I also just tried that to see if I could get any indications if anything is holding up my build or its just a scheduling thing. I gave them the same thing and got the answer LEDs are the holdup.
Damn I got fooled into thinking JeepChat actually gave me some useful info
D1 as well with LEDs. That's from POC printouts which were confirmed as recently as today. Still not on the tracking spreadsheet, which I'm told is because my April 28 estimated build date on the POC is too far out. Should show up there within a week.
I have the LED tail lights from the cross-traffic and blind spot monitoring...JB as of today.
I have both LED group which is headlights and the Safety group which is rear as well. I hope mine is there within a week as well.
You don't need them on Black Bear. I've done it four times on 32s. Black Bear is not the most technically difficult of the trails you mention. It's the most hair raising because the consequences of leaving the trail are the most extreme. However, the Mineral Point section of the Alpine Loop has rock crawling sections more difficult than anything on Black Bear. I did it the first time with another wheeler I met on the trail and we walked each other through the toughest section. The attached picture doesn't do it justice. Note that this portion of the loop can be avoided and you may want to look at the alternative route if you consider yourself a novice.
I went to D1 yesterday with LED group.
Well that’s a relief. I’ve done mineral creek a few times in my stock JKU. Some rubbing and a bent running board but that’s was all. Never done black bear but want to sometime. Heard a few horror stories.You don't need them on Black Bear. I've done it four times on 32s. Black Bear is not the most technically difficult of the trails you mention. It's the most hair raising because the consequences of leaving the trail are the most extreme. However, the Mineral Point section of the Alpine Loop has rock crawling sections more difficult than anything on Black Bear. I did it the first time with another wheeler I met on the trail and we walked each other through the toughest section. The attached picture doesn't do it justice. Note that this portion of the loop can be avoided and you may want to look at the alternative route if you consider yourself a novice.
With your new 2dr, you'll find you have a significant advantage over Unlimiteds on Black Bear. That trail is arduous because of steep downhill grades combined with extremely tight turns and moderate rock crawling. Your shorter wheel base will give you greater latitude in navigating its tight alignment along with less risk of grinding or getting high centred. Stock Unlimiteds generally have no trouble on this trail meaning that your 2dr should make it an even less stressful experience.
My take is that there is an element of delay associated with LED lights, but not an absolute hold on production like PSTs. My original Jan 8 order did not have LED lights and went to D1 on February 13 when FCA made an abortive attempt to start up 2dr production that month. My build appeared to be slotted for the first week of production. With the new April startup, it looks like my build will be in the third week of production. That's after I amended my order to include LEDs.
Actually the statics showing jeeps quality issues have a ton of statistical facts behind it. A one up horror story in a forum is just that, as is the heart warming story about the no problem unit.
