĀ®
 

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Ok... so my last Rubicon was a JK 2 door with a manual transmission. Loved it...and missed it dearly. I ordered a 21 Two door Rubicon with the 8 speed auto. Aside from being physed to get back into a jeep...what diffrences aside from the interior can I expect?
when did you order?

just curious how long your wait was....congrats!
 

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when did you order?

just curious how long your wait was....congrats!
Just FYI. I ordered my Jeep on January 11th and it came on February 26th. Not that you asked but just heads up.
 

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Perspective and Jeep experience also matters. My wife and I quickly realized we had completely different perspectives on our new JLR.

Wife (never owned a Jeep): It's so wiggly on the highway!

Me (previously owned a YJ): It's so rock solid on the highway!

Conclusion: A video of my wife driving a YJ on the highway would be hilarious.
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